HPM Talks Archives

HPM Talks Webinar: Women in Construction

March 4, 2021

To coincide with Women in Construction Week, HPM Talks brings together a panel of HPM women leaders to discuss why they pursued careers in the industry, and the successes and challenges they have experienced along the way. The panel will explore the power of mentorships, managing work/life balance, and why…

HPM Talks Webinar: The Art and Science of Facilities Master Planning

February 25, 2021

When a Board of Trustees begins a facilities master plan, the common directive is that the process be “data driven." But what data should be used to make informed facilities decisions and how should it be combined? Gathering the data is but the first step in a thorough planning process. …

HPM Talks: 2020 Recap

December 14, 2020

Shutdowns and social distancing have forced us to think outside the box in order to connect with people in 2020. Meetings, classes, doctors’ appointments, wine tastings—they’ve all gone virtual this year! At HPM, we began a series of webinars called HPM Talks, featuring free training sessions from nationally-recognized experts in…

HPM Talks Webinar: GMP Contract Negotiations: Recognizing and Understanding Potential Conflicts of Interest

November 11, 2020

In this HPM Talks, Vince Chapman, Vice President of Audit and Contract Services, talks about GMP Contract Negotiations: Recognizing and Understanding Potential Conflicts of Interest. As an owner, when you are negotiating the terms of a Guaranteed Maximum Price contract with a construction manager or general contractor, you need to…

HPM Talks Webinar: FedEx Explores the Synergy Between Human and Capital Resources

October 22, 2020

How do HR and Facilities Join Forces for the Next Normal in Work Places and Spaces? The impacts of COVID-19 have been dramatic for companies around the world. At HPM, we’re inspired by our clients who have risen to the occasion with creative ways to ensure the health and happiness…

HPM Talks Webinar: Return to School During COVID-19

September 11, 2020

With so much uncertainty surrounding the return to school this year, administrators have been tasked with the tough decision of whether or not class should meet in person or virtually. During our latest HPM Talks on September 17, Vice President of Planning Services Tracy Richter was joined by Dr. Todd…

HPM Talks Webinar: Planning for Post COVID-19 Facilities in Business, Education & Communities

July 22, 2020

July 30 | 11 a.m. CDT With so much in our world changing at a rapid pace, there is no better time than now to incorporate innovative ideas and effective planning into your standard operating procedure and facilities planning.  Though it may seem daunting to plan for facilities while so…

HPM Talks Webinar: Putting the Tenant in Charge of Funding + Building

June 15, 2020

HPM Talks Webinar Putting the Tenant in Charge of Funding + Building What happens when a lessee leads the development of its own built-to-suit facility? You have faced this challenge time and time again. You have specifications which must be met for a facility – size, function, material, design, location.…

HPM Talks Webinar: Reducing Risk on Construction Projects

May 21, 2020

Reconsidering Owner’s Acceptance of Subcontractor Bonds or Subcontractor Default Insurance During a Pandemic Chapman As we all continue to navigate the effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19), Vince examines how owners need to take a second look at the need of their projects carrying costs for bonds for subcontractors or SDI…

HPM Talks: What to do with Your Building Projects as a Result of COVID-19

April 17, 2020

We’ve faced many challenges in the design and construction industry, but navigating building programs through a global pandemic isn’t one of them. As an Owner, how can you set your projects up for success, and what should you be doing to protect yourself from potential risks during these unprecedented times?HPM…