Jack Palatella

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Setting client expectations for schedule delays

Big50 professionals answer a question about managing client expectations on project delays. More

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Cost Controls

The answer to this question for me is twofold: material volatility and labor/subcontractor volatility. When the price of lumber, drywall, concrete, or any other building product is fluctuating, I reduce the amount of time the contract is good for to limit my exposure and also include a material-escalation clause to protect me against major price changes and shortages caused by factors beyond my control ó such as a hurricane or the like. More

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Skid Steer: FilterVent: DustDoor

Lonnie Cox of Brothers Strong was looking for a way to ventilate upper-story additions along existing roof lines. More

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Commercial Remodeling

About 86% of respondents remodel commercial projects, with the top three projects being offices, retail, and health care locations. What is the biggest difference between the commercial and residential work that your company performs? More

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