SD’s to CD’s, Navigating the Design & Construction Acronym Salad
Turning a new space or building idea into a tangible reality involves a comprehensive and structured process encompassing various phases. In the world of architecture…
Let Your Employees Shine In Your New Office Planning
Selecting the right building and layout for your new office space requires careful consideration during the early due diligence stages. While brokers and architects play…
What is the difference between a “Union Shop” and “Open Shop” in Construction?
“Open Shop” and “Union” are two construction industry employment structures. And choosing between them is an important decision for business owners, contractors, construction workers, and…
Unleashing the Power of Architectural and Engineering Design Teams: How They Supercharge Your Project!
You may have wondered who are all the engineers and consultants working on a project, and why are they needed. Construction design teams are groups…
Construction Manager vs. General Contractor – Part 6 – Logistics, Owner/Vendor Coordination
In this final part, I cover logistics and coordination between the GC/CM and your vendors along with my recommendation. Pros of General Contractor…
Construction Manager vs. General Contractor – Part 5 – Construction, Scheduling & Payments
There are several types of contracts that a General Contractor or Construction Manager (GC/CM) use: Lump Sum Contract: Under this contract, the GC/CM agrees to…
Construction Manager vs. General Contractor – Part 4 – Contract, Design & Cost
A GC contract is a fixed-price contract and is considered a transfer of risk to the contractor. The GC assumes the risk of cost overruns…
Construction Manager vs. General Contractor – Part 3 – Qualifications
When selecting firms to participate in a CM/GC RFP (Request for Proposal), it is important to carefully review each firm’s qualifications to ensure that you…
Construction Manager vs. General Contractor – Part 2 – Pre-Construction
Pre-construction services (Precon) are a key aspect of the CM process and are crucial to a successful project outcome. These services can include critical path…
Construction Manager vs. General Contractor – Part I – Overview
When choosing between a General Contractor (GC) or a Construction Manager (CM), several factors should be considered such as schedule, budget, the complexity of the…