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Insights from Contractors: Challenges and Solutions in Nebraska's Construction Landscape

This presentation features John Gross (Western Nebraska) and Mark Mainquist (Eastern Nebraska) discussing their experiences as contractors navigating the complexities of construction projects. They emphasize the importance of understanding quantities, managing schedules, and fostering effective communication to address common challenges. Topics include changes in job specifications, the impact of communication on project success, and the key role of employee morale in achieving quality outcomes. This session aims to provide valuable insights for contractors and stakeholders in the construction industry.

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Insights from Contractors: Challenges and Solutions in Nebraska's Construction Landscape

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  1. Contractor's Perspective John Gross (Western Nebraska) Mark Mainquist (Eastern Nebraska) AGC/NDOR Partners in Construction

  2. Introduction • My two greatest heroes • Jeff Foxworthy & Daisy Duke • (for entirely different reasons) • John Gross (Western Nebraska) • Anyone but Callahan • Pat Behrns – “GO UNO” • Mark Mainquist (Eastern Nebraska) AGC/NDOR Partners in Construction

  3. Western Nebraska 30 acres 60 tons 10 bales of any type 500 ft silt fence 1 box culvert 2 pipe culverts Eastern Nebraska Some Type A Seeding Some Type B Seeding Some Mulch Bale Checks – 50 ? Silt Fence – Lots Temporary Silt Fence About 15 other line items – under by 30% Typical Job AGC/NDOR Partners in Construction

  4. Topics of Discussion • Quantities & Changes to them • Schedule (working/penalty days) • Communication (or lack thereof) • Job (Planting Grass) • Overview • Summary • Question & Answers AGC/NDOR Partners in Construction

  5. Quantities & Changes • Primes need to understand that they have to deal with small quantities and erosion problems themselves or with on-location subs. • Quantities and When they Change – 1 week ahead at least. • Before We arrive - We can not afford our employees watching while the job is being redesigned. • Freight – Quantity increases can affect profit. • P.M. changing their mind or waiting until the last minute leads to the next topic. • These don’t apply to Eastern Nebraska AGC/NDOR Partners in Construction

  6. Schedule • We need a realistic view of when. • As job progresses. • Large problems need to be addressed ahead of time. • Large quantity changes need to be addressed ahead of time. • P.M. adding work, changing mind at the last minute or not sure how to address a problem, then putting it off. • Don’t make me lie to the next P.M. • Mobilization is always a problem - to your job or from your job. AGC/NDOR Partners in Construction

  7. Communication • Pre-construction Conference is a start – if the job has a 404 permit, is a large grading job or high profile job – the erosion contractor needs to attend. • Erosion contractors not knowing or understanding what needs to be accomplished before bidding and as project progresses. • On the job - what are the levels of authority to talk about problems. (NDOR & Prime Contractor) AGC/NDOR Partners in Construction

  8. Now The Job • Hard Shoulders & Other Places • Fertilizer Placement – All 18-46-0 • Seed Placement – Seed to Soil Contact • Installation of Blanket • Grass Growing is the Goal AGC/NDOR Partners in Construction

  9. Overview • Our employees are trained - more than we realize. • Certification will add to this and make them more valuable to us! • Most employees do not like the politics of a job they just want to do the job to the best of their ability and go home to their family. • By the end of the job we are managing 2 jobs -yours and the next one. AGC/NDOR Partners in Construction

  10. Summary • Quantities will Change - Early Communication is a LARGE part of the answer. • You affect the schedule of the next ? jobs. • West 2 – 4 East 8 – 10 • Communication is a Key Part of Solution. • Grass Growing is the Goal. • Employees are a Key Part of Quality Installations. • Help Us With Employee Morale AGC/NDOR Partners in Construction

  11. Not Every Contractor Retires Like This!!! AGC/NDOR Partners in Construction

  12. Questions and Maybe Answers AGC/NDOR Partners in Construction

  13. Sponsors AGC/NDOR Partners in Construction

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