Moving from working for a major international lift manufacturer to working for a property developer/main contractor opens up a new world in understanding how buildings are built and the things that are important to the main contractor. It takes time to stop thinking as a contractor and start thinking as a builder. Seeing how major projects are managed, through design coordination, procurement and trade sequencing, provides a completely different view to that experienced as a vertical transportation (VT) contractor. The view from the other side of the table is both enlightening and informative.