Driving the project
Our most vital role is the "COMMUNICATION DRIVER." Over 60% of issues on projects are related to communication breakdown. Communication by itself is not enough. As an owner you have a team of experts that includes the realtors, attorneys, financial institutions, engineers, architects, testing agencies, contractors, and other vendors. Someone needs to orchestrate all that communication and drive the project.
Communication Driver
Nothing is more frustrating than losing time because a team member states, “I sent that question or request to someone last week… I am waiting for an answer.”
When it is time for the next project meeting, you discover the question is still unanswered because it lacked clarity and necessary details, needed input from a third party, no time frame was given for an answer, or there was no follow-up.
Now, your project is at a standstill. The owner has lost precious and usually expensive time on their project schedule. ORS is the intermediary for critical communication.
The first step is to ascertain the intracity of your project to fully understand your program and vision.
Using our experience and expertise, ORS will ask appropriate questions to get in front of potential obstacles that may have been overlooked.
ORS’s goal is to provide you, the owner, the with peace of mind knowing their vision and best interests will be protected.
“Driving Communication” is how ORS can help prevent breakdowns.
ORS will:
Keep the project team on schedule.
Identify scope gaps with the program and/or design team early so change orders and omissions are minimized.
Monitor the schedule on a weekly basis.
ORS will ensure the project “look ahead schedule” is maintained so that if unexpected critical milestones are in jeopardy, we can find solutions to keep your project on track.
It is not unusual for obstacles to arise during construction. ORS will be out in front of any challenges by developing strategic solutions and resolutions before they impact the project and the owner.
ORS will assist you in selecting a team that will work together. By building trust within the team, being accessible, orchestrating critical communication, and keeping the team focused on the owner priorities, ORS can curtail issues that arise with even the best teams.
Whether dealing with cost overruns or difficult contractors, ORS will stay impartial and provide necessary unbiased information allowing owners to make educated decisions.