This is a voyage through a B.S. in Construction Management. Welcome to Send It. What happens when the other side violates the treaty? In this episode, we analyze Breach of Contract. JC explains the tactical difference between a Minor Breach (a flesh wound) and a Material Breach (a casualty event), and warns against the "Nuclear Option" of walking off the job. We discuss the Owner's implied warranty not to interfere with your work and conduct a full briefing on the Spearin Doctrine—the "Magna Carta" of construction law that protects you when the Owner's blueprints are defective.

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This is a voyage through a B.S. in Construction Management. Welcome to Send It. The Firm Bid Rule means that once you pull the trigger on a bid, you can't call the bullet back—unless you know the Doctrine of Mistake. In this episode, JC explains the critical difference between a Clerical Error (which might get you out of jail) and a Judgmental Error (which leaves you holding the bag). We also execute a deep dive into Promissory Estoppel—the legal doctrine that prevents your subcontractors from backing out of their quotes at the last minute. Learn the "Six Tests for Withdrawal" and how to protect your bottom line from self-inflicted wounds.

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This is a voyage through a B.S. in Construction Management. Welcome to Send It. Before you can build, you have to win the war for the contract. In this deep dive, JC breaks down the strict "Rules of Engagement" for Public vs. Private bidding. We define the "Golden Standard" of government contracting: being the Lowest Responsive and Responsible Bidder. We explain how to avoid "Material Improprieties" like bid rigging, how to utilize the Pre-Bid Meeting for intelligence gathering, and the tactical process of filing a Bid Protest. If you don't understand the difference between a "Responsive" bid (the paperwork) and a "Responsible" bidder (the capacity), you are going to get disqualified before the race even starts.

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Description: This is a voyage through a B.S. in Construction Management. Welcome to Send It. In this strategic briefing, JC provides a high-level tactical overview of the entire "Lifecycle of Conflict" covered in Module 3. We trace the trajectory of a project from the initial Target Acquisition (Bidding - Ch. 11) to the danger of Friendly Fire (Mistakes - Ch. 12). We analyze what happens when the Rules of Engagement are violated (Breach - Ch. 13) and how to handle the Aftermath (Dispute Resolution - Ch. 23). This is your flight plan for the entire unit—getting you responsive, responsible, and ready to audit the process.

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Sometimes the mission objective is too large for a single unit. In this episode, JC breaks down the "Force Multiplier" of the construction world: the Joint Venture (JV). We analyze the command structure of Conventional vs. Item Joint Ventures and the strategic advantages of pooling resources to attack larger targets. We discuss the "Kill Switch" of Joint and Several Liability, where a partner's failure becomes your total responsibility. We also cover the logistics of the Capital Call, the role of the Managing Partner, and the specific Bonding and Insurance packages required to armor the JV entity. If you are looking to combine forces to enter new markets or share risk, this is your briefing.

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JC takes you on a talk about strategy and logistics. In this episode of Send It, JC analyzes the critical supply line documents: Purchase Orders and Subcontracts. We define the tactical distinction between the "Sale of Goods" and "Labor at the Site" to ensure you are standing on the right legal battlefield. We expose the "Red Flags" of procurement, including the "Battle of the Forms," the F.O.B. (Free on Board) risk traps, and the "No Pay Until Paid" clauses that threaten your cash flow. We also integrate intelligence on proper Invoicing Protocols and the strategic advantages of outsourcing for Risk Aversion. Whether you are buying steel or hiring a welder, learn how to establish operational control and ensure liability flows down, not up.

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Host JC takes you on a tactical deep dive into the "Red Flag" clauses of prime construction contracts. In this episode, we audit the "Rules of Engagement" that can sink your project before you even break ground. We analyze the Dispute Resolution battlefield (Arbitration vs. Litigation) and the dangers of Sovereign Immunity. We break down the "Kill Switches"—Terminations for Default vs. Convenience—and how to handle the "unknowns" through Differing Site Conditions and Geotechnical Baseline Reports. Finally, we execute a risk transfer analysis, defining the critical differences between Insurance and Surety Bonds (Bid, Performance, and Payment) and navigating federal Set-Aside Programs (DBE, 8(a), and HUBZone). Don't let your ego write checks your contract can't cash—audit the process.

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On this episode of Send It, JC breaks down the high-pressure phase before the work even starts: The Bidding Process.

We are covering a massive chunk of the CM4210 curriculum (Chapters 5, 7, & 10). Knowing how to build is one thing; knowing how to price it, secure it, and insure it is what keeps your doors open. We discuss the critical difference between "boilerplate" rules and project-specific ones, how to legally withdraw a bid without losing your shirt, and why Surety Bonds are the credit card of construction.

In this Deep Dive, we cover:

• General vs. Supplementary Conditions: The difference between the standard "boilerplate" rules (General) and the specific modifications needed for this job site (Supplementary).
• The Bidding Process: Understanding the "Notice to Bidders" and the crucial difference between being a Responsive bidder (you followed the rules) and a Responsible bidder (you are capable of doing the work).
• Bid Mistakes: The legal lifeline of "Mistake of Fact" (clerical errors that let you withdraw) vs. the deadly "Mistake of Judgment" (you underestimated the work and are stuck with the price).
• The "Big Three" Bonds:
  • Bid Bond: Guarantees you will sign the contract if selected.
  • Performance Bond: Guarantees you will actually finish the job.
  • Payment Bond: Guarantees you will pay your subs and suppliers (so they don't lien the project).
• The Miller Act: The federal law requiring Performance and Payment bonds on all government projects over $100,000.

From the surety agent's office to the bid opening room, this is your tactical guide to securing the work.

"This has been Send It, Now get out there and build something."