Most construction projects don’t fail because of bad builders, they fail because of bad documentation and poor coordination.In this episode of Construction Champions, host Ron Nussbaum sits down with Marcy Sagal, Principal and Founder of MSA Interiors, a firm specializing in multifamily, senior housing, healthcare, and large-scale developments. With 25+ years in the industry, Marcy explains why getting design and documentation right the first time saves millions, builds stronger client relationships, and prevents costly mistakes.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why designing it right the first time is the foundation of a successful buildThe true cost of bad documentation (and how to avoid it)How early collaboration between architects, engineers, contractors, and designers prevents expensive reworkWhy weekly coordination calls save clients money and frustrationReal-world stories: from stadium renovations to multifamily housing to historic restorationsHow one set of flawless documents led to an unexpected call and a major stadium project years laterConnect with Marcy: MSA Interiorshttps://msainteriors.com/construction/Don’t let poor documentation sink your project. Learn how to do it right the first time.Listen on Wreaths Across America RadioMondays at 2pm ET and Saturdays at 8pm EThttps://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/Newsroom/WreathsAcrossAmericaRadioConnectRonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-nussbaumhttps://www.ron-nussbaum.com/BuilderComs: The Client Communication Hub for Constructionhttps://www.buildercoms.com/ Website https://www.constructionchampionspodcast.com/Episode Bloghttps://www.constructionchampionspodcast.com/post/design-it-right-the-first-time-why-documentation-and-collaboration-save-millions-in-construction
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- Show
- FrequencyUpdated Weekly
- PublishedSeptember 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM UTC
- Length33 min
- Season3
- Episode71
- RatingClean