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Coping with Construction-Related Noise and Vibrations

A university lab construction process is presented as a case study to illustrate important concepts related to construction vibration and noise, demonstrating […]

Project Delivery Systems: What Works and What Does Not?

A crash course on the advantages, challenges, and “quick tips” for the FM in using today’s most common construction project delivery systems. […]

Construction Engineering Service Cold Weather Concrete

A snapshot of cold weather concrete construction practices, mix design considerations, and an American Concrete Institute (ACI) chart addressing relationships between concrete […]

Super-Charged Project Planning and Partnering

This piece identifies key elements of partnering that are proven to influence project success. Practical examples from a variety of design, construction, […]

Global Cost Prediction in a Post-ICMS World

The International Construction Measurement Standards (ICMS) was released in July 2017 sets out how to report, group and classify construction project costs […]

Developing an Effective Statement of Work (SOW) for Operations Service Contracts

This webinar will identify the (surprisingly simple!) elements of an effective SOW. Templates for developing SOWs will be provided, along with discussion […]

Construction Planning

A step-by-step explanation that can be used to develop understanding of the entire construction process or to checklist plans for a construction […]

Insulation Energy Savings: Key Issues and Performance Factors

An overview of the impact of energy performance in commercial construction; a discussion of the key issues in building-envelope design and construction; […]

Approach to Managing Asset Risk in a Manufacturing Facility

Whether creating a multi-year facility plan or determining facility conditions to be assessed, this piece offers a tiered approach to setting a […]

Managing the Facility Design Process Webinar

An overview of the systematic facility design process, addressing owner vs. designer concerns, contractor selection, contract components, contractor-generated project plans and tips […]