If we’re being honest with ourselves, rework happens on 99.99999999% of construction jobs, whether it’s due to poor craftsmanship, field changes, or errors of omission. It’s fairly easy to determine what rework costs a contractor with regards to labor and material, but determining the true total cost is a whole different beast
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Communication of accurate and timely information is one of the main keys to a successful construction project, because there are so many different parties involved and affected on each project. Think about all of the contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, owner’s representatives, building operators, and vendors that are involved in one project and it’s easy to understand how a lack of communication can waste a lot of time and a lot of money. The main forms of communication used on construction projects are the specifications, drawings, and schedule, and if any of those aren’t accurate, disasters can arise.
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