The Executive Sponsor Is Not an Appeals Court
A vendor disagreed with a decision and took it to someone more senior. The owner is the one who has to live with what happened…
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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…
“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….
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…
Top 5.5 Consultants You Should Hire For Your Office Buildout
The architect and engineers may design the project, but several other specialists can make the buildout considerably easier to plan, coordinate and operate. Originally published…
What is the difference between an Owner’s Representative and a Project Manager?
The titles can overlap. The more important question is who the person represents, what authority they have, and what they are responsible for. Originally published…
When Should an Owner’s Rep Get Involved? Before the Project Starts.
Some of the most consequential project decisions are made before anyone thinks the project has started. Originally published May 2012. Updated October 2026. A project…
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…
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….