Issuing the Certificate of Substantial Completion is an important milestone in the contract administration process. It's important to know the significance. Podcast Episode 064. I discuss the importance of Substantial Completion and take a look at the A201 General Conditions, Article 9.8 and how it impacts on certain milestones. This is an important concept for [...]
There is talk about a new cut score of 73 but it is only a rumor, and we know what rumors can lead to, don't we? Podcast Episode 063. I released CSE Video Tip #9 and in it, i discussed this rumored 73 cut score. A representative from CAB contacted me with a concern about misleading candidates [...]
Bidding & Negotiation is a necessary skill for any business owner and those in management positions at corporations and firms. Setting expectations is crucial to ensuring a smooth process and making sure there's a happy client at the project completion. Podcast Episode 041. I discuss Knowledge Statement # 46 - Knowledge of Bidding and Negotiation Services [...]
About this Episode: *NOTE: there is not outro on this episode, technical glitch (i.e. me), so when it sounds like it abruptly cuts off, that is the end of the episode. Knowledge Statement #52: Knowledge of procedures for performing project closeout Certificate of Substantial Completion Partial Occupancy and Use Certificate of Occupancy Notice of [...]
About this Episode: Knowledge Statement #51: Knowledge of procedures for monitoring construction costs and schedules CAB’s CSE Overview Page http://www.cab.ca.gov/candidates/cse.shtml Review of AIA document G702 Application and Certificate for Payment Review of AIA document G706A Contractor’s Affidavit of Lien Releases Link to AIA Documents G Series Summary http://www.aia.org/contractdocs/AIAS076752 Facebook Fan Page - Join the [...]
About this Episode: Knowledge Statement #47: Knowledge of interrelationships among Owner, Architect, and Contractor Want to know more about my personal story, check out “the pursuit of mindful living” Tim sends in a question about architects’ responsibilities and finding out which agencies are involved in a project Upcoming Socal Seminar, Saturday June 25 Upcoming [...]
About this Episode: January Seminar (SoCal) and February Seminar (NoCal) CAB Test Plan (2007) remains for the new format Knowledge Statement #50: Procedures for Implementing Changes During Construction Like what you've heard? I would greatly appreciate you leaving a comment here and/or submitting a review to itunes. Right Click Here to Download mp3 Questions [...]
About this Episode: The studio has moved! Takeshi sent in a question about LLCs and S-Corp Upcoming January Seminar discount extended NoCal Seminar happening in February Knowledge Statement #49: Conflict Resolution My Personal Arbitration Story Like what you've heard? I would greatly appreciate you leaving a comment here and/or submitting a review to itunes. [...]
