Stop Scope Creep with One Meeting
from Green Architects' Lounge Hosted by Chris Briley and Phil Kaplan
00:00 Welcome & scope creep defined 02:02 Cocktail: Classic Bramble 05:51 Why projects grow beyond plan 09:38 Program exercise: rooms, office & garage 14:45 Square footage reality check 17:40 Basements & garages aren’t “free” 21:54 Program–budget method (checklists & meetings) 28:33 Contingency & finish tiers 38:58 Fork in the road: cut scope or raise budget 55:53 Price updates, escalation & communication
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Scope creep isn’t a mystery—it’s math, choices, and timing. Chris and Phil break down how projects quietly grow, how to protect your budget without gutting the design, and where to spend now vs. later. We cover square-foot cost realities (Southern Maine context), why basements and garages aren’t “free,” how to align program to budget, when to bring a builder in, and the critical fork where you either cut scope or raise budget. Plus: a Classic Bramble to keep things civilized. Email: [email protected]
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