From why “never assume” is the golden rule on site to how document control, health & safety, value engineering, and communication actually make or break a programme, Warren shares what it really takes to deliver projects on time, on budget, and safely — and how designers can help contractors long before site starts.

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What You’ll Learn

• Why bridging the gap between design vision and site delivery starts with earlier collaboration
• The “never assume” mindset — and how small assumptions can create big site issues
• How document control portals help teams work from the latest information (and reduce mistakes)
• What a Contracts Manager actually does day-to-day across multiple live projects
• Why health & safety is the biggest thing keeping delivery teams up at night
• Practical value engineering wins — why lighting is often the first big saving, and how to do it smartly
• How to spot cost-saving alternatives in furniture and finishes without compromising design intent
• Where sustainability is genuinely viable — and where it becomes a cost/time balancing act
• How AI, Matterport scans, and immersive visuals could change decision-making and reduce surprises
• The biggest delivery challenge: communication, expectation management, and getting end users on board early
• How designers can help projects run smoother by sharing standard details and build-critical info sooner

This episode is a must-listen for anyone designing, managing, or delivering workplace projects — and for teams who want fewer surprises once the programme hits site.

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