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Thomas Kellogg
6 days ago3 min read
The Importance of Transparency Between a Construction Manager and An Owner During Procurement
Information transfer between a Construction Manager (CM/GC) and an Owner is inherently complex. Given the fast-paced nature of the...
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Thomas Kellogg
Jan 263 min read
The Full Financial Impact of a Subcontract Default
When we hear the word “default,” we often think of dramatic events like bankruptcies or terminations. However, the reality is that most...
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Thomas Kellogg
Jan 53 min read
Why Should I Care About Subcontract Default if I Don’t Have SDI?
When we hear the word “default,” it often conjures images of bankruptcy, termination, disputes, and costly litigation. Catastrophic...
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Thomas Kellogg
Dec 21, 20243 min read
Enhancing Your “Prequal” Process: Tips for Subs to Win More Bids
In the competitive world of construction, the smallest details can be the difference between winning and losing a bid. Prequalification...
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Thomas Kellogg
Dec 9, 20243 min read
The Importance of Continuous Monitoring in Construction
In the construction industry, we have traditionally embraced a “one-and-done” mindset when it comes to Subcontractor due diligence,...
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Thomas Kellogg
Nov 26, 20242 min read
What Is Wrong with My Current Due Diligence Process?
Achieving a best-in-class Subcontract due diligence (or “prequal”) process is no easy feat. Many organizations settle for systems riddled...
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Thomas Kellogg
Nov 11, 20243 min read
Navigating the Hidden Risks of Subcontract Default Risk: What Owners and Developers Need to Know
Subcontractor default risk is a critical concern that extends far beyond Construction Managers or the triggering of Subcontractor Default...
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Thomas Kellogg
Oct 29, 20242 min read
Why Default Risk Exposure Should Be in Your Leveling Sheet
Default risk generates real costs. Paying a premium for quality and reliability might feel expensive but rectifying a default can be even...
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Thomas Kellogg
Oct 15, 20243 min read
The Business Case for Quantified Loss Estimation
Many organizations assess default-related risks using labels like "high," "medium," or "low." We see red and become concerned, while...
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Thomas Kellogg
Sep 23, 20243 min read
Why Should I, a Subcontractor, Care About my Customers' Prequalification Processes?
Subcontractors are at the mercy of their customers’ prequalification processes. Many of these processes, especially for larger CM/GCs and...
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Thomas Kellogg
Sep 9, 20243 min read
Keys to a Successful Subcontractor Due Diligence SOP – Building a Robust Process
Creating solid business processes is critical as a company grows. The more people involved in any process, the more opportunity for error...
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Thomas Kellogg
Aug 27, 20244 min read
Why should I, a project Owner, care about subcontract default? It is the Construction Manager’s problem!
In a CM-at-risk or Lump Sum contract, the Construction Manager or General Contractor (CM/GC) has privity with the Subcontractors and is...
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Thomas Kellogg
Aug 13, 20244 min read
I've Never Had a Bad Default, Why Should I Care Now?
In brief, you have. You have likely had many defaults that have cost real money. The truth is, although catastrophic defaults are not an...
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Thomas Kellogg
Jul 23, 20244 min read
Why is “Prequal” a Bad Word?
Construction management is the product of thousands and thousands of intertwining processes and the efforts of hundreds (if not...
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Thomas Kellogg
Jul 15, 20241 min read
The Building BITE - Taking an Objective Look at Risk
Tom Kellogg was a guest on Proactive's Building BITE podcast. Tom and hosts Michael Diercksen and Christopher Epps talk about all things...
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Thomas Kellogg
Jun 16, 20241 min read
Arthur J Gallagher - SDI Newsletter Feature
Maple Insight's article on the current landscape of Subcontract Default Risk was featured in Arthur J Gallagher's 2024 SDI Newsletter:...
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Thomas Kellogg
Jun 16, 20241 min read
Branching Out - Inside Insight
Maple Insight was a featured guest on the Inside Insight Podcast. We talk everything default, how we can protect our projects, and the...
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