by Chuck McClain | Nov 7, 2012 | Uncategorized
This time of year I always start thinking about how thankful I am that I have the opportunity to work with such ideal clients. I have noticed more and more how we end up meeting and working with clients that are perfect for us: They appreciate quality work from... by Chuck McClain | May 22, 2012 | Uncategorized
In 2011 we started working with Portland Energy Conservation Inc. (PECI) developing methodologies for building operations surveys and energy audits. PECI – http://www.peci.org/ – is a non-profit group that has focused on energy efficiency issues since... by Chuck McClain | Apr 6, 2012 | Uncategorized
One of the most enjoyable aspects of our business is customizing report formats for clients. This can be one of the more creative and artistic areas of our business. I love finding out exactly what the client wants and needs, and then crafting report formatting and... by Chuck McClain | Feb 21, 2012 | Uncategorized
Each facility assessment project is a new game. I love that each project presents its own set of challenges and opportunities for learning. I love that the general project management framework – pre-project preparation, site visit and report writing – is the same for... by Chuck McClain | Jan 23, 2012 | Uncategorized
I have had the good fortune to work with most of the facility assessment companies in the due diligence industry over the past three decades and to have learned from many Experts who were very successful in their field. In many cases they were Experts with a capital... by Chuck McClain | Dec 21, 2011 | Uncategorized
I like how Seth Godin (www.sethgodin.com) recently distinguished the difference between a failure and a mistake: A failure is a project that doesn’t work, an initiative that teaches you something at the same time the outcome doesn’t move you directly...