In the A/E design services industry, poor design quality is a growing problem often resulting in costly change orders and significant schedule delays. Even with the aid of advanced 3D Computer Aided Design programs such as AutoCAD and REVIT, and committing internal resources to address quality concerns head-on, firms are still struggling to meet minimum standards for quality and completeness of designs. With project design schedules and budgets shrinking by the minute, a viable solution seems out of reach. Or is it? Â (more…)
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How is Super Bowl strategy similar to interview strategy?
In the midst of Super Bowl Week, we experience no shortage of hype in the media. (Probably more than you asked for, in most cases.) While reading various articles featuring the two head coaches, Belichick and Carroll, I was intrigued by their respective coaching philosophies. And though, I don’t believe Mazzetti is compensating employees to tackle 300lb offensive lineman or run a sub four forty, we are, as most companies, in the business of playing to win. And our playing field, most often, is in that interview room. (more…)
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Overcoming challenges to make MEP “a work of art”
Project: UCLA Santa Clarita Film Archives & Preservation Center
Client: Packard Humanities Institute, David Packard
Architect: BAR Architects
Traditionally, Mazzetti has had minimal experience in the Arts and Entertainment industry. This particular project was an opportunity to test our knowledge and expertise, providing unique learning opportunities to make MEP systems “look good”. (more…)
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Integrated Design Build – The ‘A’ Team
In light of the completion of the 2014 World Series, a team analogy seemed appropriate here. Congrats to the San Francisco Giants for a stellar championship victory!
Question: How are we completing a project in a third of the “normal time” expected, given its scope and budget? How does a sports team travel to its event location?Â
Answer (to both): Everyone rides together. (more…)
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