JD Power Study: Electric Vehicle Owners Prefer Dedicated Home Charging Stations
Summarizing the newest study by JD Power (U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Home Charging Study), Forbes published this excellent outline.
Read moreWhat are Pre Construction Services?
We preach that pre construction services are critical to any construction project and go well beyond just estimating what a project could cost. They include a lot of things, from understanding initial customer requirements to plans, schedules, studies, permitting, land acquisition, value engineering, and more. Let’s take a look at several different component of pre construction services. Meetings and Follow-ups The contractor or consulting or design team will go over the owners’ objectives and initial requirements. . In […]
Read morePreconstruction Services: Project management is your key to success
Any successful commercial or residential construction project requires a road map, and a schedule with a detailed plan to track expenses and budgets. For construction projects a detailed pre-construction plan led by a pre-construction manager is the best way to provide owners or facilities managers with a standardized methodology that includes preliminary costing, planning and engineering review to define the project scope of work, identify potential conflicts, prepare timing and analyze project material, equipment and labor costs. Preconstruction […]
Read moreConsulting and Project Planning: asking all those difficult questions
With the pandemic going on, construction firms and competitors we are talking to are often wondering about the strength of their pipeline. When this problem has been solved (we have very successful competitors, creating a healthy business activity), another question comes quickly in mind: will the project remain on budget despite social distancing, covid related protocols, personnel safety requirements, etc. The ability to position an operational team for success (and safety!) should be our common, highest priority as […]
Read moreManaging the Pre-construction Process
Considering the scope and length of any preconstruction process on a project, the need for a systemic system to manage this preconstruction process is evident.
Read moreA Blueprint for Green Buildings Struggles to Catch On
A Blueprint for Green Buildings Struggles to Catch On Article from WSJ.com 12/25/2020. Excellent article describing the current state of the industry. The American Institute of Architects has for years challenged its members to design buildings to combat climate change, setting a goal to hit “net zero” edifices by 2030. The architects have a ways to go. Last year, 27 of the 19,000 building-design firms owned by AIA members reported meeting their annual mark. That figure was […]
Read morePreconstruction Services Best Practices
Best practices to help commercial property owners or facilities managers, contractors, designers or architects .
Read moreWinter is coming back!
We keep repeating ourselves year after year, but remember, building owners, that you should keep an eye on the following components of your building: Windows Windows include multiple parts working together: frame, stool, sash, sill, pane, seal, cross member, track and apron. Various window types include: slider, double hung, picture, garden, casement, bay, skylight, and awning. Common window problems include: rotten sills, moisture and water damages, broken seals. When windows start falling apart, repairs can be almost […]
Read moreRemodels for Retail Space, Corporate Office or Residential
Commercial remodels or build-outs are typically fast-paced projects, as occupying the space is directly linked with the owners’ ability to create revenue. The sooner you can move in, the sooner you can start generating revenue. A commercial remodel can be an extensive project that many businesses choose to take on instead of building a new facility. A business that doesn’t have the property to expand may choose a remodel to increase the efficiency of the space they […]
Read moreEverything you need to know about Trex Composite Decking
We often get this question when talking to commercial property managers or even residential homeowners. See below a good Q&A we found that will help you answer some of your questions.
Read moreWhat is a Pre-construction Manager?
Preconstruction Managers are key assets within a contractors’ organization. They require an ability to multitask and mastery of multiple skills.
Read moreMaintenance KPIs
Various key performance indicators and metrics any facilities manager should establish and track.
Read moreHow project-delivery methods impact your Pre-construction
The project delivery method selected by a construction owner has tremendous impact upon the definition of the general contractor\’s preconstruction role.
Read moreComposite decking: heavenly solution for Facilities Manager and commercial use
Recent studies from the North American Deck and Railing Association reported that over 40 million decks are projected to be over 20 years old in North America.
Read moreBuilding a Safer Industry
How safety helps overcome challenges and improve every project. McCarthy published a good Op Ed on our industry\’s safety and practices. See the original post here – and a copy/paste of a report by their Kevin Maitland, VP of Safety. below. What McCarthy is doing as an organization must be regarded as thought leadership and embraced by all. A CALL TO ACTIONEach year, more than 70 construction companies across the country and around the world join together […]
Read moreUSC launches master’s program in Advanced Design and Construction Technology
The University of Southern California’s (USC) Viterbi School of Engineering has launched a new master’s program in Advanced Design and Construction Technology (ADCT).
Read moreConcrete Cements Itself as a High-End Finish
The material’s durability and unique visual quality has made it a solid choice for some homeowners
Read moreOpen space offices, the new normal?
Given the new \’normal\’ we have to live in, we need to focus relatively less on cleaning surfaces and more on fresh air. We need clean air, more air, fresh air. We ought to move everything we possibly can outdoors. We opened all our windows. We now need to open your offices
Read moreData for Disasters
The U.S. Department of Energy and Microsoft are developing 10 to 30 artificial-intelligence tools aimed at helping first-responders better react to fast-changing natural events, such as floods and wildfires.
Read morePortable charger onboards the 2021 Ford F150
Ford\’s 2021 edition of their F150 is having a very handy new feature for technicians on the road. As reported by TheDrive, our next truck will be a generator itself. This is brilliant, we love it! Ford\’s Pro Power Onboard system is everything we needed to haul track toys, like, yesterday. Instead of having to bring a separate generator to power the lights and power tools you\’ll want to use when said track car inevitably breaks, your […]
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