Pitfalls (aka the Gaps)

• IT doesn’t articulate it’s needs
• Real Estate doesn’t know the questions to ask
• Budget is disconnected from the project requirements
• IT doesn’t have a growth plan beyond 6 months
• Real Estate moves way too slow
• Real Estate and IT don’t realize how much critical equipment costs
• IT isn’t familiar with the construction process
• The designer or contractor isn’t experienced with critical facilities
• No executive is involved with the project