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Author: Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED AP

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4 Questions to Ask Before Hiring an Owner’s Rep for Your Construction Project

Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED AP16 February, 2018 Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED AP
owner's rep in yellow hard hat

If you’re planning new construction for your business this year, you may want to hire an owner’s representative to protect your interests. Your owner’s rep will be your right hand in keeping your project(s) on budget, on schedule, and at the quality you expect. Be aware, however, that not all owner’s reps are the same….

Here’s Why You Need An Owner’s Representative

Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED AP31 January, 2018 Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED AP
Owner's Rep inspecting job construction site

If you’re planning construction projects this year, you understand the importance of assembling the right team to design and build your new facilities. What you may not have considered is the importance of hiring an owner’s representative to oversee those projects. If you haven’t considered hiring an owner’s rep, or are on the fence about…

These 3 Convenient Checklists Will Ensure a Useful PCA

Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED AP24 January, 2018 Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED AP
man holding clipboard completing PCA

When you invest in a commercial property, you should always order a property condition assessment (PCA) as part of your due diligence process. The PCA (also called a “facility condition assessment” or FCA) is the commercial equivalent of the home inspection. Because of the relative complexity and size of the commercial investment, however, it is…

What to Look for in a Plan and Cost Review (PCR) or Pre-Construction Analysis (PCA) Provider

Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED AP17 January, 2018 Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED AP
PCR construction worker and man in suit shaking hands

In commercial construction lending, the plan and cost review (PCR) is a standard part of the underwriting process. So standard, that most lenders don’t think much about who provides the PCR or what’s in it, so long as it gets done. That’s a mistake. A thorough, accurate, and expert PCR can prevent costly mistakes, while…

4 Construction Drawing Mistakes That Will Come Back to Haunt You

Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED AP12 January, 2018 Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED AP
Construction drawings

We don’t have to tell you that construction lending is high risk and that the more complex the project, the more risks there are. As part of construction lending due diligence, most institutions require a Plan and Cost Review (PCR). What many lenders don’t know, however, is that not every PCR provider has the expertise…

Public Facilities Increasingly Turn to Private Outsourcing

Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED AP1 November, 2017 Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED AP
Outsourcing

Outsourcing is not a new phenomenon in the business world. Businesses of all sizes enjoy the benefits of focusing on their core expertise while outsourcing non-core functions to other companies. For many large organizations such as hospitals and universities, facilities management and construction management are routinely handled by outside companies. What is new is the…

Why You Should Care About Your Contractor’s Bonds

Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED AP8 September, 2017 Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED AP
Contractor's bonds

When you hire a contractor to conduct renovations, repairs, or to construct a new facility, many property owners and managers know that the contractor should be required to bond the project.  But what exactly does it mean for a contractor to bond a construction project, and why should you care? Contractor’s bonds mitigate owner risk…

What You Need to Know About Your Contractor’s Insurance

Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED AP8 September, 2017 Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED AP
Contractors Insurance Are you covered sign

When a contractor advertises that their company is “bonded and insured,” it provides a level of trust for the owners and managers who hire them. Unfortunately, not all bonding and insurance is created equal. Owners who don’t thoroughly understand the types and levels of contractor’s insurance put themselves at unnecessary risk. Here’s what you need…

Why That Free Construction Cost Calculator Is Useless

Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED AP8 September, 2017 Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED AP
Construction Cost calculating by man sitting with yellow hard hat and blue prints

If you’re looking for a free online construction cost calculator for your commercial project, you won’t have to look far. The internet is stuffed full of simple, convenient tools that allow you to enter your desired square footage, type of construction, location, and other factors to get a free estimate of what your project might…

How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Commercial Roof?

Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED AP15 June, 2017 Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED AP
commercial roof, construction consulting, commercial roofing, roof replacement
Sooner or later, every building, commercial or otherwise, encounters roof problems. This critical element of the building envelope is constantly subjected to weather, debris, and aging, factors that eventually wear down even the highest quality roof. Improper roof installation can accelerate the speed of deterioration.   When leaks or other problems appear, it’s critical to...

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