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The Art of the Ask: Why Better Owner Expectations Are the Foundation of Better Project Outcomes

The Art of the Ask: Why Better Owner Expectations Are the Foundation of Better Project Outcomes

By Denton WilsonApril 2, 2026
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Authors

Adam Hoots, Construction ACHE Solutions
Ashlee McMillan
Benjamin Carter
Brian Winningham, Field Driven Lean
Buddy Brumley, Skiles Group
Debra Hilmerson, Hilmerson Safety
Denton Wilson
Dick Bayer, The ReAlignment Group
Felipe Engineer-Manriquez, The Boldt Company
Frank Coln, Superintendent
Henry Nutt III, Southland Industries
Jason Schroeder, Elevate Construction
Jesus (Jesse) D. Hernandez, Jr.
Joe Donarumo, Skiles Group
Katayoun Mokhtarzadeh, Skiles Group
Katherine Van Adzin, Construction Technology Expert
Kevin Carey
Keyan Zandy, Skiles Group
Lucas Wilke
Michael Villar, Nevell Group, Inc.
Michel Handfield, Valueadd Lean
Mitch Rothe, Robins & Morton
Nathan Wilke, Skiles Group
Rafael Franca, Construction Technology Expert
Rebecca Snelling, RS Consulting
Seth Harrison
Thomas Hardy, Skiles Group
Toby Bradley, Fisk Electric
Tony Creed, TDIndustries

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