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Navigating Risk And Reward: Mastering The Art Of Construction Estimating With Melvin Newman

Navigating Risk And Reward: Mastering The Art Of Construction Estimating With Melvin Newman

FromConstruction Genius


Navigating Risk And Reward: Mastering The Art Of Construction Estimating With Melvin Newman

FromConstruction Genius

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Length:
47 minutes
Released:
Feb 13, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Have you ever bit on a project where you thought, "I nailed the schedule here," then you get going and you understand that you made a lot of mistakes that have a massive impact on your profitability? It happens a lot in construction. It doesn't mean you're a bad person, but it does mean that you need to do a much better job in construction estimating up front, analyzing the schedule and the risks associated with that schedule. That is the topic of conversation here on Construction Genius, with our guest, Melvin Newman. Melvin is the CTO and President of PataBid. Prior to founding PataBid in 2018, he worked in the construction industry for several years as an estimator and a PM. If you're concerned with the risks associated with scheduling, this episode is for you. Dive right in!
Released:
Feb 13, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (99)

Thomas Edison said, "Genius is 1% inspiration, 99% perspiration." This show interviews hard-working construction company owners and executives who share their wisdom, perspectives, and lessons learned from decades of experience bidding, planning, and building profitable projects. Topics include leadership, strategic planning, conflict resolution, niche identification, succession planning, talent management, business development, and business growth. Industry expert, Eric Anderton also shares his insights about how construction company owners can increase project profit by improving communication, running productive meetings, and attracting, developing, and retaining talented leaders. Tune in each week and get practical inspiration for how to build people, projects, and profits. "I know of no genius but the genius of hard work." John Ruskin