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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Construction Marketing Ideas

MAY 15, 2015

Galati, AIA, FSMPS, CPSM, p resident, LGA, Las Vegas, NV (Term: Sept. Rickman, FSMPS, CPSM, principal/business manager, ZFI Engineering Co., Shuck, FSMPS, CPSM, firm-wide marketing communications manager, Wilson & Company, Omaha, NE. Hope Wilson, PMP, CPSM, consultant, Phoenix, AZ (Term: Sept. 1, 2015, to Aug.

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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

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

Private Equity Expert William Lehr joins PSMJ’s M&A Consulting Team. “Transaction activity and new engagement inquiry levels for PSMJ are at record levels,” states PSMJ Senior M&A Consultant Brad Wilson. Scarlett Consulting. American Institute of Architects (AIA). Managing Employees.

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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

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

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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Fieldwire

MARCH 16, 2022

Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) : An organization dedicated to the interests of professional construction and program management. It includes government and private sector owners, construction consultants, technology suppliers, academia, and legal organizations. American Institute of Architects (AIA).

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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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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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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2017

Owner leadership without excessive reliance upon “JOC consultants” Focus upon best value outcomes. ASSET LIFE-CYCLE MODEL – Total Cost of Ownership Management – A framework for facilities life-cycle management. Ongoing required training for all participants.

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JULY 24, 2009

He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier. He is a Fellow of the AIA as well as the Association of Licensed Architects.

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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. American Institute of Architects (AIA). Managing Employees. Newer Post.

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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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Construction Lawyer

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier. He is a Fellow of the AIA as well as the Association of Licensed Architects.

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Levelset

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) produced this helpful checklist of activities to manage quality during the design development phase of a project. Part of the architect’s job to manage these expectations and explain how the project will work moving forward. The importance of the construction project design phase.

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Construction Lawyer

NOVEMBER 11, 2007

He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier. He is a Fellow of the AIA as well as the Association of Licensed Architects.

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Construction Lawyer

MARCH 15, 2007

He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier. He is a Fellow of the AIA as well as the Association of Licensed Architects.

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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

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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DebunkTheBIM

MAY 10, 2012

I am a manager of construction information, tools and people. They are turning up en masse on consultants’ drawings these days! And no other industry logo on drawings (AIA, RIBA, NZIA etc) will provide anything similar either. The weak link in AEC projects: consultants are lar. DebunkTheBIM. Little yellow stickers.

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Revit Beginners

MARCH 23, 2007

The Data Manager. Some people refer to these individuals as Data Managers or Data Leaders. In an Architectural Record article " Getting on Board with Building Information Modeling " Larry Flynn describes a Data Manager as someone "responsible for coordinating the various computer files and models that are integrated into a BIM."

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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

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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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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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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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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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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Construction Lawyer

APRIL 27, 2012

He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier. He is a Fellow of the AIA as well as the Association of Licensed Architects.

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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

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. On the web: [link]

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PSMJ Resources

DECEMBER 19, 2011

Improving this value involves tracking client preferences and managing the refinement of staff processes accordingly. Increasing your value to your clients involves measuring your value to your clients and using those metrics to manage improvement. Scarlett Consulting. American Institute of Architects (AIA). AECBytes.com.

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PSMJ Resources

SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

As with any contract or delivery style, it’s always wise to consult. The strength of every A/E/C firm is its project managers. project managers to deliver projects successfully. PSMJs A/E/C Project Management Bootcamp , which has trained more than 30,000 top-flight project managers. Scarlett Consulting.

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Construction Marketing

JULY 24, 2014

RCD has a new partnership with American Institute of Architects (AIA) and leverages the work its subsidiary, RSMeans, does in gathering cost information. Both Dodge and RCD will link the leads they provide with a proprietary customer relationship management (CRM) software for an individual company. Deliver the leads to a lead manager.

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Construction Lawyer

JUNE 27, 2012

He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier. He is a Fellow of the AIA as well as the Association of Licensed Architects.

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PSMJ Resources

AUGUST 21, 2012

Project managers are the leaders on the front line, and are. Stasiowski, FAIA, outlines five attributes that successful managers must possess in order to also be successful marketers. A project manager’s job is to. The project manager who can do this by giving the client credit for successes, involving. friendship.

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PSMJ Resources

OCTOBER 8, 2012

Project managers should regularly review their contracts and projects to determine that the firm has not inadvertently exceeded the contractual obligations. The strength of every A/E/C firm is its project managers. practice must develop highly skilled project managers to deliver. worlds most successful project managers.

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