Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

by Vivian Volz, AIA, CSI, SCIP, CCS, LEED AP. Melody Stinson, AIA, CCS, CCCA, CSI, LEED AP, senior specification writer, Deltek; Alexander Lungershausen, AIA, CSI, CDT, CCS, CCCA, SCIP, LEED BD+C, associate principal, Hennebery Eddy Architects, Inc.; Photo © BigStockPhoto.com. Cam Featherstonhaugh.

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PSMJ Resources

JUNE 19, 2012

2012 Construction Project Management Benchmark Survey - By Software Advice. Software Advice is hosting a survey about construction project management. The poll includes questions about project management processes and best practices, that will be used to develop a benchmark report in August 2012. Scarlett Consulting.

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PSMJ Resources

JUNE 19, 2012

Business Conditions at Architecture Firms Soften in April. The American Institute Architects’ Architecture Billings Index fell in April, the first time in six months. The architecture and engineering sector as a whole added 7,000 jobs last month, while the construction sector remained essentially flat. Scarlett Consulting.

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Fieldwire

MARCH 16, 2022

American Institute of Constructors (AIC) : A society of construction professionals that seeks to provide the individual professional constructor with the same status as architecture and engineering professionals in the AEC Industry. American Institute of Architects (AIA). Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA).

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 7, 2022

“Designing for wellness means including flexible spaces for exercise, work, community, and relaxation, as well as sanctuary spaces for self-care and a connection to the outdoors,” says architect Ed Binkley, AIA, an associate and director of design for BSB Design’s Tampa, Fla., Ed Binkley, AIA, associate + director of design, BSB Design.

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PSMJ Resources

JANUARY 12, 2012

Architecture Firms Rebound in November. The American Institute Architects’ Architecture Billings Index reported substantial gains for the month of November - the strongest since the fourth quarter of 2010. Scarlett Consulting. Architectural Record. American Institute of Architects (AIA). Managing Employees.

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Construction Lawyer

JULY 24, 2009

He is also a licensed architect, having practiced architecture for a number of years prior to establishing his law practice in 1981. He is a Fellow of the AIA as well as the Association of Licensed Architects. His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. Shawn Goodman.

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PSMJ Resources

JUNE 5, 2012

5 Ways to Manage Your Principal. To learn more tips and techniques you can use to become a better and more successful project manager, check out PSMJ’s Ultimate Project Management Manual. PSMJ’s Ultimate Project Management Manual. can instantly and dramatically improve your ability to manage projects.

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PSMJ Resources

MAY 21, 2012

5 Marketing Responsibilities for Every Project Manager. project managers as is the ability to adhere to schedules, oversee a. responsibilities that every project manager should take on. Manage Proposals: Proposals are mini-projects, with a schedule, a. Manage Proposals: Proposals are mini-projects, with a schedule, a.

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PSMJ Resources

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

6 Common Project Management Practices of the Most Successful A/E/C Firms. Benchmark your current project management practices against these six areas of focus and see how you might improve. these six common practices is very helpful in project management. project management professional. Scarlett Consulting.

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PSMJ Resources

JUNE 18, 2012

6 Techniques for Managing Up. authority and responsibility to good project managers, and then stay out of their way. A few, however, like to “meddle” in the management. manage your manager? Scarlett Consulting. Architectural Record. American Institute of Architects (AIA).

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PSMJ Resources

MARCH 26, 2012

Effective Project Managers Need Authority. Clients want strong project leaders rather than mere project “administrators” who’ll simply manage things and move them around. Truly effective project managers require a level of authority that gives them the right to commit their firm on a client need-by-need basis.

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PSMJ Resources

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

PSMJ Tips: Branch Managers - Mini CEOs. A logical choice is a branch manager. Successful branch office managers are good candidates because they: • Operate the branch office as a profitable entity. • Manage all office costs. They often serve as personnel manager as well as “head” of the branch.

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Construction Lawyer

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

He is also a licensed architect, having practiced architecture for a number of years prior to establishing his law practice in 1981. He is a Fellow of the AIA as well as the Association of Licensed Architects. His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. Shawn Goodman.

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PSMJ Resources

AUGUST 23, 2011

Recent Downturn in Architecture Firm Billings Accelerates. The American Institute of Architects’ Architecture Billings Index declined for the fourth month in a row in July. Scarlett Consulting. Architectural Record. American Institute of Architects (AIA). Managing Employees. Tuesday, August 23, 2011.

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Construction Lawyer

NOVEMBER 11, 2007

He is also a licensed architect, having practiced architecture for a number of years prior to establishing his law practice in 1981. He is a Fellow of the AIA as well as the Association of Licensed Architects. His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. Shawn Goodman.

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Construction Lawyer

MARCH 15, 2007

He is also a licensed architect, having practiced architecture for a number of years prior to establishing his law practice in 1981. He is a Fellow of the AIA as well as the Association of Licensed Architects. His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. Shawn Goodman.

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PSMJ Resources

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Good Project Management is Good Risk Management. Most risks are foreseeable and responsive to thoughtful project management. • Risk reduction by any means is usually superior to any management scheme. • Risk reduction by any means is usually superior to any management scheme. Scarlett Consulting.

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PSMJ Resources

OCTOBER 6, 2011

the premier management consulting firm for the A/E/C (architecture/engineering/construction) industries, distributed its annual PSMJ Circle of Excellence and Premier Award for Client Satisfaction Awards for 2011. Alfred Benesch & Company Atlantic Coast Consulting, Inc. GBBN Architects Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.

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PSMJ Resources

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

Managing Risk in Public Works. Any discussion of risk management in public works project delivery must consider the primary causes of project failure. For more project management tips, come to PSMJs A/E/C Project Management Bootcamp , the worlds most successful PM training program in the industry! Scarlett Consulting.

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Building Information Management

AUGUST 6, 2013

The owner can play an active role, participating in design and management meetings. An IPD model is fully collaborative with the owner and may or may not include consultants and sub-contractors inside the circle of shared risk & reward, depending on the project. Oscia Wilson, AIA, MBA is the founder of Boiled Architecture.

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Revit Beginners

MARCH 23, 2007

Ive been teaching our office how to use Revit Architecture. The Data Manager. Some people refer to these individuals as Data Managers or Data Leaders. In our office Data Managers are starting to inspect models for proper construction. And not just our models but also the drawings we are getting from consultants.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 26, 2017

For Owners following “best management practices” specialized JOC specifications are NOT used. AIA MasteSpec or BSD Speclink specifications or the owner equivalent are generally used for commercial construction. For properly designed and managed JOC programs, coefficients average from 0.80 80 to 1.20 68 to 1.30

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PSMJ Resources

MAY 28, 2009

the premier management consulting firm for the A/E/C (architecture/engineering/construction) industries, today published the 2009 PSMJ Circle of Excellence. has offered publications, educational programs, in-house training and management consulting services to A/E/C professionals worldwide.

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PSMJ Resources

MAY 25, 2010

the premier management consulting firm for the A/E/C (architecture/engineering/construction) industries, today published the 2010 PSMJ Circle of Excellence. Atlantic Coast Consulting, Inc Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture Bernardin Lochmueller & Associates Inc Brown Engineers LLC CP&Y Inc Cooper Zietz Consulting Engineers, Inc.

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Construction Lawyer

APRIL 27, 2012

He is also a licensed architect, having practiced architecture for a number of years prior to establishing his law practice in 1981. He is a Fellow of the AIA as well as the Association of Licensed Architects. His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. Shawn Goodman.

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Construction Lawyer

MARCH 23, 2012

He is also a licensed architect, having practiced architecture for a number of years prior to establishing his law practice in 1981. He is a Fellow of the AIA as well as the Association of Licensed Architects. His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. Shawn Goodman.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 17, 2023

Designed and built by Michael Gardner, AIA, principal of Luxus Design Build and founder of Studio g Architecture, the 7,500-square-foot, two-level, four-bedroom home is a perfect blend of fun and functional design. Builder: Luxus Design Build , Las Vegas Architect: Studio g Architecture Size: 8,200 square feet Beds: 4 Baths: 5.5

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Construction Lawyer

JUNE 27, 2012

He is also a licensed architect, having practiced architecture for a number of years prior to establishing his law practice in 1981. He is a Fellow of the AIA as well as the Association of Licensed Architects. His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. Shawn Goodman.

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Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

The efficient life-cycle management of the built environment will not happen until change management is accelerated. The topics include the use of BIM in: student projects, interdisciplinary collaboration in studios, scheduling and estimating classes, IPD projects and facilities management. buildingSMART alliance Conference.

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PSMJ Resources

JUNE 9, 2009

Newton, MA (June 9, 2009)—Median operating profits for architecture, engineering, and construction firms fell to 11.8 consultant. Firms who work primarily in architecture and those who work in engineering (survey) each reported median profits of just 9.5 percent loss for architecture and a 3.4 percent of their staff.

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PSMJ Resources

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

With more than 70 employees in four office locations, FSC is the largest multidisciplinary consulting firm headquartered in Northern Canada. Founded in 1976, FSC Architects & Engineers is a professional consulting practice with a special interest in cold-climate and remote-location architecture and engineering projects.

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PSMJ Resources

JANUARY 19, 2012

PSMJ Announces Dates for the A/E/C Industry Summit, the Premier Event in 2012 for the Architecture and Engineering Industry. Scarlett Consulting. Architectural Record. American Institute of Architects (AIA). Managing Employees. Hires New Managing Editor to. Architecture Firms Rebound in November.

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Construction Lawyer

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

He is also a licensed architect, having practiced architecture for a number of years prior to establishing his law practice in 1981. He is a Fellow of the AIA as well as the Association of Licensed Architects. His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. Shawn Goodman.

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Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

The efficient life-cycle management of the built environment will not happen until change management is accelerated. The topics include the use of BIM in: student projects, interdisciplinary collaboration in studios, scheduling and estimating classes, IPD projects and facilities management. buildingSMART alliance Conference.

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PSMJ Resources

AUGUST 3, 2011

to Advance A/Es Risk and Practice Management. According to Alex Blanco, Chief Underwriting Officer of XL Insurance’s Design Professional group, “Both XL and PSMJ have spent decades honing their expertise and insights on A/E firms’ risk management and business practice issues. Scarlett Consulting. AECBytes.com.

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Construction Lawyer

JUNE 22, 2012

He is also a licensed architect, having practiced architecture for a number of years prior to establishing his law practice in 1981. He is a Fellow of the AIA as well as the Association of Licensed Architects. His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. Shawn Goodman.

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