Insights
Notes on judgment, stewardship, and the work.
Brief essays on how we think about owner's representation and the decisions that shape a construction project.
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The Right Approach Is Rarely the Same Approach
There is rarely one right answer. But there is usually a right approach, and it begins with the client, not the template.
September 12, 20254 min read - 02Read →
How to Vet a General Contractor
A short, practical guide for owners who have never hired a GC, and for those who have, but never felt confident about it.
August 27, 20256 min read - 03Read →
What Is an Owner's Representative?
A plain-language guide to the role: what an owner's representative does at each phase, how the job differs from the contractor and the architect, when you need one, and how the fee works.
August 6, 20257 min read - 04Read →
Owner's Representative vs. Construction Manager
The two roles are often used interchangeably. They are not the same job, and the difference shows up exactly when a project gets difficult.
July 22, 20255 min read