Practical thinking for owners leading complex public work.
Articles and perspectives from Capital Program Advisors on owner representation, capital program governance, school construction, delivery discipline, readiness, and leadership.
LinkedIn articles
Field-tested perspectives for public owners and education leaders.
These articles link directly to Eric Allen’s LinkedIn publications. They help show how Capital Program Advisors thinks about the practical leadership work behind successful capital programs.
Community Engagement
Community Engagement and Equity: Building Public Projects with People, Not Just for Them
A timely article on why public projects need genuine community engagement, equity-centered planning, and clear communication from the earliest stages of capital program decision-making.
Service fit: Stakeholder Engagement; Capital Program Advisory; Public-Sector Program Strategy
Summer Break: Why the Most Critical Months in K-12 Are Happening Right Now
A practical look at why summer is not downtime for school construction teams, but one of the most important windows for progress, coordination, and readiness.
Service fit: Capital Planning & Readiness Assessments; Program Delivery Advisory
What 2025 Taught Me About Leading Large-Scale K-12 School Bond Programs
Lessons from major bond program leadership, including governance, communication, delivery discipline, and the importance of staying grounded in the owner’s priorities.
Service fit: Capital Program Advisory; Bond Program Implementation
Leading with Purpose: Collaboration, Culture and Construction
A leadership perspective on why strong project outcomes depend on culture, communication, relationships, and collaboration as much as technical execution.
These shorter LinkedIn posts reinforce the same themes: disciplined program management, trust, relationships, readiness, and the owner’s responsibility to lead the work.
Leadership
Relationships, Reputation, and Trust
A short leadership post on why trust and credibility remain core assets in public-sector capital work.
Service fit: Executive Advisory; Strategic Partner Development
10 Key Disciplines for K-12 Capital Program Managers
A concise checklist-style resource highlighting the habits and disciplines that help K-12 capital program managers lead complex work with control and clarity.
Service fit: Capital Program Advisory; PMO Development; Readiness Assessments
