Understanding the California Subdivision Map Act

Time is one of the critical components to completing a successful construction project. Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling has long been a key process in managing time on a project. A byproduct of the CPM scheduling process is float, an often debated topic, particularly who has the right to use or control the float - who owns the float. The focus of this material will be on float ownership. A brief overview of CPM scheduling will be provided, including a more detailed explanation of what float is and how it is calculated. Various possibilities for the ownership of float will be presented and discussed. Actual contract provisions relating to float ownership will be presented and reviewed. The opinions of the courts from several cases involving the question of float will be provided and discussed. In conclusion, you will have a better understanding of what float is and its place in CPM scheduling.

Real estate is one of the most tried and true asset classes one can invest in existence. Crowdfunding on the internet, in contrast, is a new technology that didn’t exist just a few years ago. Yet, it is already facilitating significant investment activity each year. And with at least 85 real estate crowdfunding platforms already in existence, the activity is poised to keep growing.

There has never been a more challenging time for Corporate Real Estate and Facility professionals. Technology, automation and innovation are redefining how we operate and use space in ways never imagined. Space-as-a-service, space densification, occupant experience platforms, integrated information management, smart buildings and a transformation of the workplace are all topics that are front and center. Add in new technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Augmented and Virtual Reality, Blockchain and Autonomous and the impacts to Corporate Real Estate and Facilities increase.

As of 2018, approximately a third of REALTORS nationwide had experienced a situation that made them fear for their personal safety. Listen to tips from Sergeant Robbie Barrera from the Texas Department of Public Safety on how to stay safe on the job and what to do if you find yourself in a dangerous situation.