Tag: project planning

10 Must‑Ask Questions Before Hiring Construction Consultants
Construction Management | July 10, 2025
10 Must‑Ask Questions Before Hiring Construction Consultants

Hiring the right construction consultants can save you from budget blowouts, permit delays, and mid-project migraines. In this guide, we break down the 12 smartest questions to ask before bringing a consultant on board—plus, how JDJ Consulting Group answers each one. If you’re planning a development in LA or beyond, this checklist is your best first step.

What Are the Five Phases of Value Engineering? A Step-by-Step Guide to Better Project Outcomes
RE Development | July 1, 2025
What Are the Five Phases of Value Engineering? A Step-by-Step Guide to Better Project Outcomes

Value engineering follows five structured phases—Information, Creative, Evaluation, Development, and Presentation—to improve project outcomes, reduce costs, and enhance functionality. This proven process helps construction, real estate, and manufacturing teams make smarter decisions by focusing on function-first analysis, creative solutions, and data-driven implementation for long-term project success.