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Project Managers: Boone or Bain of Developer Success

As with any venture, execution is key. The consistent responsibility of a Project Manager (PM) is to ensure an on-time and on-budget end result. While this is a simple concept, the ability for the PM to deliver on this parallel objective is often multi-faceted, highly complex, and relies heavily on several critical factors. We begin with the assumption that the credentialing (licensure, insurance, etc.) of the prospective candidate, or the prospective candidate’s firm, has already undergone a thorough review process. Demographic Experience When selecting your PM, it is critical to understand the history of their local involvement in previous projects. Local government representatives will often give permitting preference to planned projects featuring a PM with local experience, stellar local reputation, and other related factors. This one value-add can meaningfully shorten the permitting timeline from application to actual ground-breaking. Another key advantage of demographic experience is the General Contractor (GC) component.

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Josiah Waters accepted into Forbes Finance Counsel

Forbes Finance Council is an Invitation-Only Community for Executives in Accounting, Financial Planning, Wealth / Asset Management, and Investment Firms Mr. Waters, CEO and Founding Partner of Steele Waters, was vetted and selected by a review committee based on the depth and diversity of his experience and expertise. Criteria for acceptance includes a track record of successfully impacting business growth metrics, having a resounding presence in the finance community, as well as personal and professional achievements and honors. “We are honored to welcome Josiah Waters into the community,” said Scott Gerber, founder of Forbes Councils, the collective that includes Forbes Finance Council. “Our mission with Forbes Councils is to bring together proven leaders from every industry, creating a curated, social capital-driven network that helps every member grow professionally and make an even greater impact on the business world.” As an accepted member of the Council, Mr. Waters will connect and

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