Every building, whether hospital, school or commercial facility, has a building envelope. It consists of the physical barriers separating conditioned environments from unconditioned exteriors (i.e. inside from outside). “In my experience, I would estimate that less than 10 percent of …
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3D Camera Modeling Improves Security and Reduces Costs
Granger Construction’s investment in Virtual Design Technology enabled the Warren County Jail project team to use 3D camera modeling to improve the customer experience while enhancing security and attaining over $55,000 in savings. UNDERSTANDING THE VALUE Security cameras are used …
Risk Prevention and Total Cost of Construction in Hardened Markets
Insurance rates affect construction costs for Owners across industries. But in hard markets, a Construction Manager’s (CM) proactive attention to risk prevention, avoidance and incident management is especially beneficial for maintaining lower total cost of construction. INSURANCE PRACTICES Most construction …
Planning FFE (Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment)
Furniture, fixtures and equipment (FFE) are details Owners often discuss with specialty vendors rather than Construction Management partners. However, planning these features early and often throughout your project can save time and money while leading to a better final deliverable. …
Leveraging Radiant Heat for Cold Weather Concrete Slabs
Whether 90 degrees and sunny or below freezing and snowing, concrete placement happen year-round on commercial construction projects. But colder temperatures are not ideal for slab curing. One method Granger Construction’s Self-Perform Concrete Teams have used to address this challenge …
Case Study: South Lyon Community Schools
In construction, contingency expenses can have a substantial impact on total project cost. Controlling these expenses is one reason why owners are wise to evaluate construction management firms beyond just the lowest first cost presented. An experienced and trusted CM …
Case Study: Spartan Stadium South End Zone Addition
Michigan State University’s $13 million, fast-track South End Zone Addition project involved construction of a 25,000 square foot, single-story addition to Spartan Stadium. Informally known as SEZA, the new addition included adding 239 restrooms and four new concession areas. The …
Effective Teamwork Saved Millions for WSU Data Center
It is common knowledge that collaboration is one key to success. Project teams who collaborate closely and communicate clearly can make the difference between a project that finishes on-time and on-budget and one that doesn’t. From the onset of Wayne …
MSUFCU HQ2 Construction: A study in planning efficiency
What are the tangible benefits of thoughtful planning on a construction project? How can the planning process positively affect the project from the very beginning and continue long after the first shovel is put in the ground? The answers to …
