The problem isn’t the schedule—it’s when it’s treated as a commitment Most early project schedules aren’t wrong.They’re imagined — built before procurement, sequencing, and market…
The most expensive part of some change orders isn’t the work – It’s the math. And the way that math is structured can cause the final…
It’s deciding which projects deserve capital. That decision sits at the heart of effective capital project planning. Most people think capital projects get difficult once…
Signage rarely creates problems.Poor integration does. And when integration is deferred, the consequences rarely stay small. In disciplined capital programs, signage is not a finishing…
Infrastructure Must Be Engineered Before Installation Begins — Or the Building Won’t Support Its Systems Most technology failures don’t happen because equipment was installed incorrectly….
Closing the Gap Between Legal Language and Construction Reality Most owners assume an AIA contract protects them. It doesn’t. At least, not from the problems…
A Small Stain With a Big Story Behind It First published 2011 | Rebuilt (and upgraded) for 2026 This was the very first article I…
In capital projects, when someone says “just get it built,” alignment has usually already broken down. Every phase has a failure point when alignment is…
Most construction bid failures aren’t caused by price.They’re caused by what never got surfaced. Teams line up numbers, normalize scope, and congratulate themselves for consistency.But…
Why the lowest number rarely reflects your real project cost. Most capital projects don’t fail because of bad construction.They struggle because risk isn’t translated into…
Setting the Stage for Success “How do we get on your bid list?” It’s a question Owner’s Representatives who manage construction projects hear frequently. But…
The drawings may be complete. The design team’s role in protecting the design intent may not be. Originally published December 2024. Updated September 2026 to…
Facilities does not have to turn every expenditure into a saving. It does need to show leadership what the organization receives in return. Originally published…
The accounting classification matters. But it should not become the strategy for deciding what the building needs. Originally published October 2024. Updated September 2026 to…
Construction is only one part of the cost. A realistic relocation budget has to capture everything required to design, build, equip, connect and move into…
