The Facilities Subsection is pleased to invite you to a lunch seminar covering the full cycle of a construction project presented by Laura Bos from PBMG.   This seminar will be useful to anyone who is curious about the planning, design, construction and completion stages of an office move or renovation and will contain useful information and tips for those involved in these projects.

Laura Bos is a Vancouver-based founding member and Senior Project Manager at PBMG with more than 17 years of experience in tenant improvement construction projects. She leads a strategy-first and data-driven construction program that redefines how projects are initiated, delivered, and completed. By utilizing her expertise in communications and finance, Laura delivers spaces that maximize client value and elevate the construction experience.

 Presentation Outline: The Cycle of a Construction Project

Duration: 45 minutes

1. Leasing & Early Planning

 – Overview on timelines, tenant improvement allowances, landlord work.

2. Design & Pre-Construction

– Programming, Pre-Design, Pre-Construction & Move Management

3. Permits & Approvals

– Permitting Process & Approval timelines

4. Construction Phase

– Scheduling, Mobilization, Quality Control, & Schedule

5. Substantial Completion & Close-Out

– Occupancy, Client – Move In, As-Builts, Lien Release

6. Warranty & Post-Construction

– Typical 12-month warranty, deficiencies, lessons learned.