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TI Budget vs Reality: My Proforma Needs Therapy

ricklahkar
May 12
1 min read

Client: We want exposed ceilings, polished concrete, and occupancy by July GC: After permits and 14 change orders? See you at Christmas City: 'Bring wet-signed plans' Me: It's BIM, not calligraphy 😵‍💫 Me opening the TI budget: confetti of negative numbers 🎉 Excel: 'circular reference' Me: same, emotionally

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