Tag: project management

space planning

Managed by Q Acquires NVS Project Management Firm

With this acquisition, Managed by Q broadens the capabilities of its office management platform to include office space planning and project management.
RSMeans

Gordian Releases 2018 RSMeans Data

The most comprehensive construction cost database in North America is available in software, book, eBook, and CD formats.
design build

DBIA’s 2017 Design-Build Project/Team Awards

Presented by the Design-Build Institute of America, these awards recognize construction projects executed with a design-build approach that have met or exceeded cost and schedule goals.
Uptime Institute

New Certification Program For Prefabricated And Modular Data Centers

Uptime Institute has announced its TIER-Ready Program for equipment manufacturers, aimed at easing the planning process for data center facility managers.
construction

Improving Building Projects

Three ways for facility project managers to control construction costs — and obtain quality results.
construction technology

DEWALT WiFi And IoT For Construction Sites

Focused on making jobsites safer and more productive, a new construction technology system launches with a patented WiFi network.
BIM

2018 IMAGINiT Clarity Family of Products

Expanded analytics and new integrations drive collaboration and productivity between BIM teams and project partners.
mixed reality

Trimble Mixed-Reality Pilot Program With Brookfield GIS

This mixed reality program, the world's first for property and facilities management, explores solutions for workplaces of the future.

Construction Safety Under Par, Finds NSC Survey

In its survey of 14 industries, the National Safety Council found 58% of Americans working in construction thinks safety takes a backseat to productivity.
building information modeling

FM Alert: NIBS Releases National BIM Guide For Building Owners

The National BIM Guide for Owners provides building owners with an approach, from their own profession’s standpoint, to create and fulfill building information modeling requirements for a typical project.

Revizto 4.0 From Vizerra

Enhancements over previous versions of the BIM collaboration software include a dramatically simplified workflow and support for 2D PDF documents.

Construction Project Failures Weigh On Industry Despite Advances In Planning And Controls

Project owners say less than one-third of projects completed on time and on budget; talent shortages are a challenge with continued demand for external resources.

Did You Miss The Change Orders: Reduce Their Impact With A Streamlined Approach Webinar?

This webinar from the Gordian Group examined the impact of change orders on construction projects from the perspectives of a solution provider and an owner. It is available to view on demand now.

Professional Development: Open Dialogue

By tackling inefficiencies in construction communication practices, facility managers improve project outcomes. From the September 2013 issue.

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Painting Project at Leesburg Theater Earns Rave Reviews

At first blush, it sounds like a simple project: paint a champagne colored stripe on the wall of a movie theater lobby. But as general contractor Jesse Truesdale will tell you, the devil is in the details.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Do You Want Photo Proof From Vendors?

I know we're supposed to trust our vendors, but do any of you bother with photo or video verification of completed tasks? If so, do you find it helpful?

Project Management Trends For 2011

ESI International, an Arlington, VA-based project management learning company, recently revealed its Top Global Project Management Trends for 2011

NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: PlanSCAPE By Virco

This service, provided by Virco Mfg. Corporation, is designed to assist facility professionals in schools with large scale furniture and equipment acquisitions.

Autodesk Inventor Helps Designers Focus on World’s Largest Telescope

The telescope will be housed in an astronomical observatory created by Dynamic Structures, one of the world's premier providers of complex movable structures.
Workforce Shortages Webinar

5 Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead Of Workforce Shortages

During this free webinar, you'll learn the top 5 strategies that facility maintenance pros are implementing to overcome workforce shortages.
Webinar, Facility Capital Improvements

View This Free Video Webinar: Maximizing Value For Facility Master Planning

A panel of Facility Management leaders discuss long-term planning challenges and answer questions about maximizing the value of conducting a Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).

[VIDEO] Collect Asset Data at the Speed of Walking a Building

AI powered data collection with AkitaBox Capture. Take a picture of the asset nameplate, touch the floor plan to locate the asset and move to the next asset. Save up to 90% of your time in the field with AkitaBox Capture AI.