Easy Fixes for Improved Food Safety in High-Risk Environments
I’ve been around the block a time or two. I’ve seen babies born, music legends die and the…
An Adaptive Reuse in Today’s Overbuilt Environment
At first glance, the 72,000 sf precast concrete shell warehouse wasn’t impressive. At second glance, it became more…
Designing with Employee Welfare in Mind
The design plan we put together, was thorough, even by the most rigorous standards. The first level called…
What’s New in Food Safety and Sanitary Design? A Candid Dialogue Between Two Crusty Industry Veterans
Food industry companies have growing pains just like any other type of business. They also have a slew…
Battling Labor Shortages and Employee Turnover in the Design-Build Industry
Low unemployment plus high growth equals trouble finding top talent. It’s an equation that will hold true for…
Food Plant Design-Build: Conquer Onsite Construction Challenges
I have been fortunate to work on both sides of the Design-Build industry. For more than 12 years…
Our Thermal Envelope Theory: Get it Right the First Time
I am the man with a plan, the design and the drawings. I’m not the one on the…
Why I have Zero Tolerance Safety on My Projects
New buildings symbolize progress, growth and innovation. Superintendents on construction sites have a slightly different perspective. We’re thinking…
7 Strategies for Optimizing the Energy Efficiency of Your Refrigerant System
With the cost of energy continually rising, owners of refrigerated and freezer facilities are always searching for ways…