M|O Perspectives
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COVID vs. HVAC: What Building Owners & Operators Should Know
April 9th, 2020
While it may take years for scientists to uncover exactly how COVID-19 can spread through building systems, it’s better to be safe than sorry. We can all do our ...
Successful Scope of Work: Understanding An Architect’s Approach
March 6th, 2020
Construction project costs continue to rise. In an environment where every penny counts, developers need to count on architects to deliver the greatest value. And sometimes that means spending more ...
California Leads the Zero Net Energy Building Revolution
February 18th, 2020
As building consultancy professionals, we are vested in the future of Zero Net Energy (ZNE). California’s ZNE has a direct impact on the entire industry and involves building owners ...
Drip, drip, drip: Why you can’t disregard maintenance
January 15th, 2020
“Pay me now or pay me later…” A commercial from the early 70s made this phrase popular. And when it comes to the maintenance of building systems, the adage is ...
FCA vs. PCA: Know what you need. Know what you are buying.
September 27th, 2019
We are often asked what the difference is between a facility condition assessment or FCA and a property condition assessment also known as a PCA. Some clients use the two ...
Older vs. newer buildings: What’s really better—and why?
May 31st, 2019
Many people will tell you that buildings aren’t built the way they used to be. What does that really mean? And what do professionals in the field believe? Yes ...