ZEN LESSON # 10 Change is ConstantConstruction Schedules. It is so important to understand that a construction schedule is dynamic, it’s a living, breathing entity that is...
ZEN LESSON #9: Rollercoaster?! Yes Please!A home construction project is an EMOTIONAL ROLLERCOASTER even when it’s going well. This next lesson will help you understand — and deal...
ZEN LESSON # 8 Uncertainties & MistakesAnyone who has lived through a home construction project knows first hand there are uncertainties during the process. These uncertainties...
Zen Lesson #7: Your Construction Project is a PrototypeHere at Priority One Projects we're getting back to our series, Lessons from the Zen Builder. In today's modern world of user friendly...
Zen Lesson # 6: Unique Purchasing DecisionA home construction project is very different than most other purchasing experiences that we are used to today. In today’s world were you...
Zen Lesson # 5: Home Construction is a Process, not a productThis is a key point missed by most homeowners and many construction professionals as well: A home construction project is more of a...
Zen Lesson # 4: Design to a BudgetA key to the Collaborative Construction approach is to design to a budget, rather than designing to a concept. Every client has a budget...
Zen Lesson # 3: Have an Owner's RepresentativeOne key team member that is often overlooked is the Owners Representative. Most people don’t even know that such a person exists, much...
Zen Lesson #2: Use Collaborative Construction and Hire Your Entire Team at the StartAs an Owner's Rep I lead construction teams using “Collaborative Construction.” Collaborative Construction is widely used by many...
Zen Lesson #1: CLARITY, OPEN COMMUNICATION, and TRUST"The traditional approach to designing and building a home construction project creates CONFUSION, CONFLICT and DISAPPOINTMENT. It is...