1. The Facilities Process Sound Off: Top 10 Expert Tips
It’s never too early to start planning, involving experts and reaching out to your community
Understand the entire budget: Hard and soft costs
Understand the role of each partner, their services, cost and payment method before you engage
Great teams can equal cost savings: select partners based on qualifications, not fee
Be realistic: Timeline, scope, expectations, etc.
Each industry uses certain terminology/acronyms: Learn the language, ask question
Don’t fall in love, do your due diligence
Don’t sacrifice long term benefits for low up-front costs
Always get independent legal advice BEFORE you contract
Learn from others: Use available resources