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The Moment I Realized Our Owner Change Order Numbers Weren’t Normal
I was prepping for a client presentation when I finally asked myself a question most contractors never bother to calculate: What is our real change order percentage across every project we’ve ever built? I expected the number to be low. I didn’t expect it to break the narrative the construction industry has leaned on for decades. The data showed that the “unavoidable” change orders everyone warns owners about… aren’t actually inevitable.

Zach Simmons
Nov 20, 20253 min read


Low Bid Doesn't Work: Exploring Alternative Delivery Methods in Oklahoma's Construction Industry
The allure of the hard bid method in Oklahoma's construction scene, commonly termed "low bid," appears straightforward on the surface:...

Zach Simmons
Oct 28, 202310 min read


What the Data Says: Commercial Construction Delivery Methods
Introduction The U.S. building construction industry, with its myriad stakeholders and intricate processes, is a complex web of...

Zach Simmons
Sep 26, 20234 min read


Design-Build Commercial Construction Can Save Time and Money: Development in OKC
Stronghold Construction's Introduction to Design Build Commercial Construction A Holistic Guide to Design Build Construction Methodology...

Zach Simmons
May 26, 20239 min read
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