Author: Hughes Marino PM
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Project Management Roundup: Quidel, Certis Oncology Solutions, Jenny Craig & More
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From life science facilities to corporate headquarters, our Program, Project and Construction Management team has been working with a variety of clients. Here’s an inside look at some of the projects we are honored to be a part of.
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The Office of State Wide Health Planning and Development, notoriously known as OSHPD, has become the five-letter acronym that will make any California developer, contractor, or engineer cringe. OSHPD, which regulates construction of healthcare facilities, was created by legislation passed following the 1971 Sylmar Earthquakes that collapsed several hospitals in California.
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Starting January 1, 2014, the City of San Diego will be adopting and enforcing California’s new 2013 Title 24 energy code requirements. This code change will affect electrical, lighting and HVAC costs on all tenant improvement projects.
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Moving your business to a new location can seem like a daunting task. With so many vendors, services, and people to manage during the transition, even the savviest companies can have trouble staying on top of things. But the challenge doesn’t have to be overwhelming.
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More and more of our clients are taking existing space and ending up with fewer and fewer TI allowance dollars to pay for improvements. The lower TI allowances are being driven by the rising rental rates and our client’s desire to keep their lease rate as low as possible. Unfortunately, this may lead to some serious issues down the road…
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Building permits are a requirement of the City Development Services Department and are an important component in making sure your project is designed and constructed based on current ADA and building codes. Without a building permit and an approved set of plans, you are opening yourself up to several risks, both from a liability standpoint and a life safety standpoint.…
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Even if we can’t agree on the root causes of environmental change, we all seem to have agreed that going green is a good thing. From more fuel efficient vehicles and extensive recycling to the development of green algae that snack on greenhouse gases, environmental awareness is everywhere, even in the construction industry.
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If a function of your business requires the need for an emergency back-up generator, it will have a large impact on your next real estate transaction. There are considerations during building selection as well as the design, construction and maintenance of your new space, and it is important to have a qualified project manager assess your emergency power needs early…
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When executing a lease, most tenants will need to complete some sort of renovation to an existing space. The scope of this work can range from new carpet and paint to the complete build-out of empty shell space. It is important to have a very clear idea of what it will cost to design, permit and construct the new improvements…
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Exposed concrete flooring is a modern, trendy look that is gaining in popularity among our clients. When done properly, exposed and polished aggregate is a clean finish that adds distinctive character to a workspace. The use of exposed concrete flooring, and therefore the absence of carpeting or tile, also contributes to LEED certification. However, exposing and treating the subsurface of…
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When evaluating buildings for potential lease or purchase you will come across two major “green building” certifications, the Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star Certification system and the United States Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, green building certification system. They are two very different, yet complimentary programs.