The Detective Work of Asset Management & Capital Planning
Let’s put on our detective hats because we’re diving into your assets—those valuable players that keep your facility up and running. Think of them as…
Needs Analysis
The Facility Manager’s Important Role During a Construction Project
Too often the FM is excluded from the design and construction process. But waiting until the end of a project might be too late to…
Experts share top costly Tenant Improvement Work Letter Oversights
A tenant (who didn’t use a project manager) once told me of an argument with his landlord shortly after move-in to his newly constructed office….
13.5 Important Tips Before Leasing Industrial Space
Industrial and warehouse space can range from manufacturing and storage, to distribution such as pick and pack facilities. Each building you consider will have its…
Power to the People! – errr – Cubicle
Did you know that in NYC and many smaller municipalities like Garden City, LI, power strips are illegal in commercial offices? You are not permitted…
Do I Need a Fan or Supplemental AC in my IT Closet?
One area of design I find consistently overlooked is the small IT closet. In the last month, I’ve seen a few 5,000 sq ft pre-built…
Due Diligence Is Critical in Commercial Real Estate Transactions
By Link LeGrand, CCIM Contributing Columnist Financial due diligence is the process of verifying all statements of fact (or “finding where the bodies are buried”)…
TV Studio Site Selection 101: Finding the perfect inefficient, windowless, cold, power hungry space.
Broadcast studio facilities are technological wonders that produce some of our most enjoyable entertainment within its four walls. Behind the cameras and glamour, though, is…
When Should A Tenant Project Manager Get Involved? From The Very Beginning.
How do you convince the Owner/Tenant to bring on the project manager early? The Tenant Rep Project Manager or Owner’s Rep brings many things to the…
Don’t Shut Out Employees During New Office Planning.
Employees have feelings too, you know. Do these complaints sound familiar during move planning? “We don’t know what’s going on; they don’t tell us anything.” How…