Mass Construction Show Pre-Construction Masterclass w/ John Myers of Gilbane Building Co.
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Jul 21, 2025 Join John Myers, Pre-Construction Executive at Gilbane Building Company with expertise in virtual design, as he shares insights on pre-construction strategies. Discover how urban project management is shifting towards efficient procurement methods. John highlights the importance of collaboration and trust among teams and explores the evolving roles in construction management. He also touches on navigating design-build contracts and effective communication in a multitasking culture, especially in the post-pandemic landscape.
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Complete Scope Capture First
- Complete scope capture before involving trade partners in design assist to make discussions productive.
- Outline partial design features with trades early to bridge concept to pricable scope.
Clarifying Design Build vs Assist
- Design build contracts integrate builder responsibility for architect and engineer work portions.
- Design assist delegates incomplete design parts to trade partners with shared risk and closer collaboration.
Design Assist Builds Relationships
- Design assist strengthens relationships and communication among designers, contractors, and clients.
- Collaborative in-person and texting interactions accelerate problem-solving during design phases.