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…
Richard Neuman
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. …
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…