Why Some Change Orders Grow Faster Than the Work
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…
capital project management
The Hardest Part of Capital Projects Isn’t Construction
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…
Should You Manage the Capital Project Internally?
The question isn’t whether someone on staff can manage the project. It’s whether the organization has the right capability—and capacity—to do it. Originally published March…
Is the Owner Holding Up the Project?
The schedule can slip even when the architect, contractor, and consultants are doing exactly what they are supposed to do. Originally published March 2012. Updated…
What Does an Owner’s Rep Actually Do?
The architect designs. The contractor builds. The broker handles the transaction. Who is looking across the project for the owner? Originally published October 2011. Updated…