Should Tenants Handle Construction and Relocation Themselves?
Design and construction of a new office space, no matter the size, is a complex process. It is very time consuming and can be a full-time job…
Green Leasing is not a Fad, it is the Future
by Brian Sahn, Esq., & Jared Newman, Contributing Columnists As the costs of energy-efficient retrofits and green practices trend downward, they are becoming more common,…
Top 10 Ways to Avoid Owner Contributed Construction Schedule Overruns
For many Owners, undertaking a capital improvement project is not something they do all the time. What is often viewed as Owners getting in their…
8 Traits of Top Project Managers – Part 2
By Garry Brinton, Contributing Columnist At the beginning of the PSMJ Project Management Bootcamps the attendees usually list the traits of a good project manager. The…
A Career in Broadcast Facilities Management – Live TV and No Second Chances
Have you ever tried to change the tires on a moving car? That’s similar to the challenges of running a live television broadcast studio facility. …
8 Traits of Top Project Managers – Part 1
By Garry Brinton, Contributing Columnist At the beginning of the PSMJ Project Management Bootcamps the attendees usually list the traits of a good project manager….
AED in the Workplace – The Difference Between Life and Death
Companies have plenty of fire extinguishers and first aid kits to protect employees in the workplace. Yet few companies are prepared to deal with sudden…
Hoteling and Hot Desking Solutions for Offices with Limited Space
For the mobile or telecommuting workforce that doesn’t have a permanent office or cubicle at their company’s location, coming to the office can feel like…
Constructing the Connected Conference Room – iPads and Androids Have a Seat at the Table
Think how technology has changed your business. Has your staff passed a tablet around to present a video, website or PowerPoint? Did a client record…
Have an Office Purge Party to Overcome File Separation Anxiety Syndrome
When planning an office relocation, employees often have separation anxiety with their files. Paper files can be left untouched in file cabinets and file rooms…
Post Move Water Cooler Conversations – Ooops, Did You Remember to Move the Water Cooler?
By Chris Cooks, contributing columnist It may not be a core business activity, but probably one of THE most emotive subjects in the new office…
Laws for Fire Doors in New York – Annual Inspections Required
Did you know Fire Doors must be inspected annually? In the United States, people continue to lose their lives in the very settings where they work and often…
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…
Avoid Office Renovation Disasters: Ensure all Trades Work from the “Same Page”
When architects send revised construction drawings to the general contractor in the field, the GC is responsible for distributing the revised plans to the various…
What if Abe Lincoln were a Facility Manager?
For a recent article It’s too Cold! It’s too Hot! – Thermostat Wars in the Workplace, I consulted with the facility manager of a large corporation…