Tips for Punch List and Tenant Expectations
The punch list is the final determination of tasks needed at substantial completion of a construction project. What expectations have you set for a punch…
What is the difference between an Owner’s Representative and a Project Manager?
In a recent LinkedIn discussion group amongst professional Owner’s Reps, a question was raised on whether we are referred to as Owner’s Reps, Project Managers or both. …
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…
High Traffic Medical Flooring Choices. The Options are “Loaded”.
When it comes to medical environments which include private practice, diagnostic centers and hospitals, there aren’t a lot of flooring options to accommodate high foot traffic, the daily…
What Was Behind That Wall? Construction Photos Uncover Hidden Conditions
Most companies use photographs and video to show off finished projects and populating their web pages with beautiful images. But using photography at major milestones during construction gives…
Get Ready for the T12 Phase Out
In 2010, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced plans to phase out T12 lamps in favor of the newer and more energy-efficient T8 and T5 lamps. The…
LED, Lumens, Kelvin…WATT are you talking about?
Just when I mastered CFLs and accepted the phaseout of T12 fluorescents, 100W and 75W bulbs, enter the LED bulb. Anyone who has tried to shop for these bulbs…
Is Used Furniture the Answer for Your Office?
When companies vacate a premises these days, it is normally too expensive to bring the furniture with them as they can get new furniture without…
A Guide to Outsourcing Facility Management Services – Needs, Price and Value
British author John Ruskin once said, “It is unwise to pay too much, but it is worse to pay too little. When you pay too…
32.5 Fair Game Questions When Pre-Qualifying General Contractors
When Pre-Qualifying General Contractors, is anything off limits or is all fair game? CM/GC’s are expected to be interviewed, researched and vetted and if done so…
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…
Choosing an Environmental Consulting Firm
By Burnadette Starzee Environmental consulting firms can provide a wide range of services. Depending on what you’re in the market for, look for a firm with…
Building Systems Operation: Are They Operating Properly?
By Rudy Holesek, Contributing Columnist How is your equipment operating? Or more accurately, how are you operating your equipment? How do you know your equipment and systems…