Contractors and Change Orders: What You Need to Know
A submitted change order does not automatically mean the owner is responsible for the cost. Originally published May 2012. Updated September 2026 to reflect current…
SD to CD: What Owners Should Expect During Design
SD, DD and CD aren’t just design phases. Each one should move the owner closer to decisions the project can actually build. Originally published July…
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
The construction team can deliver the building and still not own everything required to make it operational. Originally published February 2023. Updated September 2026 to…
Construction Manager vs. General Contractor – Part 5 – Construction, Scheduling & Payments
Once construction begins, the delivery structure affects how the owner sees progress, manages schedule decisions and validates what is being paid for. Originally published February…
Construction Manager vs. General Contractor – Part 4 – Contract, Design & Cost
The contract structure matters more than the label. Owners need to understand when cost becomes known, how design is supported and which risks remain. Originally…
Construction Manager vs. General Contractor – Part 3 – Qualifications
The firm may have an impressive résumé. The owner needs to know whether the team assigned to the project does too. Originally published February 2023….
Construction Manager vs. General Contractor – Part 2 – Pre-Construction
Preconstruction isn’t just work that happens before construction. It’s when cost, schedule, logistics and procurement assumptions can still be tested before they become field problems….
Construction Manager vs. General Contractor – Part I – Overview
The question isn’t simply which one is better. It’s which project-delivery structure fits the owner, the project and the decisions that need to be made….
Knock Out and Win the Punch List Before Construction
Prepare for the Punch List before, during, and after construction.
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.
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.
Bad News Does Not Get Better With Age
“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place” – George Bernard Shaw