Author: Salma

The Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) a federal agency within the Department of Defense (DoD), ensures timely and cost-effective delivery of supplies and services. In 2005, the DCMA established the 14 point assessment to standardize best practices for projects exceeding $20 million. Over the past 10 years, these 14 points have become a key tool… Read more

Criticality Ratio is a term used in construction schedules to represent the percentage or the number of critical activities in a schedule. This ratio can indicate if the schedule is missing logic or an aggressive one. Generally, a construction schedule with a ratio of 5% or less indicates an illogical schedule. Alternatively, a schedule with… Read more

Understand the difference between contract amendments and addendums. Learn when to use each and how they affect your legal agreements. Read more

Changes are a natural part of construction. By regularly monitoring project progress, contractors can better anticipate and address potential issues. Read more