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Tenant Improvements & Build-Outs August 21, 2012

Are construction and relocation consultants problem solvers, troubleshooters, or specialty service providers?

The primary business of our clients may be in the field of education, medical, broadcast facilities or non-profits.  But the in and outs of construction and…


Development & Capital Projects August 16, 2012

Value Engineering (VE) – Are you designing in value or just cutting costs?

This is a familiar statement in design and construction – “Every time we are asked to do “Value Engineering” it was to lower the cost!”…


Sustainability & Building Performance August 14, 2012

How Schools Can Use Less Energy and Spend Less Money, Without the Sacrifice

By David Pospisil, Contributing Columnist Making schools energy efficient need not be an exercise in sacrifice. Schools can get the same or better services, as…


Sustainability & Building Performance August 7, 2012

How Using Concrete Flooring Adds To LEED Building Credits

By J. Vachola, Contributing Columnist Concrete directly contributes to LEED ratings when used in the following ways: Redevelopment of Polluted Sites (Sustainable Sites Credit 3)…


Tenant Improvements & Build-Outs August 2, 2012

TV Studio Flooring – How do you get those smooth Camera Moves?

A television studio client of ours faced a flooring problem in a recently acquired turn of the century building (the one before last). How do…


Leasing & Transaction Strategy July 31, 2012

Are you a Corporate Real Estate Tenant in a Lease Holdover Situation?

There are a few cases where the commercial real estate tenant may need additional time to vacate their premises beyond the end of the existing…


Leasing & Transaction Strategy July 26, 2012

Real Estate and Fit Out Tips For Doctors

When choosing which space is best for a medical practice, physicians can have unique needs when compared to general office tenants.  Physicians are oftentimes more…


Leasing & Transaction Strategy July 24, 2012

When should you start evaluating your company’s lease expiration date?

Entering into a new commercial lease can be simultaneously exciting and scary. Ideally, start looking for space well in advance of your lease expiration because…


Leasing & Transaction Strategy July 19, 2012

WARNING: Ascertaining the “correct” real estate square footage can be a minefield fraught with peril!

Have you as a commercial real estate tenant approached your potential or current landlord disputing the size of your premises? There as probably as many…


Building Systems & Technology July 17, 2012

Hiding Those Unsightly and Messy Conference Room Wires

Are you looking for some ideas on how to eloquently hide cables in and on conference rooms and conference room tables? If you have multiple cables that sit…


Leasing & Transaction Strategy July 12, 2012

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 allowing them in…


Leasing & Transaction Strategy July 10, 2012

Being Pushed Into Open Office Concept

Are you being pushed into a completely open office concept (no walls) but not sold on the idea due to noise and confidentiality concerns? Open…


Sustainability & Building Performance June 26, 2012

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…


Leasing & Transaction Strategy June 12, 2012

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…


Tenant Improvements & Build-Outs June 5, 2012

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…


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The Most Consequential Capital Decisions Are Made Before Construction Begins.

Straight Talk challenges assumptions and blind spots that shape capital outcomes.

The issues explored here are often the ones project teams recognize long before they reach executive leadership.

Each week, you'll gain better questions to ask, earlier warning signs to recognize, and practical insights—before problems become expensive.

Grounded in real owner-side experience.

Plain-spoken.
Practical.
Unvarnished.


Because the decisions that matter most are often the ones everyone sees, but few discuss openly.

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