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We’ve learned a lot about this over the past two years of producing this podcast and we wanted to share the biggest tip to help you grow you brand or business.

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Have you ever stayed in a Marriott, Hilton, or Hyatt Hotel? There's a high likelihood that you've used one of our podcast guest's bathroom pods.
Bill Seery is the Vice President of Business Development and Marketing at SurePods. SurePods is the leading producer of prefabricated modular bathrooms in North America.   SurePods has been implemented into over 100 new construction projects in the U.S., Canada, and elsewhere in North America with over 30,000 pods in use currently.
It's no surprise that we're fans of prefabrication around here. If you've listened to the show at any point, you know this about us.

Here are a few questions we asked Bill  - What is this whole “Don’t ship air” thing?
- Do we need to work prefab into the design early?
- What do you do to overcome that there aren't many install companies out there?

We've wanted to do a podcast episode on this for quite a while and we're pumped we got to talk to Bill about this!
Related Links SurePods Website
Bill's LinkedIn
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Have you ever stayed in a Marriott, Hilton, or Hyatt Hotel? There's a high likelihood that you've used one of our podcast guest's bathroom pods.

Bill Seery is the Vice President of Business Development and Marketing at SurePods. SurePods is the leading producer of prefabricated modular bathrooms in North America.  

SurePods has been implemented into over 100 new construction projects in the U.S., Canada, and elsewhere in North America with over 30,000 pods in use currently.

It's no surprise that we're fans of prefabrication around here. If you've listened to the show at any point, you know this about us.

Here are a few questions we asked Bill 

- What is this whole “Don’t ship air” thing?

- Do we need to work prefab into the design early?

- What do you do to overcome that there aren't many install companies out there?

We've wanted to do a podcast episode on this for quite a while and we're pumped we got to talk to Bill about this!

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SurePods Website

Bill's LinkedIn

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Special thanks to Karalynn Cromeens for providing these awesome tips for us this week!
Here's what we're covering. - READ. THE. SCOPE. The scope you are hired to do is not the same as the bid. Make sure you know what work you are agreeing to do. - Don’t agree to the terms of the prime contract. 99% of all subcontracts make you responsible for the prime contract as well as your subcontract. Cross out the part that says you are responsible for the prime contract or at least get a copy of it before you agree to it. - Add language to any contract that you sign that will allow you to get paid for any increased cost in materials. For specific language see Karalynn's blog! - Don’t agree to a schedule you can’t complete. Delay damages are based on the date you agree to in the schedule. Any contract you sign should also include a clause that will give you extra time due to delays in getting materials or finding qualified workers. For exact language see my recent blog article.  - Do not do extra work without a signed change order BEFORE starting the work. Before you sign the contract review to see how this particular company agrees to the amount of any change order and the process required to get it signed. If you do the extra work without a signed change order you will not get paid for that extra work. 
Related Links The Subcontractor Institute
The Cromeens Law Firm
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Quit Getting Screwed!
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Special thanks to Karalynn Cromeens for providing these awesome tips for us this week!

Here's what we're covering.

- READ. THE. SCOPE. The scope you are hired to do is not the same as the bid. Make sure you know what work you are agreeing to do.

- Don’t agree to the terms of the prime contract. 99% of all subcontracts make you responsible for the prime contract as well as your subcontract. Cross out the part that says you are responsible for the prime contract or at least get a copy of it before you agree to it.

- Add language to any contract that you sign that will allow you to get paid for any increased cost in materials. For specific language see Karalynn's blog!

- Don’t agree to a schedule you can’t complete. Delay damages are based on the date you agree to in the schedule. Any contract you sign should also include a clause that will give you extra time due to delays in getting materials or finding qualified workers. For exact language see my recent blog article. 

- Do not do extra work without a signed change order BEFORE starting the work. Before you sign the contract review to see how this particular company agrees to the amount of any change order and the process required to get it signed. If you do the extra work without a signed change order you will not get paid for that extra work. 

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The Subcontractor Institute

The Cromeens Law Firm

Karalynn's LinkedIn

Quit Getting Screwed!

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What is the best way to implement technology in your company? We asked the man who has dedicated his life to helping construction companies do just that. James Benham is the host of the Contech Crew Podcast and is also the owner of JBKnowledge. We had the pleasure of sitting down and talking about implementing construction tech into your company.  We asked him questions like - - How do I convince people who are set in their ways? - What do I do if I don’t have a massive budget? - How do I know if one of our new solutions isn't working and I need to change it? We also deep-dive into some 90's grunge. 😂
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Contech Crew Podcast
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What is the best way to implement technology in your company? We asked the man who has dedicated his life to helping construction companies do just that.

James Benham is the host of the Contech Crew Podcast and is also the owner of JBKnowledge. We had the pleasure of sitting down and talking about implementing construction tech into your company. 

We asked him questions like -

- How do I convince people who are set in their ways?

- What do I do if I don’t have a massive budget?

- How do I know if one of our new solutions isn't working and I need to change it?

We also deep-dive into some 90's grunge. 😂

Related Links

JBKnowledge

James' LinkedIn

Contech Crew Podcast

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This week we are going over 4 Tips For Project Managers! Here's a list of what we cover. - Don’t be a project pile-it. Don’t hit forward on the email saying “Please advise” before you understand and clarify the request. - Stay in front of the airplane. - Don’t be a box checker. - Have integrity. Never lie to get somebody to do something for you.
Thanks for joining us this week! Make sure you check out our sponsor Trimble ProjectSight! -https://projectsight.trimble.com/
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This week we are going over 4 Tips For Project Managers!

Here's a list of what we cover.

- Don’t be a project pile-it. Don’t hit forward on the email saying “Please advise” before you understand and clarify the request.

- Stay in front of the airplane.

- Don’t be a box checker.

- Have integrity. Never lie to get somebody to do something for you.

Thanks for joining us this week!

Make sure you check out our sponsor Trimble ProjectSight! -https://projectsight.trimble.com/

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Amy Morin has one of the most popular TEDx talks of all time called “The Secret Of Becoming Mentally Strong,” with over 17 million views. The talk was based on her first book, 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do, which was featured on USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestsellers lists. She has also been featured on media outlets like Good Morning America, Business Insider, Fox News, Time, CNBC, and Today. If that wasn’t enough, Inc. Magazine featured her as a top 100 leadership speaker in 2018. Here is what you’re going to learn from listening to this podcast episode! - What is the difference between mental strength & mental health? - What’s the difference between being mentally strong and acting tough? - What are some exercises for building mental strength?
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13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do
What Construction Workers Could Teach Other Industries About Mental Health Awareness
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