There are many misconceptions about how to determine the true value of long-term asset holdings. One method is life cycle costing, but many factors complicate that analysis. Here are some tips.
The IECC requires Commercial Roof Replacements to comply, some think this is bad, I for one think that most building owners will benefit from compliance.
VE, a very powerful tool in facility development, is often introduced into the project too late in the process. As a result, it can offer little value and usually results in long-term facility issues.
Some of the greatest mistake areas that decision-makers render come from a place where information is “known” incorrectly. Deferred maintenance is one of these areas, resulting in the loss of many dollars.
With the politicization of absolutely everything in life, we have forgotten that civil discourse and ethics of leadership really do set the tone for all of society.
The warranty is one of the most deceiving marketing tools, especially when it comes to major purchases. Contrary to popular belief, the warranty is not written for the buyer but rather to limit the seller’s liabilities.
Leadership does not necessarily come naturally, but through thoughtful determination one can successfully attain a strong leadership role. A good leader can be formed where a willingness exists.
Sometimes we defeat ourselves through the common practice of making it just good enough, while focusing on excellence makes us standout among others in the field.
Some people have an incessant belief a complex world like this, nothing is simple, especially history changing events. Sometimes a history changing event really isn’t complex when viewed thru science.
This is the conclusion of the series, packed full of ideas and thoughts, so have patience as you read this information.
Human beings tend to repeat actions throughout history, maybe some basis of fact can be formed to bring those tendencies to a place allowing some measure of predictability, & providing a good defense.
Securing our learning environments to protect our society’s children has become increasingly challenging in our world. How do we obtain security and refrain from creating a prison environment?
We owe it to our children and students to provide safe learning environments and learn from past tragedies. Those that have lost life or loved ones must never be forgotten.
The culture shock on solving project procurement issues between the public and private sectors, and how to balance competing ideas and goals.
Throughout my apprenticeship and practice, I have frequently had conversations with colleagues that went something like this, “I cannot force the contractor to do anything.” According to the administrative ruling in this case, the Architect /...
The question that will never be answered is, had Gillum reviewed these details at the time of the atrium’s roof collapse, would he have noticed enough to avert the collapse of the skywalks. Would Gillum have noticed the conflicts on the drawings...
The human expression as a result of this event is a study of diversity by itself, with so many people affected by the skywalks’ collapse. First, the Mayor of Kansas City, Richard Berkley asked the National Bureau of Standards (NBS) “to determine...
The Architect needs to have this human nature in mind every time the selection of a consultant is made. When the chips are down, and your back is against the wall, the integrity of the project rests squarely on the reactions of all the parties when...
For many, I have not been around here much. As those of you that have read my other hubs, I have spent the last 20 months gaining my degree. I am please to say that I have now completed that journey, and will be embarking on my MBA. Meanwhile, my...
Last July, I started back to get my degree after being out of work for a while. If all goes well, my undergraduate work will be completed by the end of this year, then on the my MBA. Three decades plus in Architecture has let to a very quick...
Back in 2009, I wrote a hub regarding September 11th the intent of that hub was to celebrate American Building Codes and honoring the victims of that attack. Since that hub has been published, it certainly has sparked comment, being the single most...
This was written by me, and first appeared in the August 2006 newsletter of the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. It contains some very good information for the delivery of a construction project, so I thought that I would now include it as a hub....
Once again I have to include a paper from my college trek. I am taking a prerequisite for my fire sprinkler design class and it turned outso well, I had to include it here. This paper will be focused on the impacts to fire science by modern fire...
It has been awhile since I published a hub. First, I have been unemployed for going on 7 months now, but I am not alone in my industry. After 32 years as an Architect, with vast credentials built up, I have not been too successful at even...
Well here we are with the final installment. It is now time to summarize all that has been covered in this series, and as an added bonus, you as a devout follower of this series, you will leave with two things. First, added knowledge that you...
As we start to close in on the final topics for this series, let us review the last part. Experience is deceiving, as there is so much in the practice of Architecture, you need to get to the bottom of the exact type of experience that best fits...
As we now embark on our next topics, let us briefly review what has been covered in our last session. First, there are basic services that an Architect can provide. All successful projects have these services provided by someone on the team,...
I guess that September 11, 2001, will be one of those days you will remember exactly where you were and what you were doing. Not unlike when the Challenger blew up, when President Kennedy was shot, or when Pearl Harbor was attacked. I think that...
First of all, this is not a legal advice article. You should consult a lawyer for advice. However this is an Architect’s perspective. After thirty years plus in practice, and having my own firm for the several years, I have discovered something...
Before we go on to the new material, let us briefly review what has already been covered. First, there are three basic components to supplying a commodity. Those are time, cost, and quality. A transaction is created when all three of these...
Many things in life are tied together, inseparable. I believe that whole-heartedly and without reservation. If you look closely at this topic as you read, you may find that many of the principles I will discuss here will be very applicable to many...