If you are buying an existing building,
have you had a Property Condition Assessment performed?
Are you on budget for this work? If
you are over budget, perhaps an "Owner's Advocate"
arrangement could help you improve the bottom line.
Are you using the design/build construction
process for your new facility? An "Owner's Advocate"
will provide you with a professional review together
with unbiased evaluations and suggestions.
Should you occupy cramped quarters
and want to expand or build an addition, have you
considered reconfiguring your facility to improve
work - flow and therefore make more space available
for production or storage?
If you have retained architectural
or engineering consultation to assist in the planning
of an expansion or contraction, how well have these
disciplines performed?
If you are increasing your electrical
services, have you had anyone study a rework of your
electrical distribution system?
When was the last time your facility
has been surveyed relative to efficiencies of energy?
Has anyone reviewed your agreements
with the utility companies relative to deregulation
changes?