Important Things to Consider when Choosing an Architect
Charles Eames once said the designer who sells her client on experience is doomed to lose because there will always be another with greater experience;…
Project management
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…
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….
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…
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…
Why you need a Project Manager to help with your office move.
Companies often lack the experience and time to manage the overwhelming challenges and short timelines associated with site selection, build out and relocation. A Project Manager, aka…
Landlord or Tenant Build-Out, Which is Right for You?
When negotiating your commercial office lease, the Tenant Improvement Work Letter (TI) covers the design and construction work required to build and fit out the…
For Commercial Tenants Leasing New Space, What Value Does a Project Manager Offer?
“Owner’s Reps” are also known as “Project Managers” or Tenant Rep Project Manager and should not be confused with a Tenant Rep Real Estate Broker…
Project Managers Streamline the Relocation Process to Success
A business relocation is hugely complicated and highly stressful which can lead to extremely expensive mistakes being made by ill-informed managers and owners. Most owners…