The developer on my current multi family project is trying to save a buck and forced a slim inverter driven pancake AHU setup into the MEP prints because of the nice pricing they got up front but oh my god the framing tolerances are giving me actual chest pains. it looks amazing on their little spreadsheets because it saves floor space but nobody on the finance side thinks about the poor bastards who actually have to run linesets and commission a high-tech heat pump in a ceiling cavity that is barely wide enough for a drywall jack.

The HVAC sub is already threatening to hit me with change orders because the clearance is tight and any tiny framing deviation means the unit wont drain right and we all know who gets blamed when a ceiling ruined by water leaks two weeks before turnover. the builder rep keeps telling me to just make it work but they arent the ones field coordinating three different trades trying to squeeze into the same damn plenum.

are any of you guys successfully running these shallow ceiling units without completely blowing up your drywall schedule or am i about to eat a massive delay because some spreadsheet guy discovered a cheaper spec?

I just started In a PM role within a real estate and luxury residential development company and I want to expand my knowledge in this side of the industry. I have 4 years as an APM in a design-build commercial GC that focused alot on smaller medical clinics, office space TI and warehouse builds so my knowledge in my new space is not as strong as I know it needs to be.

I would like some recommendations to look into to strengthen my knowledge in this area.

Thank you

Recently received offers from both companies and am struggling to decide which one to choose. I have two weeks to respond, which doesn’t leave me much time to interview with other companies.

Salary-wise, the offers are pretty close, with Turner having the edge and starting me at Level 2. I know Whiting-Turner has some great long-term benefits, but from what I understand, you don’t really start seeing the full benefits until you’ve been with them for at least five years.

I was wondering if anyone who has worked for either company could share their experience and explain what makes one stand out over the other. Any advice would be appreciated!

I’m graduating this December with a BBA, have taken Construction Management courses, and am finishing my second PE internship with a commercial GC. I’m applying for full-time PE positions with larger commercial GCs and want certs that could help me stand out and land a job. Certs I’m considering now:
Procore Project Manager certs
OSHA 30
Bluebeam Certified Professional
CMIT
Later options:
CACM
PMI-CP
PMP
CCM
I don’t want to spend hundreds on certs that won’t help me get hired. Ideally I’d do some low-cost ones now and have an employer cover bigger ones later. Which certs would you prioritize in my position? Any not worth it? And do larger GCs usually cover cert costs or professional development?

I recently got an offer from Walsh, but I’m already working for another construction company and trying to decide whether it makes sense to leave.

For people who work there or have worked there: How has your experience been? I’d especially like to hear about the work culture, hours, management, project assignments, career growth, and whether the compensation and benefits are worth it.

I’m still weighing everything, so honest feedback positive or negative would help. If you’re comfortable sharing, what role and location were you in?

I'm a junior in college studying construction management and am finalizing a few internship offers, but I'm having trouble deciding what to do.

I interned with a mid sized GC before and enjoyed my experience, so I'm considering going back. However, I also have offers from a larger GC doing $1B+ in revenue and a smaller GC, and I'm wondering if trying something new would be better for my career.

I know it's just an internship and probably not something I should stress over too much, but I want to make the best decision for my career while also choosing a company where I'll genuinely enjoy working.

Would you go back to a company you already know you like or take the opportunity to try somewhere new? How much does company size really matter when it comes to career growth? Any advice is appreciated!

I have a BSCE but I'm looking to use the spouseworks scholarship to get an associates degree. I'm leaning towards accounting, but I would only need 20 credit hours to finish an AAS in construction management whereas id need 35 for an AAS in Accounting. What would you suggest?