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Typical Client Questions

Below is a short list of some typical questions we are asked by our clients.

The motivation for founding Better Projects Incorporated is the same as its been for 28 years, we earnestly want to help others have more successful project outcomes. We want to help project organizations deliver projects so well that Everyone involved with the Project is satisfied with the Project.

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For any given project, what is the optimal contact procurement model for that job? And what are the key considerations? What are the pros and cons of each model?

How do we, as a Project Owner organization, get more of our approved project budget spent each year? How do we get more projects delivered faster each year with the existing staffing levels?

How do our engineering and construction service providers generate their profits on my projects? How can I gain transparency and find ways to save on unnecessary costs?

How do we help our construction contractor have a more successful project? How do we help our consulting engineering firm have a more successful project?

Why do contractor bids / cost estimates often disagree with the cost estimate of our design consultant or third-party cost consultant? How do we address this for better business planning and for better management of stakeholder expectations?

What is included with “constructability services?” And how can we make it better?

How do we avoid scope creep and design churn on our engineering and construction projects? How do actually create schedule float for our construction contractors instead of being too optimistic?

How do we procure Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) services without getting taken advantage of by the Contractor? How do we get the most out of that ECI Contractor?