Where Construction Margin Really Goes and Why Owners Should Care
After more than a decade as a construction attorney, I learned that most project disputes don’t start with bad intentions or dramatic failures. They start quietly, long before work begins, when contract terms are accepted, misunderstood, or never operationalized....
Designing with Intent: The Owner’s Playbook for Preconstruction Clarity and Control
If you’re an owner responsible for a capital program, you already know the harsh truth: most projects are set up to fall short on budget and schedule targets long before anyone pours concrete. The numbers are stubborn and remarkably consistent. Studies show that...
Closing the Jobsite-Supplier Communication Gap: A Call to Action for Construction Leaders
Spend a morning on almost any site, and you’ll hear the same refrain: “Where’s the steel? Did those pumps ship? Who’s chasing the submittal?” Materials and information move through different hands, systems, and calendars, and the cracks between them are where...
The Trade War Begins: Thoughts on Tariffs, Economic Certainty, & More
CURT is pleased to share this economic report from Zack Fritz, coauthor of the Sage Economics newsletter, COO at Sage Policy Group, which covers tariffs and their potential impact on consumers, energy, construction, manufacturing, and more. For regular updates,...
Information Security: Plugging the Gaps That Are Putting Your Business at Risk
Contracts. Bids. Partner lists. Client information. Blueprints. These are all examples of information likely to be considered confidential to all construction firms. Yet, many firms do not have a comprehensive information security program in place. While cybersecurity...[curt_ad orientation=”vertical” location=”side”]