Lessons
Learned
Learning from mistakes is one thing. But mitigating
mistakes by managing expectations using an ironclad
contract is another thing entirely, and can be the
difference between a great job and a great loss.
The following article serves to inform deep foundation companies on the sometimes-overlooked
facets of contract agreements. The views and opinions expressed are those of the individuals and do
not necessary reflect the views and opinions of Piling Canada or Lester Communications.
We all face challenges in our businesses from
time to time. Arguably, how you handle those
challenges is less about what you may lose and
much more about what you may stand to gain.
Because, as the saying goes, a smooth sea never made a skill-ful
sailor.
Don Henry of Henry Drilling in Langley, B.C., learned just
about every lesson there is to learn on a job site in the deep
foundation and drilling industry. Despite the headaches
and frustrations, Henry is now sharing the lessons that have
made him a much more skilled sailor.
FEATURE
Contract considerations
In 2014, Henry Drilling was hired to complete a job by a
large, well known general contractor. It was a large project
that would take several months to complete, but that would
result in a multi-million-dollar payment. Needless to say,
Henry Drilling was eager to get started and so they did – but
without a contract in place, which would indeed come back
to haunt them throughout the entire project.
Having gone through this experience, Henry now under-stands
how crucial it is for companies to have a solid
contract, signed and agreed upon, before ever setting
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