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A culture of innovation, straight from the milking parlor

The Korte Company

Strict codes and statutes, a chronic labor shortage, a supply chain gone topsy-turvy in the face of a global pandemic, and all of it dwarfed by the ever-growing mountain of zeroes and ones, the raw data we rely on to ensure we come in on time and on budget on every project. . Yes, they allow for more precision in estimating and scheduling.

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Nicole Peters, the troubleshooter

The Korte Company

Her job would have required countless hours and travel costs in the old days. There was just one problem: She was scheduled for elbow surgery in two days. “I This task is most challenging on Department of Defense projects. I showed up to the interview a week later with my arm in a sling. There is no way.

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6 showcase hotel construction projects

The Korte Company

Scheduled for completion in the fall of 2018, Gateway Inn & Suites will serve as Naval Station Newport’s flagship lodging facility. As with almost every Department of Defense project we complete, green construction methods were applied. Cabins feature kitchens, Jacuzzis, cable TV and baseboard heating.

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Public Sector Real Property Management – Quality Construction Cost Estimating – Earned Value Management

Building Information Management

GAO and other studies/reports consistently report that errors and lack of due diligence with respect to original construction cost estimates are primary reasons for negative cost and schedule impacts, and overall poor project performance and outcomes.

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Location Focus: Florida – Rebounded And Ready

Business Facilities

Rick Scott recently signed a $77 billion state budget that took effect on July 1. In addition to adding new money to public schools, state colleges and universities, the budget includes $20 million for Enterprise Florida Inc., $19 Chile, Peru and Mexico. “To From Miami, we can make the trip in only 15 hours, even with a layover.”.

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Jerry Rehkemper, the man with the plans

The Korte Company

In Design-Build projects, they work closely with architects to keep projects on schedule and under budget. . During this time, The Korte Company brought on some of its biggest clients, like Walgreens, Hershey and General Tire, which required Jerry to do tons of traveling.

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Critical Issues and BIM – NIBS buildingSMART alliance conference – January 7-11, 2013

Building Information Management

In an industry known for construction delays and cost overruns, high quality BIM projects are being built on-time (or even early) and significantly under budget. The topics include the use of BIM in: student projects, interdisciplinary collaboration in studios, scheduling and estimating classes, IPD projects and facilities management.

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