Us vs the GC: Why Construction Projects Turn Adversarial
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Matt Brennan explores the adversarial mentality between Architects and General Contractors in construction projects.
Why does Construction Administration so often feel like a battle between Architects and General Contractors? In this episode of What the RFI?, Matt Brennan takes a deep dive into one of the biggest challenges in the AEC industry: the growing “Us vs the GC” mentality that can develop during construction projects. Drawing from over 20 years of experience in Architecture and Construction Administration, Matt explores why project teams become adversarial, how communication breaks down on site, an...
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