Podcasts about change order

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONSCB2025-028: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement for Professional Services with SU Institute of Health and Education, Evaluation, Assessment and Research, LLC CB2025-029: An Ordinance Amending the Annual Budget for Various Funds CB2025-030: An Ordinance Amending the Salary Schedules and Position Control Report of the City of Champaign for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025  CB2025-031: An Ordinance Amending Sections 12.5-46 and 25.5-11 of the Champaign Municipal Code 1985 CB2025-032: A Resolution Rejecting All Proposals for On-Site Harassment Prevention Training CB2025-033: A Resolution Approving a Change Order to an Agreement for Testing Services CB2025-034: A Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with Elrod Friedman LLP for Legal Professional Services CB2025-035: An Ordinance Amending the Annual Budget for General Fund CB2025-036: A Resolution Approving and Authorizing Publication of the Official Zoning Map CB2025-037: An Ordinance Amending Various Sections of Chapters 19, 26, 31 and 37 of the Champaign Municipal Code, 1985, as Amended CB2025-038: A Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Desman, Inc. for a Comprehensive Parking Study and Management Plan CB2025-039: A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Road Salt CB2025-040: A Resolution Accepting a Proposal for Garbage Truck Rental for the Yard Waste Collection Program CB2025-041: A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Four Vehicles Utilizing the Illinois State Joint Purchasing Program and Declaring Four Vehicles as Surplus Property CB2025-042: A Resolution Accepting a Bid and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement for the 2025 Concrete Street Improvements Project CB2025-043: A Resolution for Improvement of Streets by Municipalities Under the Illinois Highway Code CB2025-044: A Resolution Approving the Purchase of Network Storage Equipment, Disaster Recovery and Backup Services, and Implementation Services CB2025-045: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Agreements for Property, Liability, Casualty, and Workers' Compensation Insurance 

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS CB2024-181: A Resolution Appointing Jason Dodds to the Code Review & Appeals Board in the City of Champaign  CB2024-182: A Resolution Appointing Benjamin Bloomer to the Human Relations Commission in the City of Champaign CB2024-183: A Resolution Approving the Preliminary/Final Plat of Interstate Research Subdivision No. 2 CB2024-184: A Resolution Approving the Preliminary/Final Plat of Gail Market Subdivision CB2024-185: An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Champaign to Rezone 605 North First Street from the CB1, Central Business Urban Fringe Zoning District to the CB3, Central Business Campustown Zoning District  CB2024-186: An Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow for Transitional Housing in the CN, Commercial Neighborhood Zoning District CB2024-187: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Change Order with Heartland Parking, Inc. for Management Services for the Hill Street Parking Deck CB2024-188: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Subrecipient Agreements with Various Agencies

This week on a Lively Experiment, a change order more than doubles the cost of the Washington Bridge replacement. Plus, a look at local political races. And is using AI in school cheating? Moderator Jim Hummel is joined by Republican Strategist Lisa Pelosi, Providence Journal State House reporter Patrick Anderson, and Boston Glober Reporter and Rhode Island Weekly contributor Steph Machado.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS CB2024-149: A Resolution Approving a Grant Agreement with the Federal Emergency Management Agency for Training CB2024-150: An Ordinance Amending the Annual Budget for General Fund  CB2024-151: A Resolution Establishing a Council Policy Regarding Lot Disposition of Surplus Property No Longer Necessary for a City Use and Codifying Such Policy CB2024-152: A Resolution Supporting the Grant Application for the Federal Railroad Administration's Railroad Crossing Elimination Program for the Bradley Avenue Railroad Crossing Alternatives Analysis CB2024-153: A Resolution Expressing the City's Intent to Pursue the Creation and Approval of a Tax Increment Redevelopment Project Area and to Provide Assistance for the Redevelopment of the Former CS Johnson Site CB2024-154: An Ordinance Approving a Preliminary Final Planned Development CB2024-155: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Change Order with Global Rental Co., Inc. for the Upfitting of One Mid-Size Aerial Lift Truck

September 10, 2024 Reidsville City Council MeetingAGENDA1. Call to Order.2. Invocation by the Reverend Marcus Fairley, Pastor of Zion Baptist Church, 807 Piedmont Street, Reidsville.3. Pledge of Allegiance.4. Approval of Consent Agenda.(A) Approval of August 13, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes.(B) Approval of Nomination for 2024 Main Street Champion.(C) Approval of Reimbursement to Elm Grove Baptist Church for Its Mailbox Replacement Due to Construction of the City's Redundant Water Line Project.- End of Consent Agenda –5. Projects:(A) Consideration of Industrial Reserve and Cost Sharing with Rockingham County and Corresponding Budget Ordinance Amendment. (Enclosure #1) - Montana Brown, Marketing & Economic Development Director(B) Consideration of Change Order for Wastewater Treatment Plant's Headworks Project and Corresponding Capital Project Ordinance Amendment. (Enclosure #2) - Josh Beck, Public Works Director(C) Consideration of Resolution Requesting Statewide Contingency Funds for Improved Lighting at US-29 and Barnes Street Interchange. (Enclosure #3) - Josh Beck, Public Works Director(D) Consideration of Water Treatment Plant Whole Plant Generator Project, including (Enclosure #4):A. Consideration of Resolution Accepting A State Reserve Loan. - Chris Phillips, Assistant City Manager of Administration/Finance DirectorB. Consideration of Resolution Accepting the ARPA Grant Funding. - Chris Phillips, Assistant City Manager of Administration/Finance DirectorC. Consideration of Capital Project Ordinance Amendment. - Chris Phillips, Assistant City Manager of Administration/Finance DirectorD. Consideration of Construction Bids and Tentative Award. - Josh Beck, Public Works Director6. Personnel-Related:(A) Consideration of RFQs for On Call Engineering Services. (Enclosure #5) - Josh Beck, Public Works Director7. Public Comments.8. Boards & Commission Appointments:(A) September Appointments. (Enclosure #6)9. City Manager's Report:(A) Month of September. (Enclosure #7)10. Council Members' Reports.11. Announcement of Board & Commission Appointments.12. Miscellaneous:(A) For Information Only.13. Adjourn.###

Find More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/elite-business-advice PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/ One of the best ways to wreck your cashflow is to not have a great system in place to manage change orders and time and material tickets. Between dragging out the process, losing documentation, and even disorganization leading to a loss of revenue, it can be a real detriment to your business. On today's episode, we interview Cameron Page, CEO of Clearstory. Cameron came from the commercial construction world and after almost a decade of frustration with the process of change order processes, ventured out to solve the problem for the industry. Looking for more information on Clearstory? Visit www.clearstory.build to schedule a demo of their platform! For more details on the Elite Business Retreat mentioned in the intro, visit www.elitebusinessadvisors.com/retreat!

One of the best ways to wreck your cashflow is to not have a great system in place to manage change orders and time and material tickets. Between dragging out the process, losing documentation, and even disorganization leading to a loss of revenue, it can be a real detriment to your business. On today's episode, we interview Cameron Page, CEO of Clearstory. Cameron came from the commercial construction world and after almost a decade of frustration with the process of change order processes, ventured out to solve the problem for the industry.Looking for more information on Clearstory? Visit www.clearstory.build to schedule a demo of their platform!For more details on the Elite Business Retreat mentioned in the intro, visit www.elitebusinessadvisors.com/retreat!

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS CB2024-065: A Resolution Approving the Appointment of Darrin Smith to the Citizen Review Subcommittee of the Human Relations Commission in the City of Champaign CB2024-066: A Resolution Approving the Appointment and Reappointment of Maxine Burney to the Neighborhood Services Advisory Board in the City of Champaign  CB2024-067: An Ordinance Amending Sections 5-12, 5-30, and 5-32 of the Champaign Municipal Code, 1985, and Amending Chapter 5, Article III of the Champaign Municipal Code by the Addition of Section 5-27.3 Entitled Class SL Seasonal License CB2024-068: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Chapman and Cutler, LLP for Bond Counsel Services CB2024-069A Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Neighborhood Programs Manual  CB2024-070: An Ordinance Amending Articles II and III of Chapter 37 of the Champaign Municipal Code, 1985, as Amended CB2024-071: A Resolution Approving the First Amendment to the Agreement for Services with 40North Champaign County Arts Council CB2024-072: A Resolution Approving a Change Order to an Agreement for Purchase of Temporary Employment Services STUDY SESSIONS Downtown Pilot Project Logo and Branding Campaign Budget Memo 2024/25 Proposed Budget Overview Fiscal Year 2024/25 and Budget Memo 2024/25 Recommended Budget Requests

I'm thrilled to share my conversation with California State Controller Malia Cohen recorded Live at Manny's in San Francisco on February 22, 2024 With excellent moderation by Precious Green, we explore the art and science behind effective advocacy and the role we all can - and must - play in defending democracy and uplifting our communities. 01:01 Diving Into the Book: The Power of Legislative Advocacy 02:06 The Journey of a Lobbyist Turned Author 04:37 Understanding the Role of California's State Controller 10:55 The Art of Making Change: Clarity, Advocacy, and Strategy 26:44 Coalition Building: The Key to Legislative Success 31:31 Navigating California's Political Landscape 34:49 The Controller's Role in Policy and Change

March 4, 2024 Rockingham County Commissioners MeetingAGENDA1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN HALL2. INVOCATION3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE4. APPROVAL OF MARCH 4, 2024 AGENDA5 CONSENT AGENDA (Consent items as follows will be adopted with a single motion, second and vote, unless a request for removal from the Consent Agenda is heard from a Commissioner)A) Pat Galloway, Finance Director1. Approval- Appropriate $500,000 grant awarded through NC Session Law 2023134 to Stokesdale Fire Department ($250,000) and Draper Fire Department ($250,000). The grant was awarded to Rockingham County as the pass-through agency to the Fire Departments.Stokesdale Fire Department plans to apply their grant funds toward the construction of a satellite station. Draper Fire Department plans to apply their grant funds toward an expansion of the existing Fire Station.2. Approval - Sub-recipient Agreements with Draper Volunteer Fire Department and Stokesdale Fire District, Inc. that are required for grants awarded to the fire departments through the NC Current Operations Appropriations Acl, Session Law 2023-134. The County is the recipient of the grants and must pass the grants along to the departments with the requirements addressed in these agreements.Authorize the County Manager to sign these agreements and to approve any future Sub-recipient Agreements.3. Approval- Amend the FY 23-24 Sheriff Department budget $41,889 for software subscriptions that meet the criteria of a recently implemented governmental accounting standard requiring certain software subscriptions to be capitalized as a Right to Use intangible asset and the corresponding liability to be reported.Sur-Tee Casper GPS Tracking System - $15,173Leads Online Cellhawk $26,716The FY 23-24 annual subscription payments are included in the current budget.4. Approval - Audit Contract with Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams & Co. P.A. for the required independent financial audit of Rockingham County and Rockingham County Tourism Development Authority (TDA), a discretely presented component unit of Rockingham County, for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024.Contract amounts are: $51,750 for the County audit, an increase of $1 ,250 over FY 23$2,750 for the TDA audit, an increase of$125 over FY 23B) Todd Hurst, Tax AdministratorApproval- Refunds for February 7,2024 thru February 20, 2024C) Rodney Stewart, RCEMS Operations SupervisorApproval- Accounting reports of billing and collections activity for January 2024 and approval of accounts uncollected that are to be written off. Lists of accounts are maintained and available for inspection in the EMS office.D) Susan O. Washburn, Clerk to the BoardApproval - Regular meeting minutes for February 19,2024.E) Cathy Murray, Program Manager and Felissa Ferrell, Director Rockingham DHHSApproval - Proclamation Declaring March as Social Worker MonthF) Leigh Cockram, Director of Rockingham County Center for EconomicDevelopment, Small Business & Tourism1. Approval - Resolution approving to submit a formal application with the North Carolina Department of Commerce's Rural Division Building Reuse grant program to benefit "Project Red Drum" and investment of local incentive monies in the amount of 5% or $25,000 for the grant amount of $500,000 toward the proposed renovations as committed to in the application.2. Approval - Resolution approving to submit a formal application with the North Carolina Department of Commerce's Rural Division Building Reuse grant program to benefit "Project DL" and investment of local incentive monies in the amount of5% or $25,000 for the grant amount of $500,000 toward the proposed renovations as committed to in the application.G) Melissa Joyce, Fire MarshalApproval - Appointments for Fire Commissioner:Stoneville Volunteer Fire Department - Steve Holcomb to replace the late RoyHolcombDraper Volunteer Fire Department - Jonathan Porter to replace the late JohnnyPorterH) Stephanie Kingston, Director of Human ResourcesApproval - Per evaluation, increase Clerk to the Board salary 5%; increase County Manager salary 6.5% and County Attorney 6%.I) Ronnie Tate, Director of Engineering and Public Utilities1. Approval- Change Order for the US 220 Force Main Project. Due to the amount of underground utilities, a bore is needed at Tucker Road/US 220 to bypass existing gas, fiber lines, County water lines and force main. The Change Order is for $63,000 and will come out of the project Contingency Fund.2. Approval- Replacement of the Governmental Center and Veterans and Family Services Chiller units. Both units are in the Capital Replacement Plan and CIP Plan and scheduled for replacement. American Industrial was low bidder with price of $420,500.00 for both chillers and a five (5) year extended warranty for parts and labor plus 10% contingency added to the total request ($42,050.00).Total project budget of $462,550.00.J) Clyde Albright, County AttorneyApproval - Accept offer to purchase the Horse Park Property from Rockingham County for 1.1 million dollars and authorize County Manager Lance Metzler to sign all related documents on behalf of the County. No upset bids were presented during the allotted time after the public hearing notice was published.6. PUBLIC COMMENT7. Wright Archer, III, and Mike Fox, NCDOTIntroduction of new Resident Engineer, Jeremy Delapp and any NCDOT Project updates.8. NEW BUSINESS9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS10. ADJOURN###

–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 281 - Red Flags in Bid Day v. Change Order Pricing – With Scott Jennings Join Scott Jennings, former construction company owner and current professional engineer, on today's episode of the Pipeline Podcast. Scott delves into the critical differences between bid day pricing and change order pricing, shedding light on the factors influencing each and offering insights into detecting red flags when working with contractors. Discover how to navigate the complexities of construction pricing and ensure fairness for both parties involved. I hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have. Please let us know your thoughts about the episode! Connect with Scott Jennings, host of The Pipeline Podcast:   Website:    https://sjcivil.com/ LinkedIn:    www.linkedin.com/in/scott-jennings-p-e-1435103 Email:           sj@sjcivil.com Subscribe to the Podcast: https://sjcivil.com/blog/ https://anchor.fm/sjccsitesurvey --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sjccsitesurvey/support

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS CB2024-012: A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of OpenGov's Electronic Procurement Software Suite  CB2024-013: A Resolution Authorizing Settlement  CB2024-014: A Resolution Approving a Change Order with Duce Construction Company for the Van Doren Sanitary Sewer Extension Project

Contractor Needs Permission of Insurer to be Protected by an Owner-Controlled Insurance Program Team Industrial Services, Inc. (Team) found it had incurred a $222 million judgment against it in a wrongful-death lawsuit arising out of a steam-turbine failure in June 2018 at a Westar Energy, Inc. (Westar) power plant. Team sought indemnity for the judgment from Westar, Zurich American Insurance Company (Zurich), and two other insurance companies, arguing that it was, or should have been, provided protection by Westar's Owner-Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP) through insurance policies issued by Zurich and the two other insurers. In Team Industrial Services, Inc. v. Zurich American Insurance Company, et al, No. 22-3275, USCA, Tenth Circuit (November 29, 2023) resolved the dispute acknowledging that Team's arguments were well reasoned and creative.BACKGROUNDIn 2013 Westar instituted its OCIP, through which contractors and subcontractors could obtain insurance protection for work performed at covered locations. Westar had discretion to decide which contractors would be eligible to enroll in the OCIP. Eligible contractors had to complete enrollment forms to be considered for participation. During the time relevant to this dispute, insurance was provided by a Zurich policy, whose premiums were paid by Westar. According to Zurich's policy, an enrolled contractor's "rights and duties under this policy may not be transferred without [Zurich's] written consent." (emphasis added)Westar never made Team eligible to enroll in the OCIP.  Team never submitted an enrollment application, and it was never enrolled. Team's parent company acquired Furmanite's parent company.Although Team and Furmanite became "sister companies," they were distinct legal entities and never merged. Team assumed Furmanite's workload at the power plant. Furmanite's insurance coverage under the Westar OCIP continued even though its service contract had been retired. Furmanite's coverage continued, even after it perhaps should have ended.Team argued to the District Court that it inherited Furmanite's coverage under the OCIP.The District Court ruled that Change Order No. 2 unambiguously retired Furmanite's MSA and left Team's MSA as the sole governing document. DISCUSSION Team ignored that the enrollment in Westar's OCIP was not automatic. Since Team never enrolled nor was it even invited to enroll in Westar's OCIP, nor did Zurich ever give written approval to a transfer of coverage from Furmanite to Team, coverage did not exist.The Change Order did not contain a mention of insurance coverage or the OCIP. There is no ambiguity in the language of the change order from Finally, Team raises a perfunctory claim of promissory estoppel.  Since there was no allegation that Westar knew about the reporting it could hardly have expected to induce Team's reliance. Nor was there any evidence of a promise by Zurich to provide insurance coverage to Team.The Tenth Circuit affirmed the judgment. ZALMA OPINION When Team's parent company acquired Furmanites parent company and took over the work originally done by Furmanite it assumed that it was covered under the OCIP but did nothing to confirm the fact, proving that breaking it up into its component part and will cost Team $222 million. Insurance, even a contract as complex as an OCIP, must be fulfilled and to gain the coverage Westar needed to allow them to apply, Team needed to file an application with Zurich and Zurich had to agree. None of those things happened and Team had no coverage. (c) 2023 Barry Zalma & ClaimSchool, Inc. Please tell your friends and colleagues about this blog and the videos --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barry-zalma/support

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS CB2023-191: A Resolution Approving a Grant Agreement with the State of Illinois, Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority and the City of ChampaignCB2023-192A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Agreements with Robert W. Baird & Co., and RSI Group, LLC for Financial Advisor Services CB2023-193: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System CB2023-194: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Change Order with Sutton Ford, Inc. for Squad Car Upfitting STUDY SESSION Automated License Plate Reader Update and Public Safety Technology Implementation

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS CB2023-173: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Change Order with All-Star Talent, Inc. for Marketing Consultant Services for Branding and Officer Recruitment CB2023-174: A Resolution Approving an Agreement for the Purpose of Professional Medical Consultant Services CB2023-175: A Resolution Accepting a Bid and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement for the Public Works Breakroom Renovation Project CB2023-176: A Resolution Approving a Contribution Agreement with Champaign County Environmental Stewards STUDY SESSION Financial Forecast &Property Tax Levy

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS CB2023-159-162: An Ordinance Amending the Annual Budget for Various Funds; An Ordinance Amending the Annual Budget for the Workers Compensation Fund; An Ordinance Amending the Salary Schedules and Position Control Report of the City of Champaign for the Fiscal Year 2023-2024; An Ordinance Amending the Rates of Compensation for Employees of the Champaign Public Library and the Annual Position Control Report for the Champaign Public Library for the Fiscal Year 2023/24 CB2023-163: A Resolution Relating to Participation by Elected Officials in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund and Recertifying Eligibility CB2023-164: A Resolution Approving a Change Order with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for the Purchase of City Court Case Management Software and Services for the Legal Department CB2023-165: An Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow a Mixed-Use Office and Multifamily Residential Building in the MFUNIV, Multifamily University Zoning District CB2023-166: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Lochmueller Group, Inc., to Provide Phase II Engineering Services for the Mattis Avenue CB2023-167: A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Two Wheel Loaders for the Public Works Department and Declaring One Backhoe and One Wheel Loader as Surplus Property CB2023-168: A Resolution Approving an Engineering Services Agreement with Lochmueller Group, Inc. for the Traffic Signal System Assessment CB2023-169-172: A Resolution Accepting a Bid and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement for the Garden Hills Drainage Improvements Phase 2 Project; A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Clark Dietz, Inc., to Provide Construction Engineering Services for the Garden Hills Drainage Improvements Phase 2 Project; A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental and License Agreement Between the City of Champaign and the Champaign Park District; A Resolution Expressing Official Intent Regarding Certain Expenditures to be Reimbursed from the Proceeds of an ObligationCB2023-138A Resolution Approving an Agreement with Door Specialty Co. of Champaign Through a Specialized Purchasing Process for the Purchase and Installation of an Overhead Garage Door for the Public Works Department 

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ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS CB2023-152: A Resolution Approving the Appointment of Yvonne Miller to the Neighborhood Services Advisory Board in the City of Champaign CB2023-153-155: A Resolution Approving a Redevelopment Incentive Program Grant Agreement - 65 East University Avenue, Building A; A Resolution Approving a Redevelopment Incentive Program Grant Agreement - 65 East University Avenue, Building B; A Resolution Approving a Redevelopment Incentive Program Grant Agreement - 65 East University Avenue, Building C CB2023-156/157: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Change Order with Neverman Floor Artisans, Inc. for Carpet and Vinyl Replacement Services; An Ordinance Amending the Annual Budget for the General Fund CB2023-158: A Resolution Accepting a Bid and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement for Janitorial Services for the City Building, 205 W. Park Avenue, Public Works Facility, Parking Services Building, and Fire Station No. 1 STUDY SESSION Community Gun Violence Reduction Blueprint Update

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS CB2023-127: A Resolution Approving the Appointment of Yolanda Thomas to the Citizen Review Subcommittee of the Human Relations Commission in the City of Champaign  CB2023-128: A Resolution Approving an Agreement for the Purchase of a Security Camera System for Three Downtown Parking Lots and the Hill Street Parking Deck with Installation and Implementation Services  CB2023-129: A Resolution Approving a Change Order with Clark Dietz, Inc. for the Public Works HVAC Project  CB2023-130: A Resolution Approving Four Agreements with Norfolk Southern Railway Company for Utility Occupancy Licenses on the Garden Hills Drainage Improvement Project CB2023-131/132: A Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Reifsteck Reid & Company Architects, an Illinois Corporation, for the City Building Elevator Replacement Design Project; A Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Reifsteck Reid & Company Architects, an Illinois Corporation, for the Police Station Elevator Replacement Design Project  CB2023-133/134: A Resolution Approving an Engineering Services Agreement with Farnsworth Group, Inc., for the 2024 Asphalt Streets Improvement Project; A Resolution for Improvement of Streets by Municipalities Under the Illinois Highway Code  CB2023-135/136: A Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Reifsteck Reid & Company Architects, an Illinois Corporation, for the Public Works Center Facility Study Project; A Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Reifsteck Reid & Company Architects, an Illinois Corporation, for the City Building Facility Study Project

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS CB2023-118: An Ordinance Amending Sections 17-2, 17- 3 and 17-101 of the Champaign Municipal Code, 1985  CB2023-119-120: A Resolution Approving a Grant Agreement with the Federal Emergency Management Agency for Personal Protective Equipment; An Ordinance Amending the Annual Budget for the General Fund CB2023-121: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Change Order with Municipal Emergency Services for Firefighter Protective Gear  CB2023-122: A Resolution Approving a Contract for Professional Services with Matrix Consultant Group, LTD. CB2023-123:A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase and Replacement of 42 In-Car Camera Systems, 130 Body Cameras, Digital Management System, and Accessories for a Five-Year Term, from Axon Enterprise, Inc.  CB2023-124-125: A Resolution Approving an Engineering Services Agreement with Clark Dietz, Inc. for the 2024 Concrete Street Improvements Project; A Resolution for Improvement of Streets by Municipalities Under the Illinois Highway Code  CB2023-126: A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of One Spray Injection Asphalt Patch Truck

Christopher Brement is the Founder and President of Bramante Homes, an employee-run custom builder that has been building quality, premium, and luxury homes since the 1980s. We discuss the secret source to building luxury homes, why people chose to customize their homes, and the cost of a fiduciary custom home builder.   Time Stamps [00:31] Christopher's entrepreneurial journey [02:30] What it's like working in the family business [04:30] Christopher's experience with management blueprints [09:27] Building a production home vs custom home [14:08] The secret source to building a custom home [17:22] Why people build custom homes [18:44] Special lifestyles that require special homes [22:04] Customizing a client's unique wants [23:24] Clients with no-budget constraints  [24:58] Change Order when building custom homes [26:11] The cost of a fiduciary custom home builder [28:30] Parting thoughts   Links and Resources Steve and Greg Cleary's Book: Pinnacle: Five Principles that Take Your Business to the Top of the Mountain Work with Steve - Stevepreda.com Christopher's LinkedIn Bramantehomes.com Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS CB2023-059: A Resolution Appointing a Council Member as Deputy Mayor CB2023-060-064: A Resolution Reappointing Matthew Gladney to the 40 North | 88 West Board of Directors in the City of Champaign, A Resolution Reappointing Deborah Frank Feinen to the Champaign County Regional Planning Commission in the City of Champaign, A Resolution Appointing Alicia Beck to the Champaign County Regional Planning Commission in the City of Champaign, A Resolution Appointing Danny Iniguez to the Champaign County Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors in the City of Champaign, A Resolution Appointing Davion Williams to the Champaign Center Partnership Board of Directors in the City of Champaign CB2023-065: An Ordinance Amending Sections 24-16, 24-17, 24-18, 24-19, 24-20, 24-22, and 24-28 of the Champaign Municipal Code, 1985, as Amended  CB2023-066/67: A Resolution Approving a Grant Agreement with the State of Illinois, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Development and the City of Champaign, An Ordinance Amending the Annual Budget for Various Funds  CB2023-068: A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of City Court Case Management Software and Services for the Legal Department  CB2023-069: A Resolution Accepting a Bid for the Van Doren Sanitary Sewer Extension Project  CB2023-070: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Change Order with Heartland Parking, Inc. for Management Services for the Hill Street Parking Deck  CB2023-071: A Resolution Approving an Engineering Services Agreement with Clark Dietz, Inc. for the Neil Street Plaza  CB2023-072: A Resolution Accepting a Bid for the 2023 Sewer Rehabilitation Project  CB2023-073: A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of One Sidewalk Snow Plowing Tractor for the Public Works Department  CB2023-074: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement for the Police Station Chiller Replacement Project CB2023-075A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Change Order with Champaign Signal and Lighting for the Traffic and Lighting Maintenance and Repair Agreement  STUDY SESSION AGENDA Proposed Capital Improvement Plan, Sanitary Sewer Fee Rate Increase

(00:01:03) Approval of Minutes:March 2, 2023(00:01:45) Approval of Agenda(00:04:07) Reports of Officials and Committees:Mayor's ReportAssembly Committee ReportsTreasurer's ReportManager's ReportCommunications to the Assembly:CorrespondenceHear Citizens PresentOrdinances, Resolutions, & Proclamations:(00:26:25) Public Hearing, Second Reading, and Adoption of Ordinance 23-08 Amending SMC 12.01.070 Port Fund(00:28:50) Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 23-09 Amending the FY22 Budget(00:31:49) Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 23-10 Amending SMC to Allow Busking in Certain Locations(00:35:59) Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 23-14R Amending Port of Skagway Tariff No. 3(00:44:28) Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 23-15R Amending the Assembly Rules of Procedure to Provide for Written Public CommentsNew Business:(01:47:50) Approval of Assembly Assignments: Finance Committee(01:49:34) Confirmation of Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Committees(01:50:35) Consideration of Liquor License Renewal ApplicationsSkagway Brewing Company, Inc. License #5739 & 5560(01:51:40) Approval of Rockslide Instrumentation and Monitoring Plan Development Proposal(01:53:37) Approval of Rockslide Spotters and Slope Instrumentation Monitoring Proposal(02:08:28) Approval of Pile Driving Testing Program Proposal(02:10:41) Approval of Submarine Power Cable Locate Survey Estimate(02:12:57) Approval of Ore Redevelopment Project Design Review Proposal(02:15:12) Approval of Ore Redevelopment Project Upland Environmental ProposalApproval of Change Order re: Ore Dock Redevelopment Project Environmental, Construction ManagementPile Weld Inspections and Construction Management Proposal(02:20:35) Approval of Ore Dock Transformers Quote(02:22:47) Approval of Ore Redevelopment Project Piling Quote(02:29:34) Approval of Initiating the Use of Title III Forest Receipt Funds on Law Enforcement Patrol Equipment(02:31:30) Mayor and Assembly Discussion Items:Meeting Packet

The Contracting Handbook podcast is all about the builders and skilled tradesmen and tradeswomen in the construction industry from all over the world and has recently reached the Top 2% of all podcasts globally. Here you'll meet the tradespeople who took a leap of faith from working their craft to running the own construction company. You'll meet people who left lucrative careers to enter the trades. For newcomers to running a construction business, there is a ton of advice on “how to” run your contracting company. For established contractors, you get to meet other industry leaders and get behind the scenes of their business and stay up to date with industry change. Mike Knoche, your host, keeps the conversation interesting. He's been operating his contracting business for over 15 years in the oddly wonderful, Fairbanks, Alaska. Mike's philosophy is “we are all experts in how we build where we live, but the business basics and business management are universal”. Join us for this global conversation on operating a construction company, mental health, cool projects, and construction industry progress. Please leave us a review on Apple  Podcasts if you have an iPhone or on Podchaser if you are an Android to help spread the word about this 100% Independently Recorded and Produced Construction Podcast! Rate us on Spotify! Host: Mike KnocheWebsite: The Contracting HandbookInstagram: @thecontractinghandbookVenmo: Mike-Knoche-1info@thecontractinghandbook.com Guest: Allyson AndersonWebsite: Integro BuildersInstagram: @integro builders Music Credits: "Tell Nobody (The Contracting Handbook theme)" original by Tiny Pancake BreakfastDrew Frick- lead guitarScott Crass- bassBrady Anderson- drumsMike Knoche- rhythm guitar and vocals

In this episode, we're going over event verbiage/event terms - from ROS and BEOs to - there is so much jargon with every industry so let's dive into some of the common terms, acronyms, and phrases we come across in the event world. —— SHOW NOTES: Submit Your Questions for the Mailbag & 100th Episode Submission Form: https://forms.gle/WycG4uzoTgd75jwZ8 Terms/Verbiage We Discuss: A/V, Attrition rate, BEO, Break down/load out/strike, Confidence Monitor/DSM, CC, CMP, Change Order, DDR, DMO/DMC, Fam Trip, Gamification, Green Room, Honorarium, Hybrid, In the Round, Livestream, MC/emcee/Master of Ceremonies, MICE, MPI, OBS, PIP, RFP, ROS, ROI, RTMP, Radio etiquette, Script, Showflow, Speaker Timer, TRT, VPN, VOG, ++ Additional Terms: https://spotme.com/blog/event-planning-terms-glossary/ Episode 6 - How to Handle RFPs with Vanessa Loney: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4aQGvI3bM9uefwtd8rsaKE?si=-pWDyGe3TG6Uq1Npq1coWg  Connect with Mary: Website: https://epevents.org/ Instagram: @epeventsllc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryrosedavidson/  Connect with Logan:  Websinte: https://www.loganstrategygroup.com/ Instagram: @loganstrategygroup_events LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loganclements/ —— SUPPORT THE PODCAST: Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review! Leave us a rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04ivq77TMgF5HhJHJOMe1V Leave us a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-events/id1561944117 —— FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary)

Failing to document and communicate the cost of changes to your jobs could be costing you hours of time and thousands of dollars. This week, we're walking through the strategies you should have in place in order to avoid scope creep and change order failures. Topics we cover in this episode include:What change orders and scope creep are and how they happenBest practices to manage change orders and scope creepThe importance of establishing clear communication channels from the start of a jobHow technology can help you manage scope creep and change ordersHow to document changes on your jobsLINKSVisit the episode page at https://contractorsuccessforum.com/changeorders for more details and a transcript of the show.Find all episodes and related links at ContractorSuccessForum.com.Join the conversation on our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/contractor-success-forumFIND US ONLINERob Williams, Profit Strategist | IronGateESS.comWade Carpenter, CPA, CGMA | CarpenterCPAs.comStephen Brown, Bonding Expert | McWins.com

Failing to document and communicate the cost of changes to your jobs could be costing you hours of time and thousands of dollars. This week, we're walking through the strategies you should have in place in order to avoid scope creep and change order failures. Topics we cover in this episode include:What change orders and scope creep are and how they happenBest practices to manage change orders and scope creepThe importance of establishing clear communication channels from the start of a jobHow technology can help you manage scope creep and change ordersHow to document changes on your jobsLINKSVisit the episode page at https://contractorsuccessforum.com/changeorders for more details and a transcript of the show.Find all episodes and related links at ContractorSuccessForum.com.Join the conversation on our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/contractor-success-forumFind all episodes and related links at ContractorSuccessForum.com.Join the conversation on our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/CarpenterCPAs FIND US ONLINEWade Carpenter, CPA, CGMA | CarpenterCPAs.comStephen Brown, Bonding Expert | SuretyAnswers.com

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In this week's episode of the Red Card segment, Sasha dives into design-build in the world of construction.  From design-build best practices, tips on how to control your design budget, whether to have one, and how to go about it and get exactly what you want.  Sasha also tackles those worse case scenarios, what the difference is between an addendum vs a change order, and even what to do with those “unknown fees”.  This is just what you need for your holiday listening while you're shopping. Check it out!

Ordinances, Resolutions, & Proclamations:Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 22-33R Providing for an Early Access and Transition Agreement Between the Municipality and Pacific and Arctic Railway & Navigation Co. (PARN/WPYR)Unfinished Business:Approval of Rockslide Monitoring Equipment and Software Purchase QuoteNew Business:Approval of Change Order for Cruise Float UHMW Fender Wear PanelsPort of Skagway 2023-2024 UpdateApproval of Assembly Assignments: Boards, Commissions, Committees & LiaisonsConfirmation of Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and CommitteesConfirmation of Appointments to the Dahl Memorial Clinic Board of DirectorsMeeting Packet

Simulate your Construction & Evaluation exam day experience with a mock case study! Whether you're studying for CE or just need some extra guidance with case studies, you won't want to miss this episode of ARE Live. Case studies on the ARE represent real-world architectural projects that require you to synthesize multiple pieces of information. These exam questions can take some practice, so we've developed an original 6-question Mock Exam from a set of construction administration documents. In this study session, Coach Garric Baker gives in-depth explanations for these never-before-seen Practice Exam questions. He'll show you how to navigate case studies on the ARE, provide some valuable test-taking strategies, and cover how to put together a Change Order. You can find the Mock Exam link in our ARE Community: https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/are-live-construction-evaluation-case-study/4488/16 If your ARE test prep is benefiting from learning with a licensed architect in real-time, we encourage you to try our Virtual Workshops, available with our Expert Membership: https://go.blackspectacles.com/pricing/individual

Top headlines for July 22, 2022: Worthington City Council talks $162,000 change order for Aquatic Center and GreatLIFE request, plus Fire Department Dispatch; District 518 considers pond project, school hires and resignations, EO Olson Trust, Memorial Auditorium has a new season, more. The Globe Minute is a product of Forum Communications, brought to you by reporters at The Globe. For more news from throughout the day, check out dglobe.com.

Bummer. Sometimes plans change and you need more time. Today (July 21st 2022) is the 4th anniversary of TBJ show host (Alex Mintling) being involved in a recreational logging accident. Alex issued podcast episode, #154 "Save The Date", where he promised that today he would share the 911 call made on his behalf. He also promised the audio from the first responders credited with saving his life. This obviously didn't happen. Listen in as Alex tries to squirm his way out of this one by issuing his very first (TBJ) change order request.  Will the listing audience accept or deny the request . . . you can decide. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 or The New Number! 988 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/   Colorado Crisis Services & Peer Support 1-844-493-8255 https://coloradocrisisservices.org/   Hope Center Eagle River Valley 970-306-4673 https://www.yourhopecenter.org/  SpeakUp-ReachOut https://www.speakupreachout.org/ 970-632-3858   www.TheBuildersJourney.com Alex K. Mintling 970-390-9755 Plumb Kendall Solutions Alex@PlumbKendall.com www.RemodelVail.com Music Provided by our proud sponsor: Plumb Kendall Solutions www.RemodelVail.com Music Sourced from www.Pond5.com              

Direct Link to the Meeting PacketOrdinances, Resolutions, & ProclamationsIntroduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 22-01 Amending SMC Section 19.06 Use Districts, Zoning Map, and Zoning Classifications to Increase Maximum Lot Coverage RequirementsIntroduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 22-02 Amending SMC Section 19.06 Use Districts, Zoning Map, and Zoning Classifications to Remove the Maximum Square Footage Requirement for Accessory HousingIntroduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 22-03 Authorizing the Sale of the E.A. Jenny Rasmuson Community Health CenterPublic Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 22-08R Amending Resolution No. 21-17R to Authorize the Manager to Enter into Port Agreements with Passenger Cruise Ship CompaniesPublic Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 22-09R: Approving Certain Unincorporated Communities and Their Respective Native Village Council and/or Incorporated Nonprofit Entity for Participation in the FY23 Community Assistance ProgramPublic Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 22-10R Amending Resolution No. 21-29R,Updating the Plan to Temporarily Provide Annual Permits Allowing for the Habitation of Recreational VehiclesNew BusinessAward of Contract for Municipal Facilities Janitorial ServicesApproval of Clinic Grant Agreement for COVID Healthy and Equitable CommunitiesApproval of Change Order for State Street Project Import FillApproval of Groundwater Investigation Lots 11 & 12 – T&M Budget ProposalApproval of Skagway Household Waste 2022 Planning, Mobilization and Event ProposalApproval of Skagway Harbor Master Office and Public Restroom and Shower Building ProposalExecutive SessionPursuant to AS 44.62.310(c)(1), Matters, the Immediate Knowledge of Which Would Clearly Have an Adverse Effect Upon the Finances of the Public Entity: Discussion with the Borough Attorney Regarding Port Development Strategy, Leasing, and Berthing

Direct Link to the Meeting PacketOrdinances, Resolutions, & ProclamationsIntroduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 22-01 Amending SMC Section 19.06 Use Districts, Zoning Map, and Zoning Classifications to Increase Maximum Lot Coverage RequirementsIntroduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 22-02 Amending SMC Section 19.06 Use Districts, Zoning Map, and Zoning Classifications to Remove the Maximum Square Footage Requirement for Accessory HousingIntroduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 22-03 Authorizing the Sale of the E.A. Jenny Rasmuson Community Health CenterPublic Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 22-08R Amending Resolution No. 21-17R to Authorize the Manager to Enter into Port Agreements with Passenger Cruise Ship CompaniesPublic Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 22-09R: Approving Certain Unincorporated Communities and Their Respective Native Village Council and/or Incorporated Nonprofit Entity for Participation in the FY23 Community Assistance ProgramPublic Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 22-10R Amending Resolution No. 21-29R,Updating the Plan to Temporarily Provide Annual Permits Allowing for the Habitation of Recreational VehiclesNew BusinessAward of Contract for Municipal Facilities Janitorial ServicesApproval of Clinic Grant Agreement for COVID Healthy and Equitable CommunitiesApproval of Change Order for State Street Project Import FillApproval of Groundwater Investigation Lots 11 & 12 – T&M Budget ProposalApproval of Skagway Household Waste 2022 Planning, Mobilization and Event ProposalApproval of Skagway Harbor Master Office and Public Restroom and Shower Building ProposalExecutive SessionPursuant to AS 44.62.310(c)(1), Matters, the Immediate Knowledge of Which Would Clearly Have an Adverse Effect Upon the Finances of the Public Entity: Discussion with the Borough Attorney Regarding Port Development Strategy, Leasing, and Berthing

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS CB2022-031 A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Continue Administration of a COVID-19 Employee Leave Policy CB2022-032 A Resolution Approving an Agreement for Third Party Claims Administration Services CB2022-033 A Resolution Approving Agreements for the Purchase of Property, Liability, Casualty, and Workers' Compensation Insurance and for Brokerage Services CB2022-034 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat of the Hub Vertical Subdivision CB2022-035/36/37 An Ordinance Annexing Territory Pursuant to Petition, A Resolution Approving the Preliminary Plat of Regency Meadows, A Resolution Approving the Preliminary Plat of Regency Meadows Subdivision Subdivision CB2022-038 A Resolution Approving and Authorizing Publication of the Official Zoning Map CB2022-039 A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Road Salt CB2022-040/41 An Ordinance Authorizing a Loan Agreement, A Resolution Approving a Change Order with Clark Dietz, Inc. for the South Downtown Sanitary Sewer Project CB2022-042/043 A Resolution Accepting a Bid for the 2022 Bituminous Overlay Project, A Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Farnsworth Group, Inc., to Provide Construction Engineering Services for the 2022 Bituminous Overlay Project CB2022-044/45/46 A Resolution Approving the Appointment of John Hauge to the Neighborhood Services Advisory Board in the City of Champaign, A Resolution Approving the Appointment of Kathy Shannon to the Plan Commission in the City of Champaign, A Resolution Approving the Reappointment of Kathy Shannon to the Plan Commission in the City of Champaign STUDY SESSIONS FY 2022/23 Annual Action Plan and 2022 Private Activity Bond Allocation

CITY OF CHAMPAIGN TOWNSHIP CITY COUNCIL MEETING ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS CB2022-024 A Resolution Approving an Agreement for Professional Services with SU Institute of Health and Education, Evaluation, Assessment and Research, LLC CB2022-025 A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Subrecipient Agreements with Various Entities CB2022-026 An Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the City of Champaign, Illinois and the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Labor Council CB2022-027 A Resolution Declaring City-Owned Real Property at 43, 45 and 47 E. Main as Surplus Property and Approving a Method of Disposition CB2022-028-030 A Resolution Approving a Change Order with Feutz Contractors for the Boneyard Creek North Branch Improvements Phase D; A Resolution Approving a Change Order with Farnsworth Group Inc. for the Boneyard Creek North Branch Improvements Phase D; A Resolution Approving a Change Order with Farnsworth Group Inc. for the Boneyard Creek North Branch Improvements Phase B/C

In our season 1 finale, Ayo joins us with a deep background as a consultant helping owners, funders, and contractors to hash out change order disputes. Ayo has great advice for dealing with disputes and, more importantly, preventing them in the first place!Join Host Chad Prinkey (Well Built Construction) and Co-host, Stacey Holsinger, (Steel Toe Communications) every Tuesday morning at 9 a.m. EST. on LinkedIn as they interview top A/E/C industry experts. Follow Chad and Stacey so you see the posts on your LinkedIn feed.Guests can participate in the conversation live!https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-prinkey/https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyholsinger/https://www.wellbuiltconsulting.com/https://www.steeltoecommunications.com/

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ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS CB2021-035 An Ordinance Amending the Annual Budget for Various Funds CB2021-036 An Ordinance Amending the Position Control Report and Salary Schedules of the City of Champaign for the Fiscal Year 2021- 2022 CB2021-037 An Ordinance Amending the Rates of Compensation for Employees of the Champaign Public Library and the Annual Position Control Report for the Champaign Public Library for the Fiscal Year 2021/22 CB2021-038 A Resolution Approving a Grant Agreement with the Federal Emergency Management Agency for a Fire Prevention & Safety Grant CB2021-039 An Ordinance Amending the Annual Budget for the General Fund CB2021-040 A Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Neighborhood Programs Manual CB2021-041 An Ordinance Approving the Right-of-Way Dedication Plat for Palmer Drive and Accepting the Dedication CB2021-042 A Resolution Approving a License Agreement for the Use of City Right of Way CB2021-043 A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Lochmueller Group, Inc., to Provide Engineering Services for the Mattis Avenue CB2021-044 A Resolution Approving a Change Order with Clark Dietz, Inc. for the Public Works HVAC Project CB2021-045 A Resolution Approving an Engineering Services Agreement with ESCA Consultants, Inc., for the 2022 Infrastructure Maintenance Project STUDY SESSION Use of Technology to Address Violent Crime

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A messy or worse, non-existent, change order system can sink a home builder. What should be a source of profits is often a place of loss and chaos. We can fix that in a hurry, though. Here is my company's strategy to change order the right way. Have any topics you want me to discuss, guests to interview, or feedback about the show? DM me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/buildingoptimal/ (@buildingoptimal) or send me an email at jared@gossettco.com.   Learn more about Lowe's for Pros https://www.lowes.com/l/Pro/pro-benefits.html?cm_mmc=inf-_-b-_-prd-_-tol-_-gpr-_-jgos-_-wb-_-smp-_-rev-_-spy081221 (HERE)   Sign up for the best newsletter on the planet http://buildingoptimal.com/email (HERE) (sign-up top of home page) BTW, refer our newsletter to 3 other builders and get a copy of my client pre-construction guide. Refer 10 and get a 20-minute Q&A with me. Details of how in the newsletters, my friends.

On this episode of The Change Order, we sat down with Chris Bache, co-founder and CEO of Hatch to discuss how communication can make or break a business. We talked about how automation can help contractors close more deals. We also chatted about customers' communication expectations and how to meet them. Hatch helps contractors nurture leads into customers and customers into raving fans with communication automation tools. usehatchapp.com Intro 0:00 How Hatch was born 1:17 The biggest mistake new business owners make 5:43 Tools you need to win right now 10:34 New customer communication expectations 17:24 Best advice 20:26

No one becomes a contractor to do paperwork, but if you want to get paid, keeping track of documents like change orders is crucial to save you time and money. Tom's guest today is Cameron Page, creator of the software app Extracker. Check out how Extracker's simple tools can help improve your communication, change order process and business!          In this episode, we talk about… Communication is the number one skill general contractors need to build Why the trades and construction industries deserve better technology to track change orders  Why Extracker is beneficial for both commercial and residential contractors  Details about Extracker's simple implementation and useful features  Cameron's future plans for Extracker to become the standard for how companies communicate on projects  The most challenging and rewarding aspects of launching a software app like Extracker  Advice for those thinking of starting their own business: You'll never know unless you go for it!    Links to resources: Extracker  cpage@extracker.com Cameron Page on Linkedin The Mile High Profit Summit The Contractor Growth Network The $100k Contractor is designed to get you to at least $100k a year in personal income. It's time we quit stealing from our families and get that time back! Learn how to market like a pro in our Marketing Boot Camp!  Schedule A Contractor Sales Academy Demo Order Your Fight Planner The Contractor Fight Facebook Group The Contractor Fight Night The Bridge The Contractor Fight TV The Contractor Sales Academy Podcast   Want to stop sucking the life out of your contracting business? Join the Contractor Sales Academy and take command of your entire sales process! CSA is a game-changer for your business.   Read more at http://strongpreneur.libsyn.com/#vyWRWfcf0VRHIKyQ.99

Council Bill No. 2021-095 A Resolution Approving the Purchase of Two Pierce Enforcer Fire Service Pumpers and Declaring Three Pumpers as Surplus Property (Fire Department – MacQueen Equipment LLC, d/b/a MacQueen Emergency Group) Council Bill No. 2021-096 A Resolution Approving a Change Order with the City of Champaign Township for the COVID-19 Rent, Mortgage and Utility Assistance Program (Neighborhood Services Department) Council Bill No. 2021-097 An Ordinance Amending the Annual Budget for the Community Development Block Grant Fund (Budget Amendment No. 2021/2022-1) Council Bill No. 2021-098 A Resolution Approving an Amended and Restated Agreement for Services with the Champaign County Economic Development Corporation (Planning and Development Department) Council Bill No. 2021-099 An Ordinance Approving a Planned Development for 1512 N. McKinley Avenue Vietnamese Buddhist Association Council Bill No. 2021-100 A Resolution Approving the Apgar Area General Plan (North of Old Church Road, between Rising Road and Staley Road) Council Bill No 2021-101 An Ordinance Adopting the Champaign Tomorrow 2021 Comprehensive Plan and Amending Section 26-1 of the Champaign Municipal Code (Planning-Comprehensive Plan Adopted)

Project changes increase risk, and create conflict. Dealing with change orders is a pain that subcontractors, contractors, and owners all share. The good news is that tools and technology are now in place to help reduce the risk and improve change order communication.  In this week's podcast episode, I interview Cameron Page, the CEO and founder of Extracker. He has construction industry experience, and so he understands the difficulties surrounding change orders. We discuss the underlying causes of the challenges with change orders and the primary people responsible for the change order conversation. We also talk about his journey to founding Extracker and what he envisions his company to be five to ten years from now.  Those looking for solutions to improve change order communication in their construction companies will benefit from listening to this episode. Tune in to this today!  Discussion Points: 0:00 Introduction1:45 Cameron shares his construction journey 4:08 Extracker and their focus 5:15 Why are change orders seemingly unique in the construction industry6:28 Why is the change order process so painful 8:54 Factors that contribute to the friction and what contractors are doing about it 10:39 Who is responsible for the change order conversation?12:27 Most effective way for GC's to communicate about changes14:49 Cameron shares how he transitioned to CEO and founder of Extracker 18:22 Why construction companies fail with technology implementation? 20:37 What you can learn from client feedback and interacting with clients 22:55 The biggest mistake Cameron made when he started Extracker 24:55 Resisting the temptation to cater to other demands from clients 26:30 Things Cameron recommends to do to make change order as smooth as possible29:20 Where Cameron sees Extracker in the next five to ten years from now   About the Guest:  Cameron Page earned a Construction Management degree at Cal Poly SLO before working nearly ten years at one of the nation's largest design-build GCs. Seeing the need for better Change Order communication, he hatched the idea for Extracker. Resources:  Do Your Project Executives Need to Become Better Leaders? Book a 10-minute call with Eric Anderton https://10minutes.youcanbook.me/ Visit Extracker's website to know more about the service they provide www.extracker.com  Extracker's testimonials page https://www.extracker.com/customer-stories Visit Extracker's LinkedIn profile https://www.linkedin.com/company/extracker/ Follow Cameron on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-page-740aa722/ Restaurant mentioned in this episode:  Domenico's Deli http://domenicosdeli.com/  Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to the Construction Genius: A Leadership Master-Class Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Thank you for tuning in! 

In the past decade, each successive year has seen hotter and hotter and hotter temperatures, leading to drier and drier forests and increasingly destructive wildfires. Over ten million acres burned in the United States in 2020. With water supplies several times lower in 2021 than 2020, this year is poised to see far-reaching infernos that could presage a new era in the West Coast that looks more like the Sahara desert than the Mediterranean. The implications of a West Coast desertification can't be understated, especially when major population centers like China, India, South and Central America face their own catastrophes-in-the-making. Change Order Group members Mike Eliason, David Friedlander, and Greg Lindsay discuss the data, likely outcomes, and what municipalities, developers, investors, underwriters, and citizens are doing, can do, and should be doing in the face of these monumental existential threats. __________ The Change Order Group was assembled specifically to address the provide analytic, technical, and cultural guidance today's developer needs to face the myriad environmental, economic, and social challenges of today's real estate market and development industry. We are eager to work with curious and serious developers, investors, municipalities, and individuals eager to safeguard the world's built environment--and all that it protects--from the storm that's coming our way. For more info and contact information, visit www.changeorder.group.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Council Bill No. 2021-072 A Resolution Reappointing Kim Nystrom to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners in the City of Champaign Council Bill No. 2021-073 A Resolution Appointing Daniel Iniguez to the Champaign Center Partnership Board of Directors in the City of Champaign Council Bill No. 2021-074 A Resolution Reappointing Alicia Beck to the Champaign County Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors in the City of Champaign Council Bill No. 2021-075 A Resolution Appointing Thomas Bruno to the Champaign County Regional Planning Commission in the City of Champaign Council Bill No. 2021-076 A Resolution Reappointing Katie Blakeman and Trisha Crowley, and Maryka Trent Baraka and Appointing Michael Foellmer to the Champaign Public Library Board of Trustees in the City of Champaign Council Bill No. 2021-077 A Resolution Reappointing Ed Scopel, Thomas Thompson, and Keith Brandau to the Code Review & Appeals Board in the City of Champaign Council Bill No. 2021-078 A Resolution Reappointing Joe Zalabak to the Historic Preservation Commission in the City of Champaign Council Bill No. 2021-079 A Resolution Appointing Taylor Dent, Joseph Gamez, Dr. Lisa Liggins-Chambers, and Montez Dubose to the Human Relations Commission in the City of Champaign Council Bill No. 2021-080 A Resolution Appointing James Fielder to the Citizen Review Subcommittee of the Human Relations Commission in the City of Champaign Council Bill No. 2021-081 A Resolution Reappointing Laurie Reynolds and Marty Carlson, and Appointing Dan Wakefield to the Plan Commission in the City of Champaign Council Bill No. 2021-082 A Resolution Appointing Vanna Pianfetti to Visit Champaign County Board of Directors in the City of Champaign Council Bill No. 2021-083 A Resolution Reappointing Bridgett Wakefield to the Zoning Board of Appeals in the City of Champaign Council Bill No. 2021-084 An Ordinance Approving and Adopting the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Commencing July 1, 2021, and Ending June 30, 2022 Council Bill No. 2021-085 A Resolution Adopting Financial Policies for the Development, Adoption and Execution of the Annual Budget Council Bill No. 2021-086 An Ordinance Establishing Rates of Compensation for Employees of the City of Champaign and Approving the Annual Position Control Report for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Council Bill No. 2021-087 An Ordinance Establishing Rates of Compensation for Employees of the Champaign Public Library and Adopting the Annual Position Control Report for the Champaign Public Library for the Fiscal Year 2021/22 Council Bill No. 2021-088 A Resolution Adopting the Ten-Year Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2021/22 – 2030/31 and Adopting the Capital Improvement Policies Council Bill No. 2021-089 An Ordinance Amending Section 29-401(a) of the Champaign Municipal Code, 1985 Council Bill No. 2021-090 A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Continue Administration of a COVID-19 Employee Leave Policy Council Bill No. 2021-091 A Resolution Accepting a Bid and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement for Janitorial Services for the Champaign Police Department Council Bill No. 2021-092 A Resolution Accepting a Bid for Refuse Collection Services for On-Street Receptacles and City Facilities Council Bill No. 2021-093 A Resolution Approving a Change Order with Allied Waste Transportation, Inc. d/b/a Republic Services of Urbana for Refuse Collection Services for On-Street Receptacles and City Facilities Council Bill No. 2021-094 A Resolution Approving a 10-Year Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation Outlining Responsibilities for Maintenance and Energy Costs for Traffic Signals on State Routes

On this episode I speak with guests, friends, and fellow Change Order Group (Twitter @thechangeorder) consultants Darrick Borowski (@dborowsk), Mike Eliason (@holz_bau), and Greg Lindsay (@Greg_Lindsay). Among other things, we discuss the regulatory, financing, and technical conditions and resources needed to address the myriad climatic, economic, and social challenges besetting today's housing market and world populations. The initial impetus for The Change Order podcast was to expose the public and business communities to groundbreaking housing ideas, projects, and the people making it happen. While education is always of paramount importance, it's not sufficient if humankind has any intention of rerouting humankind from its current and future crises, which include things like mass extinction events.   The highest impact solutions for ecological and societal transformation concern where real estate is placed, how it's built, and how it lives and operates. To illustrate, the Biden Administration's recent climate objectives are impossible in a sprawling, single family home and car-centric America, even if the car is an EV. It's magical thinking. The enormity of humanity's problems require more than a greening of the broken status quo.  I formed the Change Order Group, as a super team of researchers, designers, and builders as a resource for anyone (developers, investors, organizations) interested in doing the right thing before it's too late. More specifically, our team encompasses an unmatched depth of knowledge for every strata of real estate development: from high level climate and economic data to site-specific design. We want to both expose people to the world's best ideas, processes, and resources, and provide pathways for making these things happen.  It has been an honor getting to know Darrick, Mike, and Greg over the last few months while figuring out business strategy. They are three of the smartest guys I know and each have devoted their personal and professional lives to building vital, equitable, and sustainable cities. Take a listen. To shoot me feedback or find out about working with us, drop a line at info @ changeorder.group (also our website).  David Friedlander CEO, Change Order Group

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS CB2021-057: A Resolution Appointing a Council Member as Deputy Mayor CB2021-058: A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement for the LIFT Champaign Program CB2021-059: A Resolution Designating a Portion of West Clark Street as Honorary Harry Breen Way CB2021-060: A Resolution Accepting a Bid for the 2021 Sewer Rehabilitation Project CB2021-061/62: A Resolution Accepting a Bid and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement for the 2021 Pavement Marking Project; A Resolution Approving a Change Order with Varsity Striping and Construction Company for the 2021 Pavement Marking Project CB2021-063/64/65: A Resolution Accepting a Bid and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement for the 2021 Infrastructure Maintenance Project; A Resolution Approving a Change Order with ESCA Consultants, Inc. for the 2020 Infrastructure Maintenance Project; A Resolution Approving a Cost Share Agreement with R Rentals Series LLC for the Reconstruction of a Parking Lot at the Intersection of Second Street and University Avenue STUDY SESSION Proposed Capital Improvement Plan

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS CB2021-014: A Resolution Reappointing Jon Paul Youakim to the Zoning Board of Appeals in the City of Champaign CB2021-015: An Ordinance Amending the Annual Budget for Various Funds CB2021-016 An Ordinance Amending the Position Control Report and Salary Schedules of the City of Champaign for the Fiscal Year 2020- 2021 CB2021-017 A Resolution Approving the Purchase of Revenue Audit Services CB2021-018 A Resolution Approving a Change Order with MF Supply for the Purchase of N95 Respirators CB2021-019 An Ordinance Approving the Plat of the Boneyard Creek Subdivision No. 2 CB2021-020 An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Champaign to Rezone the Property at 1116, 1202, 1216 Interstate Drive from the CO, Commercial Office Zoning District to the I-1, Light Industrial Zoning District CB2021-021 A Resolution Approving an Engineering Services Agreement with Applied Pavement Technology, Inc. to Provide Engineering Services for Pavement Management CB2021-022 A Resolution Accepting a Proposal for a Traffic and Lighting Maintenance and Repair Agreement STUDY SESSION Update Regarding Initiatives to Address Community Violence

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Council Bill No. 2020-090: A Resolution Approving a Grant Agreement with the Federal Emergency Management Agency for a Regional Assistance to Firefighters Grant Council Bill No. 2020-091: An Ordinance Amending the Annual Budget for the General Fund Council Bill No. 2020-092: A Resolution Approving a Change Order with Clark Dietz, Inc. for the 2020 Concrete Street Improvements Project Council Bill No. 2020-093: A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement for the Champaign-Urbana Solid Waste Disposal System STUDY SESSION SS 2020-021: Update to 2011 Comprehensive Plan, Champaign Tomorrow: Existing Conditions Analysis and Outreach

In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System podcast, host Dominic Rubino talks about change orders, why they matter, the importance of tracking them, helpful systems, billing with confidence, and change orders per X, a number you should be tracking in your business.

Cameron Page is a commercial construction industry veteran and the CEO and founder of Extracker a collaborative platform to help Subcontractors, General Contractors, and Owners create, track and review Change Order Requests and Time and Material Tags. Cameron studied construction management at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Prior to founding Extracker he spent ten years at Devcon Construction one of the largest design build contractors in the US. Cameron Page https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-page-740aa722/ https://extracker.com/ Dillon Mitchell LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dillon-mitchell-kowabungastudios/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dillonAMitchell Kowabunga Studios - https://www.kowabungastudios.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kowabungastudios/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kowabungastudios

So much has happened since we sat down with LandDesign founder, Larry Best for Change Order. The interview occurred the days following the death of George Floyd, but before the peaceful protesting the took place across the world, calling for action against racial injustice. Larry founded LandDesign on the simple idea that great people, doing great work, would result in great places. Hearing him speak to the important responsibility we have in shaping our current and future communities was a timely reminder of why we must be a part of positive change.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Council Bill No. 2020-058: A Resolution Approving a Change Order with Carle Health Care Inc. d/b/a Carle Physician Group Council Bill No. 2020-059: A Resolution Approving the FY20/21 Annual Budget for the Champaign-Urbana Solid Waste Disposal System Council Bill No. 2020-060: An Ordinance Approving Emergency Orders and Extending Council Bill 2020-022 Relating to the COVID-19 Emergency STUDY SESSION SS 2020-014: COVID-19 Relief Programs SS 2020-015: 2020/21 Budget Memo – Proposed Fiscal Year 2020/21 Budget Wrap-Up

At LandDesign, we’ve been having conversations about the impact of COVID-19 on design, and while we don’t have all the answers, we do have a lot of ideas. We are excited to share these conversations with you through our podcast, Pragmatic Visions and our first series, Change Order. Listen in as we explore what we’ve noticed during this time, even from the confines of our homes

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Council Bill No. 2020-040: An Ordinance Approving Emergency Orders and Extending Council Bill 2020-022 Relating to the COVID-19 Emergency Council Bill No. 2020-041: A Resolution Rejecting Proposals for the Audit Services Contract Council Bill No. 2020-042: A Resolution Approving a Change Order to the Agreement for Audit Services Through FY2020 Council Bill No. 2020-043: A Resolution Approving the Preliminary Plat of Carle at the Fields Phase 4 Subdivision Council Bill No. 2020-044: A Resolution Approving a Change Order with JMC Serve Inc. d/b/a ServiceMaster Janitorial Cleaning for Janitorial Services for the Champaign Police Department Council Bill No. 2020-045: A Resolution Approving an Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the Installation of Traffic Signals at the Interstate 57 and Curtis Road Interchange Council Bill No. 2020-046: A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of One 2020 Scotty Fire Safety Trailer Council Bill No. 2020-047: An Ordinance Amending Section 37-221 of the Champaign Municipal Code, 1985, as Amended

On any home improvement project, the change order can be your best friend or worst enemy. Adam Helfman breaks it down here from a contractor's perspective. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS CB2020-034/035/036: A Special Ordinance Authorizing the Ceding of Private Activity Bonding Authority; An Ordinance Reallocating $3,081,015.00 of the City of Champaign, Illinois 2020 Private Activity Bond Allocation to the Illinois Housing Development Authority; An Ordinance Approving the Transfer of Volume Cap in Connection with Private Activity Bond Issues, and Related Matters CB2020-037: A Resolution Approving an Agreement for the Purchase of Professional Medical Consultant Services CB2020-038: A Resolution Approving a Change Order with Pierce Manufacturing, Inc. for Frame Replacement and Repairs on Pierce Fire Apparatus and Approving an Amendment to a Settlement Agreement CB2020-039: An Ordinance Approving Emergency Orders

Before the novel coronavirus outbreak was declared a pandemic, the big story in Oregon legislative politics was the walk out by state Republicans to prevent Democrats from passing a cap and trade bill. Without a quorum, Democratic lawmakers were not able to pass the bill and the 2020 session ended. In response, Gov. Kate Brown issued a 14-page executive order that directs sweeping changes to mitigate climate change. Angus Duncan, who heads the state’s Global Warming Commission, breaks down exactly what’s in the order, the changes it mandates, and how Oregonians will be affected.

Ensure that before you sign a change order, all of the necessary components of your negotiation are included. Here’s what to look for in a change order before you sign it. And don’t forget – you don’t have to sign it. http://sjcivil.net/contracts/signing-a-change-order-what-to-look-for/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sjccsitesurvey/support

In this episode we talk about the extreme importance of understanding your project's contractual scope baseline so you are well-equipped to manage and perform change control.

Say you are the owner of a construction project and are presented with a change order for work you thought[...]

Joseph, the Carpenter, received a change order from God that first Christmas that was unexpected, yet he learned to trust and obey and discover God had a greater plan.  Like Joseph, we too can... Inspire Sunday Messages by Dr TJ Jenney--bringing faith and life together!

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Council Bill No. 2019-194 A Resolution Appointing Alicia Beck to the Champaign County Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors in the City of Champaign Council Bill No. 2019-195 A Resolution Appointing Vanna Pianfetti to the Champaign Center Partnership Board of Directors in the City of Champaign Council Bill No. 2019-196 A Resolution Determining the Amounts of Money Estimated to be Necessary to be Raised by the Tax Levy Council Bill No. 2019-197 An Ordinance Amending Sections 30-454, 30-455, 30-456, 30-457, and 31-620 of the Champaign Municipal Code, 1985, as Amended Council Bill No. 2019-198 An Ordinance Amending Sections 37-18, 37-27 and 37-37 of Article II and Sections 37-60.3, 37-61.3, 37-62.3, 37-63.3, 37-64.3, 37-66.2 and 37-67.2 of Article III of the Champaign Municipal Code, 1985, as Amended Council Bill No. 2019-199 A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Change Order with Heartland Parking, Inc. for Management Services for the Hill Street Parking Deck Council Bill No. 2019-200 A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of One Backhoe for the Public Works Department

Document Review 101: My top 10 RFIs that mitigate changes and accelerate the schedule! Project document errors and omissions can, in some cases, cost a project millions of dollars above contract and may extend the schedule well beyond the substantial completion date. I’m happy to guide you to be the hero of your project by double-checking:Room Number Changes Affects fire alarm programmingAffects lighting control programmingAffects panel directoriesDistribution Copper vs. aluminumFeeder sizes schedule vs. breakerMLO vs. MCB Mechanical VoltageAmperageEm vs. NormalFire AlarmDuct smokesPulls at exitsSystems integrationElectrified Door Hardware Electrical vs. security and access controlElectrical vs. door scheduleE-details vs. door hardware specFood ServiceVoltage / amperage / sourceStub / device / discoNEMA config / 3w vs. 4wExterior Device Elevations Light fixturesReceptaclesCard readers, cameras, FA devices.Interior Device ElevationsSpecialized rooms with millwork/caseworkAuditoriums & media centers: A/V, TL, architectural panelsVestibules with glass and curtain wallsFinish Furniture & EquipmentPowered furniture locations and power requirementsFloor box locationsSpecial equipment Furnished By OthersMotorized EquipmentSports equipment, bleachers Motor shades, projector screensOverhead doors BONUS: Be thorough on site circuits like:generatorlightingoutbuildingssignsirrigation pumpslift stations too!Links:Check out your exclusive Resource Center built just for you and expanding like the universe every week!It’s easy to Become a Patron and support 3PHASE RADIO for valuable bonus episodes, downloads and direct access to your host!3PhaseRadio.com is a wicked cool website built for you with love by Juxxe Development!JeffreyMort.com is a global educational resource that’s expanding to serve and revolutionize the electrical industry!Plug into 32 years of industry expertise by clicking Ask Jeff and tell me what’s on your mind!Are you interested in training courses, one-to-one coaching, being featured on an episode, sponsoring the program or becoming an affiliate? Send a quick email to me at hello@jeffreymort.com and let me know how I can serve you best! Cheers!Transcript:https://www.3phaseradio.com/Support the show (https://patreon.com/3phaseradio)

Don't make this change order mistake, or it will cost you big time.  Listen as Alex explains how to protect yourself and what you can do about it. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He manages The Barthet Firm, a ten lawyer construction law … + Read More The post Don't Make This Change Order Mistake, Or It Will Cost You Big Time appeared first on TheLienZone Podcast.

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Get updates about the Change Order podcast eepurl.com/gfT0aT In this episode, I chat with Brian Gaudio, founder and CEO of Module, a Pittsburgh-based startup designing and developing prefab, infill single-family homes. Module is setting itself apart from many of today’s single-family homemakers--whose homes are often characterized by cheap materials, large sizes, and extraneous features. Instead, Module is designing homes that are modest in size, extremely energy efficient, that work with a variety of standard infill sites, and whose actual structure can be expanded as homeowner needs expand. Our conversation touches on the state of American housing, incremental housing, why Brian is starting in Pittsburgh, and a bunch more. For more information about Brian and Module, visit: https://modulehousing.com/ https://twitter.com/modulehousing For comments, suggestions, etc. email me, David Friedlander, at david at hothouse dot co.

Get updates about the Change Order podcast eepurl.com/gfT0aT In this episode, I chat with Zach Aarons, co-founder and partner at the NYC-based venture capital firm, Metaprop. With $40 million dollars under management and over 90 companies in their portfolio, Metaprop is the world’s premier early-stage VC focusing on real estate tech, aka proptech. And Zach has established himself as one of the leading authorities on how technology has and will continue to affect how we build, buy, sell, use, and operate our built environments. Our conversation touches on how technology is impacting the real estate world; how traditional real estate operators are trying to make tech an integral part of their businesses; the similarities and differences between a proptech startup and a normal tech startup; and how all of this might impact where and how we live in the future. For more information about Zach and Metaprop, visit https://www.metaprop.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MetaPropNYC https://twitter.com/ZacharyAarons Insta: https://www.instagram.com/metapropnyc/ For comments, suggestions, etc. email me, David Friedlander, at david at hothouse dot co.

3 Invaluable Lessons from Geoff Neumayr Partnering is the glue that helps align chaos and keep it from being a negative thing. If you want to gain trust, you have to first remove fear. Expectations have to be in alignment and conversations must be had up front.   This week, host Sue Dyer speaks with Geoff Neumayr about building trust on projects, removing fear amongst your team, and aligning expectations both on construction projects and organization-wide. Subscribe to Construction Dream Team The following show notes are a transcription from the Construction Dream Team Podcast episode 19 audio interview between Sue and Geoff. Please join the Construction Dream Team LinkedIn Group to ask question and have a dialogue with the experts we have featured on the Construction Dream Team Podcast and with each other.  About Guest Geoff Neumayr (1:15) Geoff is the Chief Development Officer at the San Francisco International Airport and is currently leading a $7 billion construction program. The program is using the progressive Design-Build model which was developed at SFO. He is the member of the Design-Build Institute of America Executive Board and will be their president in 2020. Geoff also serves on the board of the International Partnering Institute and was selected as ENR’s Top 25 Newsmakers in 2016.  He is a civil licensed engineer and a structural engineer.   Geoff’s Journey to Running a $7 Billion Program and Becoming the Chief Development Officer at SFO (2:45) Geoff’s journey started in college where he was an architecture major and moved to structural design (3:00) Geoff understood how art, design, and architecture all came together and his first job was at an architecture/engineering firm (3:45) Geoff then spent 15 years as an owner’s representative (advisor) through different projects including projects at SFO (5:00) Geoff learned the role of partnering and all of his experience led up to him stepping into his current role at SFO (5:45)   How Teams Can Become More Integrated (10:00)   Integration depends upon where you want to place the bar and what success should look like, not just on time and on budget (10:08) You have to reset the norm to understand what extraordinary really looks like; it’s not just avoiding litigation, it is LEED Platinum buildings, totally resilient buildings, facilities that bring smiles to people’s faces, things that enhance education, and wonderful passenger experiences (10:45) On your project, you should look at what’s possible, not just how to prevent fighting with each other (12:00)   The First Steps to Progressive Design-Build  (13:00) The first stage, you have to ask yourself the question as an Owner, “Do I really want to get to a better place – do I really want to do more?”  (13:20) You have to have internal alignment in the organization (13:41) In the second stage, Stakeholders should be allowed to be involved in the process from the beginning which brings a lot more people into the mix – more chaos (14:30) We have to have tools that help us identify issues, not problems; they seem similar, but they are not.  A problem, everyone knows about and the damage is already done.  Issues are usually just in certain people’s heads and hasn’t happened yet so no one has been hurt (15:45)   What You Can Do to Increase Trust Levels and Identify Issues (19:55) If you can take time to observe what people are afraid of and then remove that fear, all that will be left is trust. One example of removing fear at SFO:  Everyone obviously sees a change that needs to be made.  It is easy to write a Change Order for x price, the Change Order is written and received, but the people don’t do the work.  Why?  The reason they don’t do the work is because they are afraid that they won’t get paid within a month of doing the work because it took “months on end” to perfect and finish the Change Order. Once the group was assured they would get partial payment within weeks of starting the work, that the fee could be added to the next Pay Application, then they started the work.    What Are Some Exceptional Results You’ve Seen? (24:40) The Air Traffic Control Tower had to be designed to a seismic standard where the FAA could occupy the tower during a major earthquake.  The team looked at numerous alternatives, they were given time so they could dream big but not be rushed to a single conclusion, and they were trusted that they could come up with an extraordinary result.  The team came up with a one of a kind vertical post tension structure, the tallest one in the U.S., and satisfied the criteria beyond what the FAA could even imagine.  This was only possible because the Engineers trusted the airport enough to follow a different way of doing business and that the airport would fairly compensate them for the time and extra analysis.   What Role Does Structural Collaborative Partnering Have in Progressive Design-Build? (28:00) Progressive Design-Build was originally a way to avoid litigation but partnering came in to produce extraordinary results. There’s nothing you can do to fix the “go, go, go” mentality, but a structural collaborative partnering process will fix it because it helps identify stumbling block issues for the program. The rest of the team must then make a commitment to one another as to how they’ll deal with conflicts.   The Biggest Frustration Geoff Has Faced (34:45) The biggest disappointment and challenge Geoff faced was the quality of the work at SFO a long time ago under a Design-Bid-Build project. Throughout the project, it was difficult to get the quality promised in the contract and there were empty promises and disappointments on discrepancies with quality. Geoff learned that the problem can’t be fixed at the end of a project; expectations have to be in alignment from the beginning.   The Best Advice Geoff Has Ever Gotten (39:00)   To marry his wife! But professionally, to go out to the field and ask the person who actually has to do the work what to do when you need help - this was Geoff’s first experience with collective wisdom.   Resources for Listeners   Getting to Yes by Roger Fisher and William Ury   Contact Geoff Geoff’s LinkedIn Profile Email Geoff: Geoff.Neumayr@flysfo.com   Geoff’s Parting Advice (44:55) Take one thing and try to do it better today than you did it yesterday. The only way you can get to tomorrow is to get through today.     Construction Nation! Dream Teams don’t just happen they are built one step at a time. Why not send out this episode to your team, so they can help you. The more people you have helping – the faster you can build your Construction Dream Team. You can’t have your dream until you build your team! Please head on over to ConstructionDreamTeam.com to sign up for our newsletter and don’t forget to subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or Spotify! Remember…Construction Dream Team drops every Monday morning at 4 am PST. Please join us next week when Sue will interview another industry leader or expert so you can learn how to create your Construction Dream Team!

Get updates about the Change Order podcast eepurl.com/gfT0aT In this episode, I chat with Jon Dishotsky, CEO and co-founder of Starcity, an SF-based coliving developer and operator. As an early mover in the space, Jon has seen his own business and the asset class grow. We discuss that growth as well as his beginnings and initial motivations. For more info on Jon and Starcity, go to: https://twitter.com/jondishotsky https://starcity.com/ https://www.instagram.com/joinstarcity/ Please share this episode if you enjoyed it. For comments, suggestions, etc. email me, David Friedlander, at david at hothouse dot co.

Get updates about the Change Order podcast eepurl.com/gfT0aT On this episode, I sit down with Atticus LeBlanc, founder and CEO or PadSplit, an Atlanta-based startup that creates multiple, individually-rented bedrooms in transit-friendly, single-family homes. Put another way, PadSplit is creating modern-day boarding houses. PadSplit is meeting the massive demand for affordable housing in areas outside of expensive coastal cities. For more info on PadSplit, go to https://www.padsplit.com/ For comments, suggestions, etc. email me, David Friedlander, at david at hothouse dot co.

Get updates about the Change Order podcast eepurl.com/gfT0aT On this episode, I chat with Ken Levenson, one of the world's foremost experts in Passive House technology, a rigorous design philosophy and protocol pioneered in Europe that produces buildings that are substantially more comfortable, energy efficient, and healthy than conventionally-designed buildings. Ken holds leadership roles in the North American Passive House Network, New York Passive House, and International Passive House Association. Ken co-founded Four Seven Five High-Performance Building Supply, a firm he co-founded that brings top Passive House materials to the US and Canada as well the knowledge to implement those materials in a way that produces optimal comfort and performance. Find out more about Ken at https://foursevenfive.com/ For comments, suggestions, etc. email me, David Friedlander, at david at hothouse dot co.

Say you are the owner of a construction project and are presented with a change order for work you thought[...]

Get updates about the Change Order podcast eepurl.com/gfT0aT Thomas Kosbau is the founder of ORE Design + Technology, a Brooklyn firm whose specialty is combining water, energy, and food production with architectural design. Notable projects include Dekalb market, Riverpark Farm, Square Roots shipping container farms, and 275 South. For more information, visit http://ore-design.com

Get updates about the Change Order podcast eepurl.com/gfT0aT In this episode of the Change Order podcast, host David Friedlander (https://twitter.com/dfriedlander) sits down with Ben Carlos Thypin (https://twitter.com/sobendito) and Stephen Smith (https://twitter.com/marketurbanism) of Open New York (https://twitter.com/OpenNYForAll), the city's main YIMBY (yes in my backyard), pro-housing advocacy organization. They talk about the state of land use policy activism and reform, the role of innovation in solving the housing crisis (small), and more. Show guide: :00 Intros and discussing Extell One Manhattan Square and YIMBYism 4:00 Why Ben thinks anti-development activists are focusing on the wrong thing. 7:40 What is Open New York? 8:30 Elizabeth Street Gardens 12:00 Why the YIMBYism is having its moment 14:25 Steven Smith joins conversation 17:25 The difference between tenant and YIMBY activism 23:45 YIMBY Politics and politicians 33:30 Understanding the NIMBY mind 36:20 What constitutes success for Open New York 41:00 The role of innovation, tech, and alternative operating models such as SROs and micro-apartments for solving the housing crisis 51:00 Outro Find Open New York at https://opennewyork.city/ Email me, David Friedlander, at david at hothouse dot co.

"Keep changes documented properly to avoid issues down the road."   In today's episode I discuss the importance of properly documenting all changes on the project.   Contractor's Business Evaluation Course   Want to speed up your path to success? Looking for some support for your business or career? Consider one of our coaching programs to get the support you need. Click below and complete the quick survey and we can schedule a call to discuss the benefits of working with me directly. Schedule a Coaching Review Call   Thanks for Listening! Have questions or comments? Leave a voice message here. Comment on our Facebook page here. Ask a question at Ask the Coach I would love your feedback: Leave a review on iTunes or Stitcher. 1 Star of 5 Star, I love your feedback and read every review. Leave a review on our Facebook page. Listen Anywhere! Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Listen on Alexa just say "Alexa, play The Contracting Coachcast podcast." Online at ContractingCoach.com or on your favorite Podcast Player Want More? Check out these other great resources: The Contracting Coach Academy The Contracting Coach Resources

The purpose of a change order is to add work to an existing contract. Ideally this work is added with mutually agreeable terms in scope, time, and cost. These terms often cannot be agreed upon and contractors feel coerced into signing the document. Consider not signing the change order. http://sjcivil.net/white-paper/the-unilateral-change-order/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sjccsitesurvey/support

On this episode, Alex will explain how to secure your lien and bond rights when doing change order work. We all know that obtaining a signed change order may in many instances be harder and take longer to accomplish than the changed work itself. As a result, you may get to the end of a job … + Read More The post Do You Need a Signed Change Order to Have Lien or Bond Rights? appeared first on TheLienZone Podcast.

If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!) Kevin and Paul dive into contract terminations. (FAR Part 49) Learn the difference between termination for convenience (T4C) and termination for default (T4D) and why the FAR considers terminations to be a last resort. __________ Kevin Jans and Paul Schauer created the Contracting Officer Podcast to help Government and Industry acquisition professionals understand more about how the other side thinks. Admittedly, the podcast’s name sounds very limiting. It is not just for contracting officers or even just for those in the contracting profession. Anyone with an interest in the Federal acquisition world can benefit from the insight and down-to-earth explanations of complicated topics provided by the hosts.

Ease the change order review process with a detailed scope of work.

Treat your change proposal like any other sales proposal.

Change orders can create sticky situations with our best clients. Handle them properly.

Treat projects as stand-alone profit centers when calculating change orders.

Develop a change order proposal template that will make your submissions easier.

The way we handle potential change order notifications can help set the table for future negotiations.

Today we discuss the importance of change order pricing and how we can use these opportunities to continue to build our brand and set ourselves apart from the competition. We review pricing the change order correctly and presenting the information in a way that will decrease the efforts spent negotiating and explaining your change proposals.

Today we review our change order management processes. Properly managing change orders protects our profits, helps our stakeholders and builds our elite brand. Use these tips to make your build your brand and provide mire value to your clients.

In today's episode I look at how we communicate with our clients as it relates to change orders.