We at VN Services and VN International are saddened to announce the recent passing of Charles (Chuck) VerMerris.
Chuck has been an advisor to VN Services and VN International for more than 15 years. His passing signifies the loss of a close friend, company adviser and very special fellow human traveler, in my life and in the [...]
In Rememberance of R. Charles (Chuck) VerMerris
May 26th, 2011Richard Leach Becomes a Principal Owner
January 26th, 2011We are pleased to announce that Richard P. Leach has become a principal owner of VN Services, Inc. and VN International LLC.
Mr. Leach has been with VN since 1988, and is Vice President of Project Control & Support. Mr. Leach has played a significant role in helping VN emerge as a growing leader in global project [...]
Avoiding Construction Claims 101
March 24th, 2010There are many reasons construction disputes develop during projects, and almost as many reasons why those disputes can elevate into a construction claim situation. Regardless of how the dispute initially developed, the inability to resolve it amicably and without litigation can almost always be traced back to poor communication by at least one of the parties, and often all of the parties, involved. Too often we either don’t communicate at all, or ineffectively at best. We think a matter is not important enough to take a moment and explain it or we assume the information conveyed is received and understood as intended. Often it is not.
5 Steps to Help Construction Management Companies Keep pace with a Changing World
March 24th, 2010We often hear construction management companies say they have a hard time instituting much needed changes. Why do organizations struggle to implement such changes, changes that would be beneficial? In most cases they are trying to change actions rather than behavior; treating the symptoms rather than curing the disease.
Change is difficult because it requires us to move from a realm of comfort to embracing the unknown. Human nature is to avoid change in favor of the status quo, even when the current situation is less than ideal.
Using Punch Lists to close out a Construction Project
March 23rd, 2010In the construction industry a contractor has to deal with many stresses such as time and budget when trying to close out a construction project. Punch lists are great tools that can make the closing procedures of a project go smoother. A punch list is a record that is comprised of all of the minor activities that need to be completed when closing out a construction project. Usually, these activities are minor, but it is very common for unresolved punch list items to cause huge problems.