The Cost Wasn’t Eliminated. The Options Were.
Some construction budget decisions don’t save money. They decide what the next capital project has to undo. Every capital project starts with more ideas than…
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The Building Gets Transferred. The Reasoning Often Doesn’t.
Capital projects don’t just transfer buildings. They transfer the consequences of decisions—often without transferring the reasoning behind them. I’ll never forget a General Manager saying…
Every Project Gets an Explanation. Not Every Explanation Is True.
The project is finished. The budget has been reconciled. The punch list is complete. The team gathers for the lessons-learned session. Someone asks what went…
“Your Guy” Still Has to Earn It
When trusted recommendations quietly change the conversation. I’ve worked with owners and decision-makers who recommended consultants, contractors, and design teams for all kinds of reasons….
When a Project Finds More Than It Was Funded to Fix
Sometimes the most consequential capital decisions appear after work begins. The roof is already off. The contractor calls to report a deteriorated roof access door,…
How High-Performing Capital Programs Integrate Signage Into the Building Strategy
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…
The Building Was Designed. The Technology Infrastructure Wasn’t
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….
GCs Won’t Love This, Owners Will: The Rider Every CapEx Leader Must Drive Before Signing an AIA Contract
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…
Guardians of Performance: The Role of Building Commissioning and Envelope Consultants
In the world of construction, ensuring that a building performs efficiently, safely, and sustainably from day one is paramount. Two key players in achieving this…
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…
Turning Developments into Destinations
As published in The Hauppauge Reporter By Richard Neuman Vice President & Long Island Market Lead Project and Development Services JLL As people continue to…
Developers Design Larger, Safer Warehouses to Meet Ecommerce Demand
New industrial space at HIP slated to be taller, brighter and sustainable As published in the Hauppauge Reporter By Richard Neuman Vice President & Long…
What is the best predictor of performance for a General Contractor?
Prediction is a tricky thing especially when it comes to General Contractors. And in most cases, the lowest price is not always the best price….
Value Engineering (VE) – Are you designing in value or just cutting costs?
This is a familiar statement in design and construction – “Every time we are asked to do “Value Engineering” it was to lower the cost!”…
What is the difference between an Owner’s Representative and a Project Manager?
In a recent LinkedIn discussion group amongst professional Owner’s Reps, a question was raised on whether we are referred to as Owner’s Reps, Project Managers or both. …