66.5 Best Energy Efficiency Tips for Your Office or Facility
Having a good Energy Philosophy will reduce energy consumption in your office or facility. Here’s some of the best recommendations from professionals who discussed the…
He Smells, She Talks Too Loud – Woes of the New Office Seating Chart
The two most dreaded words in corporate relocation – Seating Chart. Project Managers/Owner’s Reps shoulder a tremendous amount of responsibility for a corporate relocation. And…
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…
Vertical Files Are So Old Fashioned
By Gail Polivy, Contributing Columnist Storage solutions for files are abundant! Vertical files, lateral Files, shelf files, shelving, storage boxes, off-site facilities. So let’s work…
HVAC Equipment Upgrades Require Planning, Planning, Planning!
By Rudy Holesek, Contributing Columnist Here is a typical scenario. Your energy and repair costs are high, you are frustrated by frequent breakdowns, you are…