Value Engineering

Originally Posted to LinkedIn 4/7/25

Value engineering originates with vendors, not the builder/GC.

So, builders, don't keep your vendors at arm’s length and merely collect their bids; continually engage them! Ask them what’s new in product development and for their cost-saving ideas.

Relationships are as important to the builder/GC as to their vendors and are critical for keeping pace with industry progress and maximizing margin.

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