Every building, whether hospital, school or commercial facility, has a building envelope. It consists of the physical barriers separating conditioned environments from unconditioned exteriors (i.e. inside from outside). “In my experience, I would estimate that less than 10 percent of …
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3D Camera Modeling Improves Security and Reduces Costs
Granger Construction’s investment in Virtual Design Technology enabled the Warren County Jail project team to use 3D camera modeling to improve the customer experience while enhancing security and attaining over $55,000 in savings. UNDERSTANDING THE VALUE Security cameras are used …
Case Study: South Lyon Community Schools
In construction, contingency expenses can have a substantial impact on total project cost. Controlling these expenses is one reason why owners are wise to evaluate construction management firms beyond just the lowest first cost presented. An experienced and trusted CM …
Case Study: Spartan Stadium South End Zone Addition
The Task Michigan State University’s $13 million, fast-track South End Zone Addition project involved construction of a 25,000 square foot, single-story addition to Spartan Stadium. Informally known as SEZA, the new addition included adding 239 restrooms and four new concession …
Wayne State Case Study: How Effective Teamwork Saved Millions
It’s common knowledge that collaboration is one key to success. Project teams who collaborate closely and communicate clearly can make the difference between a project that finishes on-time and on-budget and one that doesn’t. From the onset of Wayne State …
Case Study: PlanGrid Software
Granger Construction has long been known as an innovator in the commercial construction industry. In recent years, Granger has fully embraced and deployed smart technological solutions on a variety of projects to improve efficiency and streamline the construction process. Granger …
MSUFCU HQ2 Construction: A study in planning efficiency
What are the tangible benefits of thoughtful planning on a construction project? How can the planning process positively affect the project from the very beginning and continue long after the first shovel is put in the ground? The answers to …
Whitepaper: Bond Elections – Getting to “YES”
Granger expert details process for winning bond elections Developing — and subsequently passing — a bond initiative is often the first step to securing the necessary funds to start a construction project in the public sector, particularly among K-12 organizations …
