tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2978735080062150109.post4077676465749675327..comments2023-07-23T10:37:13.255-04:00Comments on A Cracked Door: Bridge the GapUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2978735080062150109.post-79626427399991575812011-09-28T19:05:08.467-04:002011-09-28T19:05:08.467-04:00great post Ginny and so true!great post Ginny and so true!Sandy @VTWorkshttp://www.vermonttimberworks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2978735080062150109.post-39908378220606433932011-09-22T18:04:34.810-04:002011-09-22T18:04:34.810-04:00I think you hit the nail on the head, Ginny. Too o...I think you hit the nail on the head, Ginny. Too often, architects that design and GCs that do the work often never cross paths. You've got two parties working on something from completely different perspectives and neither wants to give. Architects want to make sure their plans will stand the test of time and GCs are trying to fit in to that carefully(loosely used) analyzed bid.<br /><br />Do the best you can. When I run in to that situation, I try to diplomatically explain that the cost for what is spec'ed is X and the options for the budget allowed is Y. That's the point when the GC has to pitch in on the effort to come to a resolution.<br /><br />Tough spot.Nick Loveladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08559118263073230914noreply@blogger.com