Drawing on personal experiences—like buying a car—Matt illustrates why understanding costs and reviewing pricing diligently is critical for successful project management.
In this guide for Architects, we learn how to navigate change orders, track outstanding pricing requests, and involve the right teams for accurate pricing reviews. Matt also shares essential strategies for comparing pricing across projects and handling cash allowances to avoid costly mistakes. Whether you’re an architect, project manager, or construction professional, this episode offers actionable insights to help you improve your pricing process and build stronger client relationships.
Topics Covered
🏗️ Change orders and their impact on project costs
🏗️ Best practices for pricing reviews and tracking requests
🏗️ Involving the right teams for accurate pricing
🏗️ Cash allowances: what to watch for
🏗️ Building trust and long-term relationships with owners
Chapters
00:00 – Introduction to Construction Administration and Pricing
02:02 – Understanding Change Orders and Pricing Requests
06:12 – Reviewing Pricing and Involving the Right Teams
09:47 – Comparing Pricing Across Projects
13:57 – Finalizing Change Orders and Cash Allowances
18:02 – Best Practices for Pricing and Project Management
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Keywords:
construction pricing, change orders, construction administration, pricing review, RFIs, project management, cash allowances, contractor relationships, construction management, due diligence