Project & Construction Management
Program, Project & Construction Management Insights from Hughes Marino
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A Look Inside Four Projects Our Team Has in the Works
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We believe a business’ commercial real estate provides the foundation on which it will build its future success. That’s why we make it our priority to clearly understand the expectations of each client, and hold ourselves accountable for delivering on that vision. From life science facilities to nonprofit headquarters, our program, project and construction management…
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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 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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At Hughes Marino Construction Management, we generally know what to expect from plan checkers during the permit review process. Now there is a new wrinkle – the 2010 California Green Building Code.