What Have You Done For Your Tenants Today?
Publisher’s note: Many tenants just don’t feel the love from their landlord. They are sometimes treated as if the landlord is doing a favor by…
Does the Workplace Concept Fit the Work?
Open office, private offices, assigned seats or shared spaces are design responses. The owner first needs to define what people actually need the workplace to…
66.5 Best Energy Efficiency Tips for Your Office or Facility
There are dozens of ways to reduce energy use. The harder question is deciding which ones make sense for your building. Originally published March 9,…
He Smells, She Talks Too Loud – Woes of the New Office Seating Chart
The seating chart may look like an administrative detail. On a relocation or workplace project, it can become one of the most personal—and disruptive—decisions the…
Tips for Punch List and Tenant Expectations
The final punch walk should confirm the quality you’ve been managing throughout construction—not reveal it for the first time. Originally published June 2012. Updated September…
What is the difference between an Owner’s Representative and a Project Manager?
The titles can overlap. The more important question is who the person represents, what authority they have, and what they are responsible for. Originally published…
When Should an Owner’s Rep Get Involved? Before the Project Starts.
Some of the most consequential project decisions are made before anyone thinks the project has started. Originally published May 2012. Updated October 2026. A project…
Medical Flooring: Start With How the Space Will Be Used
The flooring decision isn’t just about the finish. Traffic, equipment, maintenance, infection control and downtime all affect what belongs underfoot. Originally published May 2012. Updated…
What Was Behind That Wall? Construction Video & Photos Uncover Hidden Conditions
Photos, 360° capture and AI can create a remarkable visual record of a project. The owner still has to decide what should be captured before…
Your T12 Lights Still Work. Should You Replace Them?
Obsolete building systems rarely fail on the day the market moves on. The owner has to decide when continued operation stops making sense. Updated October…
LED, Lumens, Kelvin…WATT are you talking about?
Watts tell you how much power lighting uses. Lumens tell you how much light it produces. Kelvin tells you something else entirely. Updated October 2026…
Should You Reuse, Refurbish or Buy Office Furniture?
The lowest furniture price may look attractive until you account for reconfiguration, missing parts, logistics, schedule and what the workplace actually needs. Updated October 2026…
Should You Outsource Facility Management?
The decision starts with what the organization needs to accomplish, what an outside provider can do better, and who will remain accountable for the result….
32.5 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a General Contractor
Contractor prequalification isn’t about asking every possible question. It’s about finding the risks that matter to your project before you award the work. Originally published…
Owner’s Implied Warranty in Construction
By Karl Silverberg, P.E., Esq., Contributing Columnist As stated by the United States Supreme Court, “[I]f the contractor is bound to build according to plans…