Constructive Conversations

1. Chaos Costs Money (part 1)

Is it the construction industry's nature to produce chaos that costs Ys money during a capital project construction phase? If so, how do Ys counter this? (part 1)

2. Chaos Costs Money (part 2)

Is it the construction industry's nature to produce chaos that costs Ys money during a capital project construction phase? If so, how do Ys counter this? (part 2)

3. Are Invoices Always Right?

It's just a capital project invoice. How complicated could it be? You'd be surprised...

4. Contracts (part 1)

The basics of YMCA capital project contracts. (part 1)

5. Contracts (part 2)

The basics of YMCA capital project contracts. (part 2)

6. When the Low Bid Isn't The Best Bid

Is the low bid always the best bid? The answer might surprise you.

7. How Does OneRep Prove Savings

If the project comes in on time and on budget, how do we prove savings?

8. OneRep Y Stories

How did Jim get involved in the Y, how did Jim & Dave's careers intersect, and what led to the formation of OneRep?

9. The Value of a Project Gatekeeper ("The Bad Cop")

Y-capital projects can greatly benefit from someone outside of the organization's leadership; who's outsider status enables the project to move forward smoothly.

10. Who Is Liable When Something Goes Wrong?

How should Y's approach major capital projects to ensure things don't go sideways?

11. Beware Free Preconstruction Services

Taking advantage of free pre-construction services can be tricky.