STRAIGHT TALK ON CAPITAL PROJECTS

STRAIGHT TALK ON CAPITAL PROJECTS

Owner-side insight into the decisions, tradeoffs, and realities that shape complex capital projects.

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Tenant Improvements & Build-Outs July 13, 2011

Measure Twice, Move Once – Ensure Design Team Understands Your Needs to Avoid Costly Mistakes

When performing a space plan with existing storage utility shelving, ensure the design team captures and compares both horizontal square footage as well as vertical…


Risk & Regulatory July 8, 2011

Don’t Get Burned by Misleading Fire Extinguisher Maintenance Calls

Did you ever receive a call stating “This is the fire extinguisher company. We’d like to schedule your annual inspection. Would tomorrow be convenient?” The…


Building Systems & Technology July 7, 2011

How many Category 6 Ethernet Cables fit inside conduit?

Many landlords require low voltage cabling such as Ethernet inside the wall cavity or floor channel to be run in conduit.  When planning cable runs, consult with…


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Richard Neuman

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STRAIGHT TALK WEEKLY

The Most Consequential Capital Decisions Are Made Before Construction Begins.

Straight Talk challenges assumptions and blind spots that shape capital outcomes.

The issues explored here are often the ones project teams recognize long before they reach executive leadership.

Each week, you'll gain better questions to ask, earlier warning signs to recognize, and practical insights—before problems become expensive.

Grounded in real owner-side experience.

Plain-spoken.
Practical.
Unvarnished.


Because the decisions that matter most are often the ones everyone sees, but few discuss openly.

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