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Solar Tower Technology - Western Arizona
January, 2012
An ambitious solar energy project is coming to western Arizona. A 2,500 feet-tall tower will form the centerpiece of a non-polluting power plant. This will create large amounts of non-intermittent competitively priced green power.
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Quantifying the Hidden Benefits of High-Performance Building
January, 2012
Energy savings and other more tangible benefits of green or high performance building have long been apparent in business.
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The National September 11 Memorial & Museum
January, 2012
The National September 11 Memorial is New York City's newest landmark. A moving dedication ceremony was held for victims’ families on September 11, 2011, the 10-year anniversary of the attacks. Former U.S. President George W. Bush and President Barack Obama attended the commemoration ceremony.
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International Construction Intelligence - Q3 2011
October, 2011
This North American iteration of International Construction Intelligence presents data and intelligence about international costs and related trends for the construction industry. Our construction industry experts examine trends in carbon cap and trade, the performance of construction markets worldwide, and the impact of exchange rates on construction.
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High Speed Rail - Improving Cost Predictability
September, 2011
High speed rail is on the agenda for many countries. The U.K. government is considering a new high speed rail (HSR) network (PDF), to transform the U.K.'s economic geography and provide a genuine alternative to air travel. Construction costs are estimated at $52billion.
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A clearer picture for owners with our Electronic Project Management System
September, 2011
When it comes to the successful execution of a capital project or portfolio of projects, visibility and control are vital. Leaders of corporations, institutions and government agencies are demanding clearer and more easily accessible information upon which to base their decisions.
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Emerging PPP Markets
September, 2011
Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) have suffered in the U.K. but are attracting optimism in new emerging markets. The challenge is to develop a PPP approach to reflect local markets and conditions – ‘localizing’ is essential for future PPP projects.
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Performing Arts Center at the World Trade Center site
September, 2011
In October 2010, the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation board voted to approve an allocation of $100 million to develop the Performing Arts Center at the World Trade Center site.
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Scheduling and Controls of Project Manufacturing
August, 2011
We recently presented a paper at the PMI College of Scheduling conference. Our paper ‘Lessons learned in engineering development for Major Projects’ examine the challenges faced by major projects during the front end and detailed engineering phases.
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Lessons Learned in Engineering Development for Major Projects
August, 2011
We recently presented a paper at the June 2011 55th Annual Meeting of AACE International (the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering. Held in Anaheim, California, AACE International brought together more than 800 cost management professionals from more than 30 countries including the U.S. and Canada.
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Energy audits - coming to a U.S. hotel near you
July, 2011
The hospitality sector is one of the most energy-intensive but the average U.S. hotelier is just beginning the sustainability journey. Rising energy costs are driving owner operators, as well as larger corporations, to actively seek energy efficiencies.
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NYC’s Local Law 84
July, 2011
New legislation places NYC at the forefront of municipal efforts to improve energy efficiency in existing buildings. Local Law 84, the Energy Benchmarking law, is the one that everybody’s talking about right now.
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Time on Tools®
July, 2011
Asset-intensive owners are constantly seeking innovative ways of identifying efficiencies. Faithful+Gould’s Time on Tools® service is a standardized process that identifies the root cause of the barriers that prevent workforce crews from operating efficiently.
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Transforming U.S. Military Healthcare
June, 2011
In the midst of national healthcare reform, the U.S. Military Health System is addressing its own unique challenges. The Department of Defense (DoD) has embarked on the biggest strategic implementation program of military hospital and clinic construction in recent history.
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Successful FM Outsourcing
March, 2011
Market changes and budgetary pressures are forcing organizations to re-examine their core business activities and support operations.
Maintaining an efficient working environment represents an enormous overhead. It also needs significant ongoing investment of managerial time and resource.
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Wind Power: driving the U.S. towards a more sustainable future
March, 2011
Renewable energy development in the U.S. has been motivated by a mix of federal- and state-level fiscal and regulatory policies.
Wind power is becoming a significant part of the diverse U.S. energy portfolio.
At state level, renewable energy standards (RES), also known as renewable portfolio standards, have become increasingly popular. Over 50% of states and the District of Columbia have an RES on the books. Another five states have renewable energy goals that are not mandatory.
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Corporate Space Design
December, 2010
The cost of U.S. corporate workspace continues to be closely scrutinized, as companies seek productive yet operationally cost-effective environments.
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Intermodal Transport Solutions
December, 2010
Transport infrastructure projects continue to be strong performers in the U.S., U.K., Europe and the Middle East. As the financial squeeze continues, these projects remain attractive due to their long-term regenerative benefits.
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Same arena, different rules
August, 2010
Construction disputes rage on both sides of the pond – in England it’s all about adjudication, in the U.S. it’s all about liens. Here we take a brief look at some of the approaches and the differences.
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Strategic facility consulting
August, 2010
As owners seek to make existing buildings work harder and smarter, Faithful+Gould’s strategic facility consulting (SFC) service identifies priorities, highlighting what can be done to maintain facilities and bring them up to modern and green standards.
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Epoch – efficient predictability and control
August, 2010
Major research and manufacturing companies use Epoch, Faithful+Gould’s enterprize cost management system, to cost manage their projects and programs. Find out how Epoch brings predictability, control and cost savings to large capital facilities portfolios.
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National Museum of African American History and Culture
June, 2010
The NMAAHC will promote the study and appreciation of African American history and culture and its impact on America, its people and the world. This unique building project is not without technical challenges: it is located at the end of the National Mall, adjacent to the Washington Monument.
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BioPharma networking: sector collaboration enhances best practice
June, 2010
Collaboration plays a big part within the BioPharma sector in relation to the built environment, transcending the commercial competitiveness that naturally exists in companies' core business areas. A collaborative approach addresses such common themes as risk management and verification.
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Design-build: is it right for you?
April, 2010
Much has been written on D-B's advantages, but little has been said about the risks and potential pitfalls. In the current edition of the New York Real Estate Journal, Faithful+Gould's Scott Cullen examines the issues.
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International Construction Intelligence - US edition
March, 2010
Trends in the world economy continue to impact powerfully on construction. Issues include carbon cap and trade schemes; the performance of construction markets worldwide; the impact of the cost of projects on the competitive environment.