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.

Research / 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

Research / 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.

Research / 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.

Research / 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.

Research / Whitepapers: The State of Design-Build

2011-01-11T00:00:00

Professionals at the 2010 Design-Build Institute of America Conference share their views on key issues facing today’s design-build community.

Research / Whitepapers: Facing the Wind

2011-01-11T00:00:00

Wind owners and developers share their views on key issues facing the wind industry today.

Research / Whitepapers: Healthcare Design and Industry Trends

2011-01-11T00:00:00

Professionals at the 2010 Healthcare Design Conference share their views on current healthcare developments and the outlook for the future.

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

2011-04-13T00:00:00

The RC2 project provided a rare opportunity to compare the use of VDC processes on a new building to a very similar project built without substantial use of these technologies.

Industry articles: Cost Certainty is Possible

2011-09-19T00:00:00

Mortenson identifies nine ways to achieve price certainty on your next wind energy project.

Research / Whitepapers: Higher Education Industry and Facility Trends

2011-10-03T00:00:00

Professionals at the 2011 Society for College and University Planning (SCUP) Conference share their views on current education developments and outlook for the future.

Industry articles: Wind Construction in Ontario, Canada

2011-09-16T00:00:00

Engineering and construction of winder power projects in agricultural settings: a contractor's perspective of key issues to be considered in project planning and development.

Industry articles: Continuous Improvement

2011-09-12T00:00:00

Eliminating unnecessary waste can reduce the time and cost of construction. See eight types of waste that can change the bottom line.

Industry articles: Solar Power Development: U.S. utility-scale solar trends for 2011-2012

2011-09-16T00:00:00

Research / Whitepapers: Site Selection Report of the Yangtze River Delta

2011-11-21T00:00:00

Research and analysis of the major industrial parks in the Yangtze River Delta on the eastern coast of China, taking into consideration the current regional economic situation and Chinese government policies.

Industry articles: Cold Weather Construction: How to Stay Safe

2011-12-19T00:00:00

The successful building of wind power projects in the extreme cold requires careful preparation for equipment needs and special attention for the safety of those working in the field.

Industry articles: Fixing the Grid

2011-12-20T00:00:00

Growing energy demand and decades of underinvestment in the nation’s electricity grid will offer significant opportunities for companies with a long-term plan.

Industry articles: Why Wind Energy Makes Sense

2011-12-21T00:00:00

Considering that wind energy is still relatively new on the Canadian landscape, a strong and consistent focus is needed to effectively educate landowners and other stakeholders on the many benefits that wind farms provide.

Industry articles: The Solar Market Goes Nova—Almost

2011-12-21T00:00:00

While the solar market has waned, it remains a rising star in the U.S. energy mix.

Research / Whitepapers: Solar Energy Industry and Construction Trends

2012-01-11T00:00:00

Professionals at the Fall 2011 Solar Power International Conference share their views on the current state of the U.S. Solar Energy Industry and the outlook for the future.

Research / Whitepapers: Healthcare Industry and Design Trends

2012-01-27T00:00:00

Professionals at the 2011 Fall Healthcare Design Conference share their views on the state of the healthcare industry and facilities trends.

Research / Whitepapers: Mission Critical Industry and Construction Trends

2012-02-01T00:00:00

Professionals at the 2011 Fall 7x24 Exchange Conference share their views on the state of the U.S. Mission Critical Industry and the outlook for the future.

Case studies: Design/Delivery Process Innovation at Daikin McQuay Applied Development Center

2012-02-13T00:00:00

A technologically-sophisticated customer, complex MEP systems and a very short time frame required significant collaboration between the customer, architect, builder and subcontractors before the design was even completed.

Case studies: Collaboration Through BIM: Setting a New Standard at the ShoWare Center

2012-02-13T00:00:00

3D and 4D building information modeling in the field contributed to the team's ability to meet the event-driven 16-month construction schedule.

Case studies: Target Field: Removing the Variables Through Building Information Modeling

2012-02-13T00:00:00

Building a 12-acre major league ballpark on an eight-acre site — and getting it done three months early.

Case studies: A Cohesive Team: Integrating Technology on The Medical CenterHealthcare

2012-02-13T00:00:00

With BIM processes and technologies in place from the beginning of design all the way through building occupancy, the team developed innovative solutions and implemented technology-based techniques that increased productivity, ensured quality and met the project schedule.

Industry articles: Virtual Design and Construction Has Left the Building

2012-03-29T00:00:00

Virtual design and construction improves the work plan on all types of construction, including renewable energy projects

Industry articles: Critical Success Factors, Exceptional Building Experience

2012-03-29T00:00:00

Establishing critical success factors are key to creating an exceptional building experience

Industry articles: U.S. Military Strengthens Role in Renewable Energy Market

2012-03-29T00:00:00

New demands create new challenges for military services

Case studies: Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital

2012-04-02T00:00:00

A superior facility development process results from utilizing building information modeling and setting new standards for early, close, and consistent collaboration

Case studies: Central Washington Hospital

2012-04-02T00:00:00

Leveraging BIM from design concept to facility management

Case studies: Fort Carson Warriors in Transition Barracks II

2012-04-02T00:00:00

VDC speeds soldiers' road to recovery

Case studies: Fort Carson Warriors in Transition Barracks I

2012-04-02T00:00:00

Innovative ideas significantly reduce time and cost of project

Case studies: Martha Jefferson Replacement Hospital

2012-04-02T00:00:00

Customer expectations exceeded through effective porject management, partnership and communication