CRYING FOUL ON OWNERS' REPS

摘要

hey say they still love the thrill of the game-the healthy competition for jobs, the highs of landing projects and the satisfaction of executing them. But some veteran architects, engineers and contractors that deliver major-league stadiums, arenas and ballparks are disenchanted. At times, they feel trivialized, manipulated and abused. In part, they blame their discontent on the recent rise in power of the owner's representative. Owners' reps are charged with getting the most quality for the owner without going over budget or getting behind schedule. They influence team selection and negotiate contracts. They have leverage.