Why Preconstruction Is Where Projects Are Won or Lost
By the time a shovel hits the ground, most of the critical decisions have already been made. The structural system is set. The unit mix is locked. The MEP design is either coordinated or it isn’t. The subcontractor bids are either reflective of real market conditions or they’re not. Preconstruction is where projects are actually […]
The Hidden Cost of Misaligned Incentives in Construction
There’s a structural problem in the construction industry that doesn’t get talked about enough: the incentives of your contractor and the incentives of your project are often pointing in different directions. A traditional contractor gets paid on volume and margin. The faster they turn projects, the more they make. Change orders are profit centers. Schedule […]
Why Your General Contractor Should Think Like a Developer
Most general contractors think about one thing: building what’s on the drawings. Get it done, get paid, move on. That’s not a criticism. It’s just how the industry is structured. The problem is that developers and investors need more than that. They need a contractor who understands what’s actually at stake: the pro forma, the […]