Quotes from the Book Software Wasteland
… Quote, #10:How Effective is the IT Logic of One Throat to Choke?
In the “one neck to choke” model, we would have said: “You’re responsible for everything, hire whichever subs you want, but you have to make it look good.” I’m sure, has this been an option, the price would have ballooned.
First, the general is only going to hire the best contractors (can easily get cost inflation here), is going to pad the estimate to make sure they can handle any claims, and will be rigorous about the scope. My guess is this sort of arrangement