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To Build or Not to Build

In today’s superheated market, construction demand and associated costs are at an all-time high. Which may leave you asking – Will construction costs come down over the next few years? Should I postpone my project and wait for lower construction costs? Will construction costs escalate further?

How to Spot a Good Schedule

When it comes to managing a project, there are two essential reference points – a budget and a schedule. Without those, teams would be lost; however, it’s important to note that just because you have a schedule or budget in hand does not mean it will serve as a reliable tool. In this article, we will focus on how to spot a good schedule so that you have confidence you are on the right track.

How to Kickoff a Project the Right Way

It’s GO time! The project kickoff meeting is scheduled, and your team is ready to get to work. Now it’s time to get in a room and hash out the details. Kickoff can be a daunting task. So many ask, where do you start?

Is Now Too Early?

As recounted in 8 Keys to Country Club Success, country clubs continue to adapt their facilities to the evolving needs of their members. Many club managers indicate that they see this as a favorable time to undergo improvement projects. With this in mind, one question consistently arises when we meet with our country club clients: “When should I start planning for my next improvement project?”

IMPACT VP Travis Shares Healthcare Trends Of Today And Tomorrow

A recent hire of the IMPACT team, we sat down with Travis Epperson to learn more about his journey, and how he landed in the role he holds today. We also took the opportunity to talk to him about the effects of COVID-19 on the healthcare market and trends he foresees for the future.

A Roadmap To Success For Country Club Improvement Projects

As country club membership continues to evolve so should club facilities. More and more country clubs are undergoing renovations to reinvent themselves and modernize their facilities while enhancing their offerings for today’s members. Marcus Vess, IMPACT Senior Vice President, has applied his 30 years of managing design and construction of projects…

Mitigating The Impacts Of Lumber Pricing

Lumber prices continue to soar throughout the U.S., now almost 200% what they were this time last year. As developers look to break ground on new projects and maintain budgets on projects already in the process of construction, many are looking for new ways to cope with the drastic price escalation by exploring new strategies…

Achieving Affordable Net-zero Energy

Founded in 1894 and based in Atlanta, ASHRAE is a not-for-profit professional association of HVAC&R professionals. The global society focuses on building systems, energy efficiency, indoor air quality, refrigeration, and sustainability, providing industry research, standards writing, publishing, certification, and…