A tilt-up construction company Old Forge works with gave us the opportunity to witness the “lift” process in person (video below). I was surprised with the countless value-adds of opting into a tilt-up building, but before I delve into that – here’s some basics for...
Lessons learned in industrial worker health brings a valuable historical perspective as AEC firms improve functional design. Tragedies bringing widespread attention to dangerous conditions for factory workers in 1911 have a reinvigorated focus to industrial workers of...
COVID aside, one of the most challenging yet fulfilling project categories for the Old Forge team to take on in a construction engagement are restaurant builds. Now that establishments are reopening with changed protocols, I looked at some of my restaurant facility...
You slug back your coffee shuddering yet another vendor qualification packet to be reviewed. You can’t help but wonder “What makes this general contractor any different than the last disappointing prospect who left me over-budget and behind-schedule?” This is the...
There is a huge value in aligning philosophy and culture in two partnering businesses. The case of a small business owner and a commercial general contractor is no exception. Without a fit in vision and project expectations, there is potential for conflict that would...
