
Delivering Projects That Matter
Insights, Systems & Stories on Better Project Delivery
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Project schedules aren’t just technical—they’re strategic. This blog breaks down five key components of schedule control that every owner should lead.
Every project changes. Learn how to handle those changes without losing control. This post covers a complete change management framework for capital projects.
Most projects don’t fail in construction—they fail in definition. Learn the key components of a scope baseline and how to lock them in early.
A true Owner’s Rep does more than deliver—they protect your project’s vision from compromise. Here's how they create value that no contract can quantify.
The most expensive mistakes in capital projects happen long before concrete is poured. Here’s why early requirements definition is where real success (or failure) begins.
Project controls are more than just a reporting function—they are the systems and strategies that keep your project on track, on budget, and aligned with your goals. This post breaks down the what, why, and how of project controls from a real-world practitioner’s perspective.
Owner’s reps do more than “manage” a project—they safeguard vision, navigate complexity, and bring accountability to every decision. Here’s how I’ve seen it firsthand.

From Field to Boardroom — and Into the Details That Make Projects Work
I’m David Gray, and I’ve spent 15+ years helping complex capital projects get delivered — on time, on budget, and with clarity. David Gray Projects is where I unpack what works, what doesn’t, and how teams can deliver better.
Budget overruns aren’t just common—they’re expected. But they don’t have to be. In this post, we explore how real cost control (not just tracking) can help capital project leaders forecast accurately, manage contingencies, and build confidence from boardroom to jobsite.