Lessons from the Field
Budgeting for Change Orders: A Conservative Approach
Budgeting for Change Orders: A Conservative Approach to Concrete Repair Projects Change orders are a reality in nearly every concrete repair and restoration project. No matter how detailed the planning, hidden conditions and unexpected issues will surface once work begins. For condominium boards and property managers, the question isn’t if change orders will happen—it’s how…
Read MoreThink You Know What You Need? Maybe Not.
At UPE, we’ve noticed something lately: many times when we receive requests for proposals, the manager or owner doesn’t actually know what services they truly need. Here’s an example. A manager requested a proposal for a full building structural condition assessment as they knew they needed repairs. We submitted exactly that. Later, we were told…
Read MoreLessons from the Field – A Word on Partial-Depth Repairs
A Word on Partial-Depth Repairs Lessons from the Field EXAMPLE OF FAILED PARTIAL DEPTH REPAIR THAT WE HAD TO RE-DO…THE CORRECT WAY…WITH A FULL-DEPTH REPAIR. As many of you know from working with us or attending one of my presentations, I’ve been involved in concrete restoration for over 26 years. Across hundreds of projects—some highly…
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