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The Importance of MEP Coordination

Can a project manager overcome the desire to suspend belief in physics and common sense?

April 26, 2013

By Rebecca Thatcher Ellis, P.E.

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Last month, I addressed the challenge faced by new construction project teams to build faster and cheaper. In the normal project delivery process, this responsibility falls on the construction manager and/or general contractor (CMGC).

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FASTER + CHEAPER ≠ Better

Can a project manager overcome the desire to suspend belief in physics and common sense?

March 29, 2013

By Rebecca Thatcher Ellis, P.E.

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My recent columns have been puzzling through the question of why owners are accepting unfinished construction projects as substantially complete.

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When “Substantial Completion” Is Insubstantial

November 26, 2012

By Rebecca Thatcher Ellis, P.E.

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A concept created for special circumstances has become a sad S.O.P.

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Company Of One, Cont'd Consider A Mentor

November 1, 2012

By Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E.

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You’re never too old for practical words of experience.

Pharmaceutical Projects Are Different

October 3, 2012

By Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E.

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Especially compared to school challenges, the proper reply is, “Oh, please.”

Presenting A Seminar To Others

August 28, 2012

By Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E.

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The benefits are many, and they start in the prep.

When Forced To Be A Company Of One

August 2, 2012

By Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E.

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Solo success can flow from the right diagram and a specific service.

ICI-BMACT STATUS

June 10, 2012

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U.S. EPA, policy advocates should improve job impact analyses, says report

Let's Get Rid Of The One-Year Warranty Phase

May 2, 2012

By Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E.

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Four building pros weigh in on the concept.

Smith Seckman Reid opens Chicago, Washington offices

March 28, 2012

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Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. (SSR), a leading engineering design and facility consulting firm, has opened a Chicago office. The office will be led by Laura Ludwig, P.E., QCxP, who has been named senior associate with SSR.

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