“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
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 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….
What is the best predictor of performance for a General Contractor?
The company may have an impressive résumé. The owner still needs to know who is actually going to run the project. Originally published October 2012….
We Have a Guy.” But Is He Right for This Project?
Relationships can identify good candidates. They shouldn’t replace the owner’s process for determining whether those candidates are right for the project. Originally published September 2011….