STRAIGHT TALK ON CAPITAL PROJECTS

STRAIGHT TALK ON CAPITAL PROJECTS

Capital programs appear “under control”—until they don't. Owner-side governance, cost exposure, and risk.

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Tenant Improvements & Build-Outs February 9, 2023

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…


Tenant Improvements & Build-Outs February 8, 2023

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…


Development & Capital Projects February 7, 2023

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…


Development & Capital Projects February 3, 2023

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…


Development & Capital Projects February 2, 2023

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…


Development & Capital Projects February 1, 2023

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…


Tenant Improvements & Build-Outs November 30, 2022

Knock Out and Win the Punch List Before Construction

Prepare for the Punch List before, during, and after construction.


Building Systems & Technology July 7, 2020

UV Disinfect on Demand – Post COVID-19 Office Technology Safety Series

A series of articles addressing various products and technologies available to complement the changing office landscape due to COVID-19 safety.


Building Systems & Technology June 23, 2020

Restrooms – Post COVID-19 Office Technology Safety Series

A series of articles addressing various products and technologies available to complement the changing office landscape due to COVID-19 safety.


Development & Capital Projects May 28, 2020

Delivering News, Good or Bad, is Key to Your Successful Construction Project

“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place” – George Bernard Shaw


Risk & Regulatory May 14, 2020

Covid-19 – NYC and Long Island Construction Impact Update as of May 14, 2020

Construction Update for NYC & Long Island – Updates from New York State regarding Phase One Construction Guidelines


Risk & Regulatory May 6, 2020

Covid-19 – NYC and Long Island Construction Impact Update as of May 6, 2020

Construction Update for NYC & Long Island


Risk & Regulatory April 30, 2020

Covid-19 – NYC and Long Island Construction Impact Update as of April 30, 2020

Construction Update for NYC & Long Island


Risk & Regulatory April 10, 2020

Covid-19 – NYC and Long Island Construction Impact Update as of April 10, 2020

Construction Update for NYC & Long Island


Risk & Regulatory April 8, 2020

Covid-19 – NYC and Long Island Construction Impact Update as of April 8, 2020

Construction Update for NYC & Long Island


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