Resources for MEP Contractors
Learn from the experts in mechanical, electrical & plumbing fields. Gain insights into project management, financial planning, trade coordination, and more.
Managing Project Resources
Managing project resources efficiently -- labor, equipment and materials -- is an essential goal of any MEP contractor. Understanding the challenges arising from industry trends -- and strategies to remedy them -- is required for organizations looking to become true market leaders.
MEP contractors need to ensure they are prepared to meet a variety of challenges when it comes to managing resources:
- Recruiting and retaining top talent
- Training the next generation of leaders
- Ensuring worker safety
- Building nimble supply chains that can respond to material shortages or economic uncertainty
- Maintaining strong supplier relationships to ensure on-time delivery
- Tracking equipment across projects
Learn more: Training the Next Generation of MEP Leaders
Labor Shortages in MEP: Tools and Strategies for Finding Talent & Filling Gaps
The MEP tradespeople of tomorrow are here today — if contractors know where to find them and how to capture their imaginations. The well-paying,
Materials Management for MEP: Strategies for Success
Rapidly advancing technology and growing project sizes are driving the construction industry faster than ever before. In an atmosphere of scant margins for error,
MEP Coordination & Scheduling
MEP contractors require close coordination with each other, the GC, and their own workforce to avoid conflict and prevent design clashes.
MEP Coordination in Construction
In a building, the mechanical, electrical and plumbing, or MEP...
Mechanical Contractors: Role, Responsibilities & Job Outlook
From frigid hockey rinks to packed football stadiums, hotels to...
A Contractor’s Guide to Working With Construction Union Labor
In the construction industry, unions play a critical role, bringing...
The Importance of Utility Coordination in Construction
Most modern structures require utilities. Office buildings need internet. Restaurants...
Navigating Inspections & Approvals
Inspections are a critical piece of the MEP puzzle. Learn how to work with AHJs and the project owners to prepare for a successful inspection.
Mechanical Rough-In Inspections: Preparing & Responding
A mechanical rough-in inspection is a key step in delivering...
Rough-in Inspections: Key Steps and What to Expect
The commercial construction process includes a variety of routine and...
The Ultimate Guide to Managing Commercial Construction Inspections
Commercial construction projects require ongoing inspections at almost every point...
AHJs in Construction: Gaining Approval from Government Authorities
In construction, an Authority Having Jurisdiction, or AHJ, is essentially...
Invoicing & Billing
Learn how to navigate the billing process on any project to ensure timely payment.
A Contractor’s Guide to Construction Invoicing
Invoicing in construction is complex. Unlike most retail companies that...
A Contractor’s Guide to AIA Billing
AIA billing is a standardized process for submitting payment applications...
Construction Payment Applications: A Guide for Contractors
For general contractors, getting paid requires much more than just...
Construction Progress Billing: Keeping the Cash Flowing
Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither are skyscrapers...
How to Fill Out the AIA G702 Application & Certificate for Payment
Every construction project is unique, including the payment terms and...
Subcontractor’s Guide to the AIA G703 Continuation Sheet
If working on a project using the American Institute of...
Construction Liens Explained: How Unpaid Contractors Recover Payment
In construction, there are many forms of recourse available to...
Successfully Navigating Construction Lien Waivers
Getting paid can be one of the greatest challenges in...
Contract Management
Projects are ruled by the contract -- all of the documents that make up the agreement for MEP work spell out the responsibilities of each party. Learn how to read, execute and manage the contract throughout the project lifecycle to ensure successful delivery.
The 5 Key Types of Construction Contracts
There are five common types of construction contracts: lump sum...
Successfully Navigating Change Management in Construction
Change management in construction refers to any alteration to the...
A Straightforward Guide to Construction Contract Review
Construction contracts are like the glue for the project team....
Construction Contract Documents: 9 Key Components
Every construction project — whether a small-scale residential renovation or...
Construction Delay Claims: Learn the Main Types — and Their Defenses
Delays are among the most common disputes that arise on...
How to Manage Defective Specifications to Protect Project Outcomes
Success on any construction project relies heavily on effective communication...
MasterFormat: The Definitive Guide to CSI Divisions in Construction
Often referred to as the “Dewey Decimal System” of construction,...
Construction Specifications: The Foundation for Project Clarity
When people hear the term “construction documents,” their minds often...
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