Construction Insights & Updates

Industry perspectives, project stories, and construction management expertise from the field

Denver VA Medical Center Project
Project Spotlight March 2024

Managing a $1 Billion Federal Healthcare Project

Insights from nearly a decade working on the Denver VA Medical Center, one of the largest federal construction projects in recent history. Learn about the challenges of subcontractor coordination, change order management, and maintaining quality on large-scale healthcare facilities.

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Construction project management
Management Tips February 2024

From Field to Office: Transitioning to Project Management

After starting as a laborer and working through various field positions, I transitioned into project management roles. Here's what I learned about making that career shift and why hands-on experience matters in construction leadership.

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Construction team coordination
Industry Insights January 2024

The Art of Subcontractor Coordination

Effective subcontractor management can make or break a project. Drawing from experience managing multiple trades on complex builds, here are strategies for streamlining communication, processing pay applications, and handling change orders efficiently.

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Construction planning and documentation
Best Practices December 2023

Document Control: The Backbone of Successful Projects

Proper documentation can save thousands in disputes and delays. Learn about implementing effective systems for RFIs, submittals, transmittals, and contract document management from my experience as Document Control Manager on major projects.

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Construction field work
Career Journey November 2023

24 Years in Construction: Lessons from the Field

Reflecting on a career that started with a hammer and evolved into managing multi-million dollar projects. The most valuable lessons learned from working in Alaska's challenging conditions to federal projects in Colorado.

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Construction site overview
Technology October 2023

Building Custom Project Documentation Software

When off-the-shelf solutions don't meet project needs, sometimes you have to build your own. How I developed and implemented custom documentation software for the Denver VA project and the lessons learned along the way.

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