Knock Out and Win the Punch List Before Construction
Prepare for the Punch List before, during, and after construction.
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The Facility Manager’s Important Role During a Construction Project
Facilities should not first discover how a building will operate when the project team is preparing to turn it over. Originally published October 2015. Updated…
35.5 Post-Construction Peeves from Owner’s Reps
Most punch-list problems are small. What they reveal about project closeout often isn’t. A construction project can be substantially complete and still have dozens of…
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…
Depreciating Tenant Improvements: What Project Teams Should Know
How a build-out is documented can matter long after construction is complete. Originally published September 2011. Updated September 2026 to reflect current owner-side project practices….
The Tenant’s Post Move Office Maintenance Checklist
The move may be complete, but the transition from project delivery to operating the space has just begun. After months of planning and construction, the…