Mortenson: Resources

Industry articles: Sustainability in Healthcare: Dollars and Sense

2009-04-06T00:00:00

Economic reasons to make healthcare facilities more energy efficient and environmentally responsible,

Industry articles: Construction Cost Containment: How to Keep Projects on Course and on Budget

2008-07-01T00:00:00

Keeping healthcare construction projects on time and on budget.

Industry articles: Healthcare Construction: Slack Demand Makes 2009 a Good Year to Build

2009-02-01T00:00:00

Although the economy is experiencing a downturn, this may be a good year to begin a healthcare construction project.

Industry articles: A Revolution in Program Delivery: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Design-Build and its Future in the Hospitality Business

2004-09-01T00:00:00

The impact of the design-build delivery as it relates to the construction of a hospitality project, and its emergence as a delivery method choice for similar projects in the future.

Whitepapers: Entering the Brave New World: An Introduction to Contracting for BIM

2008-01-01T00:00:00

Explores key legal and contract issues associated with the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Industry articles: Design-Build and Sustainable Construction: Success Now for Our Future

2007-09-01T00:00:00

Design-build is probably the best-suited delivery method for implementing sustainable construction features and minimizing environmental impact.

Industry articles: Healthcare Construction: Containing Costs and Planning Contingencies

2008-11-01T00:00:00

Ways you can avoid costly construction project delays and wasteful cost overruns on your next healthcare construction project.

Case studies: Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin Clinical Cancer Center

2009-06-24T00:00:00

Value Engineering: Overcoming Complex Project Challenges

Case studies: Milwaukee County Zoo US Bank Gathering Place

2009-06-24T00:00:00

Value Engineering: Accomplishing Project Goals While Managing Project Budget & Schedule

Case studies: Martha Jefferson Hospital

2009-10-05T00:00:00

Virtual Design & Construction: Using Tools to Maximize Efficiency and Quality

Case studies: Tulalip Casino, Hotel and Conference Center

2009-06-24T00:00:00

Virtual Design & Construction: Effective Communication Ensures Project Success

Case studies: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Terminal 2

2009-06-24T00:00:00

Customer Satisfaction: Exceeding Customer Expectations and Project Goals

Case studies: University of Washington - Benjamin D. Hall Interdisciplinary Research Building

2009-06-25T00:00:00

Virtual Design & Construction: Innovative Project Solutions

Case studies: American Transmission Company Corporate Headquarters & Systems Operations Center

2009-08-20T00:00:00

Virtual Design & Construction: MEP Coordination & Installation

Case studies: Crowne Plaza Hotel

2009-06-25T00:00:00

Virtual Design & Construction: Overcoming Challenges to Deliver the First New Build Prototype

Case studies: Cedar Creek Wind Farm

2009-06-25T00:00:00

Overcoming the Challenges and Elements of Wind Farm Construction

Whitepapers: Before Starting a Project

2009-06-28T00:00:00

Here are some things you may want to consider early on in your project planning.

Whitepapers: Weathering the Storm: How Owners are Navigating Today's Commercial Construction Reality

2009-08-17T00:00:00

Results of a survey providing indepth feedback from owners on how the economic climate is impacting their projects, shaping their priorities, and influencing their outlooks and needs.

Industry articles: Integrated Project Delivery: Forget About the Contract—Focus on the Process

2009-09-04T00:00:00

Integrated project delivery. It all starts with an owner who understand and mandates true partnership. From there, you'll need team members who embrace a collaborative philosophy, effective leadership, and a willingness to give up something in exchange for greater returns.

Whitepapers: 2009 McGraw-Hill SmartMarket Report

2009-11-20T00:00:00

One of Mortenson's projects, the University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus Research II, is featured in McGraw-Hill's BIM report entitled "The Business Value of BIM: Getting Building Information Modeling to the Bottom Line."

Industry articles: Integrated Project Delivery Brings Projects to Life Seamlessly

2010-01-01T00:00:00

As integrated project delivery gains momentum across the country, the healthcare community is experiencing many benefits from the process.

2010-05-03T00:00:00

Taking Building Information Modeling another step further: making the information and models available to every person on the ground.

Case studies: Cornerstone Arts Center: Creating Stellar Architecture Using BIM

2010-04-05T00:00:00

Building information models helped with site conditions, energy optimization, and design and construction coordination on a complex building.

Case studies: Harley-Davidson Museum: Design/Delivery Process Innovation

2010-03-02T00:00:00

Seeing a virtual 3D model helped Harley-Davidson visualize its new museum, with its open and exposed design elements.

Case studies: University of Colorado-Denver Health Science Center Research Complex II

2009-12-04T00:00:00

A shorted construction schedule was just one benefit of using VDC on this project.