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We are excited to share that Construction Executive recently featured an article written by JLD's Principal, John Drentlaw. The article covers black swan events and strategies to help ensure your project survives the next unexpected catastrophe. Below is an exceprt:...

It’s no secret that the construction industry is slow to make changes. The oldest recorded architectural drawings in history date back to about 2200 BC. Gudea, a ruler of the ancient Mesopotamian city-state of Lagash, was honored with a statue that includes the floor...

For construction project owners, selecting a project delivery method may seem like an overwhelming task. Each delivery method has its own advantages and drawbacks, making each method better-suited for some projects and a worse-fit for others. Selecting a project...

Born and raised in southern India, Ganesh earned his bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering while simultaneously working in the construction sector as a general contractor. As he delved deeper into his studies and learned more about the world of construction, Ganesh...

When working with a cost consultant as the owner of a project, you may hear a number of terms that are new to you, or at least new in the context they’re being used. This field has a language of its own, and a good consultant will break down every step of the process...