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The Hidden Risk of Late Builder Engagement in Commercial Construction
One of the most common risks in commercial construction projects is rarely discussed during early planning. It is the timing of when the builder becomes involved. In many commercial developments, contractors are only engaged after the design has been largely completed and the project is ready for tender. At this point, the expectation is that builders will price the design and deliver the project as documented. While this approach may appear structured and competitive, it oft

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Why Most Commercial Construction Projects Go Over Budget
In commercial construction, cost overruns are often treated as a construction problem. But the reality is far less comfortable. Most commercial construction projects go over budget long before construction even begins. By the time a builder is appointed, many of the cost pressures are already locked into the project through design decisions, procurement strategies, and incomplete documentation. Construction simply becomes the stage where those risks finally surface. Where Cos

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