By Caroline Shelly, LEED-AP-BD + C, CID
- Feb 21, 2018
Change Order Protocol
I recall being at the shore watching boats pull into dock. It is always remarkable to see what boat owners name their boats. A boat named “Change Order”, struck me as a little arrogant; if a change order is a blatant money maker to a contractor, it is likely a headache for the owner on a project. To a certain extent, it should be a vessel in which all professionals assigned to the project should learn from, and work together on. What is a Change Order?A change order is a just
By Caroline Shelly, CID, LEED AP, HF Planners, LLC
- Oct 25, 2017
Headache #35 – Interior landscaping: tips for selecting and caring for plants in the office space
Interior landscaping has become a viable profession which designs, arranges, and cares for living plants in enclosed environments. Interior Landscaping is the process of combining exterior environments inside; interior spaces also have angles, plains, and horizons that are accentuated by the addition of plants. Interior landscapes enhance spaces with color, sculptural elements, ornamental, and focal points as well as the ability to help build brand awareness, and help attract
Caroline Shelly, CID, LEED AP-BD+C, HF Planners
- Apr 21, 2016
Smalls steps to take to help a facility go green
Now a days corporations are interested in putting their best foot forward by taking steps to prove they are environmentally conscious, and thus reducing the amount of greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere. By doing so, they not only help improve the environment, but they also attract more employees. One of the items that help retain good employees after pay and benefits is working for an environmentally conscientious company. However, with so much information about cre
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