Sustainability in Facilities: Turning ESG Goals into Actionable FM Plans
ESG commitments become real in facilities. Use this step-by-step plan—baseline, prioritize, fund, execute, and verify—to cut costs, reduce carbon, and improve comfort.
From Land to Line: How Strategic Real Estate Shapes the Future of Utilities
Every mile of line begins with land. In the utility industry, real estate isn’t just a support function — it’s the foundation of growth, resilience, and customer trust.
When the Lease Ends: Strategic Occupancy Planning for Growing Organizations
Lease expirations are inflection points. Start 18–24 months out, model renew vs. relocate, and design for hybrid work to reduce costs and boost talent outcomes.
The $1.2M Mistake: Why Owner’s Reps Must Be Engaged Early
A $1.2 million mistake taught David Gray a hard truth: waiting too long to hire an Owner’s Rep costs more than it saves. This post explains why early engagement pays off.
Scope Baseline Docs: Locking the Vision, Avoiding the Drift
Projects don’t usually fail all at once — they fail by drifting. In this post, David Gray explains why scope baseline docs are essential to anchor vision, control scope, and prevent drift.
Data-Driven Project Controls: My Take on Turning Information into Insight
Reports don’t win projects—decisions do. In this post, David Gray shares personal insights on how data-driven project controls move beyond reporting the past to predicting the future, giving leaders foresight, confidence, and clarity.
From Break-Fix to Proactive Planning: The ROI of Facilities Strategy
Reactive maintenance costs more than you think. Learn how shifting to proactive facilities strategies saves money, reduces risk, and strengthens resilience.
Smart Facilities, Smarter Budgets: How Technology is Redefining FM
Facility Management is no longer just about maintenance—it’s about data, technology, and strategy. Learn how IoT, AI, and smart buildings are transforming FM into a driver of cost savings and sustainability.
The Modern Workplace: CRE Strategies in a Post-Pandemic World
Hybrid work has reshaped corporate real estate. Discover strategies for right-sizing portfolios, improving employee experience, and building sustainable, data-driven workplaces.
PC-005 – Cost Control: Personal Lessons on Planning for Predictability
David Gray shares lessons from complex projects on how disciplined cost control builds predictability, trust, and executive confidence.
Beyond the Blueprint: Facility Management for Long-Term Asset Value
Facility Management isn’t just operations—it’s a strategic lever for asset value, lifecycle planning, and business resilience. Here’s how FM delivers ROI.
Scope Management & Control: Protecting the Vision Before It Slips Away
Projects don’t usually fail from one big mistake—they fail in the margins, and scope is often the culprit. In this post, David Gray shares practical insights on how to define, protect, and control scope so capital projects stay aligned with strategy and deliver results that last.
Cost Control: Planning for Predictability
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.
Schedule Control: Building Predictability Into Every Project
Project schedules aren’t just technical—they’re strategic. This blog breaks down five key components of schedule control that every owner should lead.
Change Management – Navigating Shifts Without Losing Control
Every project changes. Learn how to handle those changes without losing control. This post covers a complete change management framework for capital projects.
Scope Baseline Components – What Every Owner Needs to Lock in Before Design Begins
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.
The Strategic Partner You Didn’t Know You Needed
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 Million-Dollar Question: Why Early Requirements Define Project Success
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.
What Are Project Controls?
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.
The Hidden Advantage: What an Owner’s Rep Really Brings to the Table
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.