You can download a PDF version of my ProcureCon presentation here.
ProcureCon Facilities – Facilities’ Secret Weapon: How To Manage Your Construction Supply Chain And Benefit From Self-Performing Contractors
Inspiration – Negotiations – Fill Your Jar with Water. Why you Need a BATNA.
I basically told him that he could do anything he wanted and I would just accept it, and with few other houses on the market, I might have to do just that.
Best Practices – Procurement Policies – The Why, What, When, and How of Deploying a Procurement Policy on your Construction Projects.
These policies are most effective when you are using a Cost Plus Open Book contract.
IBM – Infographics – Choosing the Best Exterior Signage Supplier for Your Business
This infographic shares the various supplier profiles available and assesses the pros and cons of each.
ProcureCon Facilities 2019 – Another Great Conference from WBR.
Hundreds of the top Procurement Professionals in Facilities gathered to share industry best practices.
Commentary – Modular Construction – How the Industry Continues to Mix Delivery Models with Means and Methods and How it will Never Advance Because of It.
Design for Manufacturing and Assembly is a delivery model that could, "change the industry...to build better quality housing on time and at speed."
Best Practices – Owner-Builder – Should an Owner try to Save Money By Acting as his Own General Contractor
Failing to perform any of these duties...could elevate your risks, delay your project, and increase your costs.
Best Practices – Uncommon Guidance – How to Stand Out from Your Peers and Win More Contracts.
The very best companies...are the ones with a focus on innovation.
Industry Watch – Payment Retention – How the Construction Industry is Acting to Reduce the Impact of Contractor Insolvency
Since the fall of Carillion, the construction industry has been actively seeking a change.
Industry Watch – New Building Codes – How The Newest Energy Code Will Make Your House More Efficient and Violate Your Civic Rights at the Same Time.
California is the first locality to adopt the code, but the creators of the code hope to make it a global standard.
Happy New Year 2019
If you have read any of the books on either of my lists, I would love to hear what you thought.
Christmas 2019 – Best Practices – Sell Me This Pen! My Favorite Video Demonstrating Key Concepts for Effective Negotiations.
As you start to think about your goals for the New Year, I hope this video inspires you.