by Martin Meissner | Sep 17, 2024 | Blog, Dealership Construction, Project Management, Uncategorized
Pretty much every construction or renovation project we are involved with results in the displacement of employees. Maybe it’s just a few days for some repairs or building maintenance like new paint or flooring. While inconvenient, it can usually be accommodated...
by Michael Kubinski | Apr 17, 2024 | Blog, Dealership Construction, Dealership Design, Project Management
“So, what do you guys do anyway?” In many respects it’s an honest question. Certainly, there are no shortage of consultant jokes out there. In reality, the owner’s representative plays a crucial role in your project. An owner’s representative oversees and...
by Michael Kubinski | Dec 5, 2023 | Blog, Dealer Maintenance, Dealer Maintenance, Dealership Construction, Project Management, Uncategorized
It seems like almost every project we embark on, the client says, “How quickly can we get it done?” or “I want the best possible price!” So, we thought it was time to address the myth of good, fast, and cheap – you can’t have it all. Here’s what we’re...
by Michael Kubinski | Oct 26, 2023 | Blog, Dealership Construction, Project Management, Uncategorized
It may take a second to get this one, but once you see it, you can’t unsee it. The “S” is upside down on this sign. The Devil is in the Details. We all know the phrase, “The Devil is in the Details”. When it comes construction projects these...
by Michael Kubinski | Jun 27, 2023 | Dealership Construction, Dealership Design, Dealership Technology, Project Management, Uncategorized
It seems it’s a de facto part of almost every project discussion these days. We are on calls with an automotive brand, and they are talking about their EV strategy. Brands stating that they will not build anymore internal combustion engines (ICE) after a certain model...
by Martin Meissner | May 3, 2023 | Dealership Construction, Dealership Design, Dealership Technology, Project Management, Uncategorized
We’ve heard the stories time and again of dealer principals who have been burned on previous projects or who are frustrated as their current projects timeline and budget spiral over plan. Most of the time its due to five mistakes owners make when building or...
