“Just Get It Built” Might Be the Most Dangerous Instruction an Owner Can Give
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…
contractor selection
Bid Leveling Isn’t About Picking a Winner — It’s About Exposing What You’re Really Buying
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…
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…
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…
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….