MEP25 Session: Setting Expectations – Managing Scope Creep from PM to VDC

This breakout session from MEP25 focused on one of the biggest challenges facing contractors today: scope creep—the gradual expansion of project requirements without corresponding adjustments in budget or schedule. Steve Whitmer (ACCO Engineered Systems) and Jared Christman (Big State Electric) drew on real-world experience to break down how contractors can set expectations with owners, identify red flags early, and use communication strategies to protect both the schedule and the bottom line.