Are You Ready for Your Project? If you're comfortable with the answers to these questions, you know what every construction project owner should know. I understand the ratio of soft costs to hard project costs. On my project they consist of… Five things the financiers/banks and our board of directors will insist on knowing are… Architects and engineers come in all sizes and experience levels. My plan to engage the ideal team is… Historically, the AIA has been offering the industry a new set of contract formats every ten years. Key differences with the 2007 version (just now released and in use) are… Sustainable, or "Green" design and construction are in the news every day. The most important aspects of this to my organization are… The budget for my project is ALL IMPORTANT to this organization. I understand Value Engineering (VE) concept, and the best time to pursue it is… I have a pretty good understanding of "Design-Bid-Build" versus "Construction Management." Five key distinctions are… In my organization, the best available person to manage this project from inception to completion is… Several people in my organization have solid contacts in the building industry. My plan to take advantage of this is… If things should go wrong at some point, I have litigation, binding arbitration, and mediation at my disposal. My preference is…   For help answering these - and many other questions - call McCracken Consulting.