On this episode of Radically Polished, Jason Shepard and construction veteran Terry Dopp dismantle the myth that architecture ends at drawings, and expose why Construction Administration is a real make-or-break phase of a project.

In a world where 100 RFIs turn into 600, contractors build from the wrong sheets, accessibility issues get buried behind drywall, and schedule pressures try to bulldoze good decisions, a top-notch CA team is a necessity.

Terry brings boots-on-the-ground insight into why CA doesn't come down to a checkbox or paperwork; it’s proactive problem-solving, code enforcement, team alignment, and occasionally saying the hard “no” that protects everyone’s investment. From embedding CA into design early, to training the next generation instead of recycling burned-out PMs, this episode makes one thing clear: great buildings don’t happen by accident, they’re defended into existence.

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