Tag: Project Management
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August 23, 2018The Difference Between a Project Manager, Construction Manager and General Contractor
There are three common consultants hired to run a construction project: Project Managers (PM), Construction Managers (CM), and General Contractors (GC). The differences between these job descriptions are distinct, but they are often and easily confused. -
June 15, 2018
Project Management Pioneers: Project Highlight – Exude – Office Amenities
Exude recently moved from Race Street in Philadelphia to Chestnut Street. The employees rave about the amenities of their amazing new space. -
June 15, 2018
Project Management Pioneers: Project Highlight – Exude – Working With Watchdog
Watchdog orchestrated Exude’s move from Race Street in Philadelphia to Chestnut Street. Exude Founder and CEO Marcus Lopez called Watchdog’s involvement “instrumental.” -
June 15, 2018
Project Management Pioneers: Project Highlight – Exude – Culture
Exude’s previous location on Race Street in Philadelphia consisted of twenty-two private offices. Their new location on Chestnut Street is drastically different—it has none. -
June 15, 2018
Project Management Pioneers: Project Highlight – Exude – Design
Exude moved to a new location on Chestnut Street in Philadelphia with the assistance of Watchdog. The move was a result of Exude’s growth and desire for more open areas. -
June 12, 2018
Project Management Pioneers: Furniture Procurement
The purchase of furniture tends to be one of the largest on a corporate real estate project. Watchdog recommends clients spend time and due diligence up-front in the procurement process that reflects the value of the purchase. -
June 12, 2018
Project Management Pioneers: Client Communication
A major aspect of project management is controlling communication that is received by the client. Watchdog functions in whatever the capacity the client feels will most benefit their project. -
May 2, 2018
Project Management Pioneers: Project Highlight – Campbell’s Family Center
Watchdog recently completed the new 17,000 sq. ft. Campbell’s Soup Family Center in Camden, New Jersey, which includes thirteen classrooms for newborns through Kindergarten. -
April 12, 2018
Project Management Pioneers – Client Integration
Watchdog’s role as the owner’s representative is to learn the processes and procedures currently in place that work for the client. By doing so, they can provide support and integrate into the culture to make clients’ lives easier. -
April 5, 2018
Project Management Pioneers – Stay in Place Renovation
A stay in place renovation is a project where a client does not move to a new building. Instead, they stay in a building currently occupied while it is under construction. -
March 29, 2018
Project Management Pioneers – GeoBlue – Amenities
Watchdog moved GeoBlue out of multiple offices and suites into their new headquarters in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania which was completed in June 2017. It was important that their new location have amenities geared toward employee health and wellness. -
March 14, 2018
Project Management Pioneers: GeoBlue Company Culture
When people “go global,” they can reach their professional and personal aspirations. Also, when people feel secure with their healthcare they can achieve more. GeoBlue’s purpose is to provide a simple, international healthcare experience. -
March 14, 2018
Project Management Pioneers: Project Highlight – GeoBlue & Watchdog
By working closely with GeoBlue’s teams, Watchdog ensured the process was streamlined and the sequencing of the phases aligned with business operations. -
March 1, 2018
Project Management Pioneers – What is RACP?: Part 3
We discussed the Legislative Process and the Pre-Award Process in the previous episode. The final two stages are the Post-Award Application and the Compliance and Reimbursement Process. -
February 22, 2018
Project Management Pioneers – What is RACP?: Part 2
Once you have determined that the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) Grant is right for you, there are four steps involved. -
February 15, 2018
Cost-Plus Fixed Fee Construction Contracts
Cost-plus fixed fee contracts should provide, in detail, what should be properly reimbursed and what should not. -
January 11, 2018
Project Management Pioneers – LA Market
Find out what's so exciting about the current market activity in the Greater Los Angeles region. -
January 3, 2018
Project Management Pioneers – What Is FF&E
FF&E is an acronym for Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment. Find out what it can mean to your project. -
December 21, 2017
Project Management Pioneers – Move Management
Watchdog offers move management as a service to clients to help them through preparation, planning, and execution of a move. -
December 13, 2017
Project Management Pioneers – Company Culture
Project management is an integral part of the organization that is pushed at all levels; from leadership all the way through.
