How to Renovate a Building Without Shutting It Down
In This ArticleOccupied renovations require more than construction expertise. They require careful planning to keep people, operations, and critical services running throughout the project. In this article, you’ll learn: Every occupied building has a job to do. Classrooms still need to hold classes. Research labs still need to operate. Patients still need care. Employees still […]
5 Questions Every Facility Owner Should Ask Before Hiring a Construction Manager
In This ArticleHiring the right construction manager is about more than qualifications. These five questions can help you evaluate how a team communicates, solves problems, and manages risk before construction begins. The five questions every facility owner should ask are: Whether you’re planning a university renovation, healthcare improvement, municipal facility upgrade, or commercial Every construction […]
What Happens When You Open the Walls: Managing Hidden Conditions in Renovation Work
In This Article Every renovation project has surprises. Anyone who tells you otherwise probably hasn’t spent much time inside older buildings. A few years ago, we opened a ceiling expecting to install new mechanical systems. Instead, we found existing conditions that didn’t match the available drawings. Was it a crisis? No. Was it unexpected? Absolutely. […]