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The Construction Problem No One is Talking About—But Should

Lack of quality control and assurance in manufacturing is leading to a major crisis in the construction industry caused by damaged goods, late deliveries and other issues, Bingham Construction’s Jeff Bingham tells GlobeSt.com EXCLUSIVELY.

Jeff Bingham Bingham: “No one can afford to add schedule float time or extended general-condition costs to already razor-thin project margins and deadlines to cover a manufacturer’s inability to produce the correct or non-damaged product.”

SAN DIEGO—Lack of quality control and assurance in manufacturing is leading to a major crisis in CRE construction, caused by damaged goods, late deliveries and other issues, Bingham Construction’s CEO Jeff Bingham tells GlobeSt.com. Bingham says suppliers to the construction industry are becoming overwhelmed with orders and are unable to handle them properly, which is costing contractors like him money and, potentially, clients. Bingham spoke with us exclusively about this issue and what he believes should be done about it.

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Carrie Rossenfeld

Carrie Rossenfeld

Carrie Rossenfeld is a reporter for the San Diego and Orange County markets on GlobeSt.com and a contributor to Real Estate Forum. She was a trade-magazine and newsletter editor in New York City before moving to Southern California to become a freelance writer and editor for magazines, books and websites. Rossenfeld has written extensively on topics including commercial real estate, running a medical practice, intellectual-property licensing and giftware. She has edited books about profiting from real estate and has ghostwritten a book about starting a home-based business.

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