Exterior Rework Is the Fastest Way to Lose Margin (And It Usually Starts With the Wall Assembly)
Every commercial builder has seen it: The project is moving. The structure is up. The schedule looks manageable. Then exterior work begins — and suddenly you’re dealing with: install confusion inspection questions moisture detailing issues finish failures cracked surfaces scope gaps callbacks And the worst part? Exterior rework doesn’t just cost money — it costs […]
Exterior Delays Usually Start in Precon: How to Choose the Right Commercial Wall Assembly
If you’ve built commercial projects long enough, you’ve seen the same pattern repeat: The exterior scope starts “fine,” and then suddenly the schedule begins slipping. Dry-in gets delayed. Trades stack up. Weather becomes the enemy. Inspections slow everything down. And rework starts eating margin. What most teams don’t realize is that these delays rarely start […]