Project Collaboration

A service designed to bridge the “gap” that seemingly exists between Owners and Contractors. The goal is to increase the probability of success by serving as an “industry-neutral” third party to clearly define expectations (and thereby eliminate or minimize mistakes), define strategies and build consensus where obstacles exist. We believe we can effectively serve as a strategic third-party to develop appropriate communication tools to help both owners and contractors achieve their individual objectives while also building trust and strengthening their relationships with their contracting counterparts. Rather than through software applications (which are readily abundant in the industry), this service is intended to use “people skills” to provide strategic dialogue between appropriate members of each organization.

Despite the collective great efforts of many, the industry as a whole remains encumbered with numerous problems, both perceived and real. Projects are often over budget, behind schedule or both, despite the best of intentions. Quality is yet another area that lacks uniform consistency. Mistrust on the part of both Owners and Contractors only serves to exacerbate the problems.

In addition, because the industry as a whole is highly fragmented, and includes multiple layers (each having their own agenda), no single authority or uniform standard exists to govern all construction projects. As a result, each project and its related team members are left to their own devices for determining the fate of their projects. And despite the fact the industry possesses great technical merit and organization skill, the non-uniform approach as to “how” projects should be managed and constructed has given appearance to worse results rather than better. Consequently, the overall reputation of the industry continues to suffer. More importantly, owners and contractors are not obtaining the specific results they initially desired.