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…
Staying on the Owner’s Rep Bid List: What We Expect From You
Setting the Stage for Success “How do we get on your bid list?” It’s a question Owner’s Representatives who manage construction projects hear frequently. But…
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. …