They kept their promise.
They view construction firms as a resource which is
to be managed. Owners understand more about the construction process than ever
before.
You will increase their wages and give them more
responsibility.
They are half-way to wanting to do a good job for
you.
They are half-way to wanting to do a good job for
you. The unpredictable part is by how much.
It is almost expected. There is no substitute.
Architects and engineers are under the same price pressure thus, costs must be cut
and experienced people are spread thin.
Plan creation suffers and details are left out,
leaving room for interpretation, conflict and eventually, litigation. Olivia has
made me think further about what construction contracting has to offer
her.
She is starting to ask about industries and
careers. No standard procedures manual. Direct cost items such as material and
non-directs such as insurance.
It is what most people think of when they hear the
term project management.
If not, we should reasonably expect to hold them
accountable. It is a dedicated course in any Construction Management curriculm.
Current contracts are written by increasingly cunning lawyers who number more than
ever.
Why not business processes?
People point to labor, material, design, software
and many other areas where there is chaos in the marketplace.