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Nobody likes someone who “talks smart” and I am personally repulsed by it. People who do this overtly are typically covering for other deficiencies but may be in a position of intellectual authority so they feel inclined to state the obvious. My brother calls it “stupid talk” and I can’t think of a better way […]

Sometimes clients start to exhibit gate-keeping tendencies as a project nears completion. It starts slowly and may be the symptom of construction fatigue, but can evolve to the point of seriously affecting your ability to grow your firm. They slowly morph into an ugly troll blocking you from crossing a bridge into your company’s future.

I used to be in the school of thought, largely through industry programming from others, that you need to give employees the benefit of the doubt. That is, let them succeed but also, let them fail. Social Media is pushing this concept a lot. However, who assumes the risk if your employee fails? You do,

Construction is like a symphony when the Architect, Client, and Contractor are all adhering to a time-honored construction approach with a singular goal in mind; to produce a high quality building that meets the needs of the Client. However, it is worth understanding that although all three parties are looking to complete the projects, the

Make sure your Conceptual Design and the corresponding Construction Documents are 100% complete before you begin construction. And push back against clients and contractors that want to push you to “whip up some basic drawings just to get started.” All fixtures, finishes, lighting, furniture, equipment, and every single material and effect needs to be sorted