Project & Construction Management
Program, Project & Construction Management Insights from Hughes Marino
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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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Companies need electricity to operate. As a business leader, what measures do you take to protect your company’s productivity and profits in the event of a power outage? Similar to shopping for insurance policies, investing in a backup generator starts with evaluating your company’s risk exposure. So once you’ve evaluated your risk and decided to purchase and install a backup…
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In the construction industry, the same question is always used to gauge success: Did the project complete on time and on budget? As construction managers, our job is to ensure that the answer to that question is always “yes.” To ensure a great outcome, detailed and accurate planning during the early stages is imperative with any construction project. All too…
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The shift towards sustainable office construction and eco-friendly work environments is no longer just a trend. While the primary reason for going green is to do right by our planet, there are additional reasons why companies constructing new buildings, or moving into new offices would be wise to make their workspaces as green as possible.
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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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There are several different options for fire suppression systems within critical areas of your business.
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Depending on fixture selections and overall level of finish desired, an open structure ceiling is going to add $3.50-6.00 per square foot to your tenant improvement costs over typical acoustical ceiling grid and tile with 2 x 4 fluorescent lighting.
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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 clientÔÇÖs 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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A look at an electronics lab in greater depth to identify the elements that can cause a swing in budget costs. The main considerations involve mechanical, electrical and plumbing requirements, in addition to finish considerations. The factors that impact the program of your lab space can be identified through programming sessions with your architect and consultants. It is our job…
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A shop drawing is a drawing produced by a contractor or fabricator, typically for pre-fabricated components. Examples of building components that would warrant shop drawings include elevators, structural steel, trusses, windows, appliances, cabinets, air handling units, and millwork. Shop drawings are not produced by the project architects and engineers. Instead, shop drawings are provided by the particular manufacturer to provide…
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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.…