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Management
Getting to know Carlos Gonzalez
On this occasion we will meet Carlos Gonzalez, technical inspector at Mar Azul Projects. Everyone who knows this charismatic Chiricano...
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Business Commercial Hospitality Projects Residential Residential complexes Services Trends
Importance of having an expert advisor in finishes
When undertaking a construction project, be it a home, a commercial premises or any other type of building, it is...
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Projects
How to define if your project is feasible?
At Mar Azul Projects, we understand the importance of incorporating a pre-feasibility process before beginning any construction project. This process...
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Management
Efficiencies in earthworks
Some projects, such as the construction of roads, buildings, bridges, and other infrastructure, require earthworks. These activities can be very...
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Management
Getting to know Aura Quintana
We are going to introduce you to one of our expert architects in finishes, Aura Quintana, who has been collaborating...
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Management Projects
Project permits
Today we will share with you, from our perspective as administrators with experience in all stages of a project, an...
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Management Trends
Leap to technology: integration and efficiency
The world and societies evolve. This goes hand in hand with technology and the need to meet objectives more efficiently....
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Commercial Trends
What is a Test Fit?
An increasingly used term in architecture and construction is the Test Fit. But what is it, what does it consist...
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Management
Getting to know Jonahan Castillo
On this occasion we will meet Jonahan Castillo, who has been working at Mar Azul for several years in multiple...
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Management
Importance of involving an electromechanic in a project
We have shared with you before about the importance of having an electromechanical engineer on site, since situations can arise...
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Hospitality Projects Trends
Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, a unique experience in Panama
We welcome you to a unique hotel experience with the opening of Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama, the sixth in...
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Management
Our 2022 summary
The year ended and we feel positive about what 2023 holds for us. For Mar Azul Projects, 2022 was a...
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Management
Getting to know Digna Olivardia
We want to share a little more about Digna Olivardia, who is a Project Engineer, highly recognized as a specialist...
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Trends
Our experience with post-tensioned slabs
There are many changes in construction systems that have occurred over time and concrete slabs are no exception, managing to...
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Management
The different phases of the design service at Mar Azul
Every architectural work begins with an idea, a design that is brought to reality and at Mar Azul we have...
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Trends
Multifunctional spaces
Both in homes and offices we have seen that people are looking for a space that offers them more; the...
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Management
Getting to know Salomón Dayán
We want to introduce you to one of our youngest and most charismatic managers: Salomón Dayán, who defines himself as...
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Services
Importance of a proper technical inspection
The technical inspection process is, without a doubt, a management action that ensures quality and satisfactory completion in each project....
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Management Trends
Which sustainable certification to choose and which is the most suitable for my project?
Every day there are more companies that join the generation of changes that contribute well-being to our environment, either to...
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Business Hospitality
Hotel La Compañía, our execution experience in an important historical area
Three different eras of Panama’s history come to life at Hotel La Compañía. Today we want to tell you about...
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Management
Getting to know Leydis Moreno
Let’s learn a little more about Leydis Moreno, our Purchasing Coordinator for Mar Azul Projects. This proud Santeña has been...
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Management
Cost management
Let’s start with what cost management is, or does. In general concepts, it is an analysis and evaluation that is...
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Management
Responsible recycling
Let’s talk about recycling since it is one of the simplest tasks we can do to collaborate as a company...
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Management
Welcome Back Engineer José Ramón Icaza
We want to use this space to wish a very cordial welcome back home to Engineer Icaza! At Mar Azul...
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Management
Getting to know Jorge Silva
On this occasion we will meet Jorge Silva, Coordinator of Safety, Health, Work, and Environment at Mar Azul Project Management....
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Management
Five steps to create a project plan
The project plan is the result of a process to schedule the stages of a project, prioritizing tasks and resources,...
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Projects Trends
Recommendations for working with natural stones
We agree with the beauty and diversity of options offered by natural stone cladding. Furthermore, they are materials that provide...
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Management
Administration vs. Project management
All organizations, regardless of their dedication and focus, have operational activities related to their daily functions that are necessary to...
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Management
Getting to know Teresa Perez
Let’s learn a little more about Teresa Perez, who is the Architecture Coordinator at Proyectos Mar Azul and one of...
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Projects Services
Five common mistakes in the installation of lightweight walls and how to avoid them
We have previously shared articles about the benefits of lightweight systems on construction sites. Reviewing a bit, we consider of...
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Management Trends
How can Construction Management (CM) optimize your indirect construction costs?
One of the most commonly used figures for contracting in construction projects is the “fixed cost” modality with a General...
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Management
Getting to know Julio Hurtado
Let’s learn a little about Julio Hurtado, an Electromechanical Manager who has been working at Mar Azul since 2010. Julio...
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Management
Our 2021 summary
We want to start this year 2022 thanking all our clients and collaborators for the trust given to us in...
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Management Projects
Project budget management
We continue to learn more about the processes that are part of our Quality Management System and one of great...
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Projects
Would you build a project without blueprints?
We invite you to imagine the following: You are taking on a new project and you are about to start...
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Residential Residential complexes
Five things in your home that you should give annual maintenance
What maintenance should I perform on my home? How often should I clean the air conditioner? What happens if I...
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Management
Getting to know Martha Adames
In this opportunity, we will get to know a little more about our Accounting Manager. Martha Adames has been working...
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Management Projects
Project purchasing management
Within the structure of Mar Azul Projects there are support departments that provide assistance in the correct execution of the...
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Management
External Audit 2021
Proyectos Mar Azul is a company certified under the ISO 9001-2015 standard. Therefore, in September, the certifying entity, IGC, carried...
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Management Projects Services
Project Manager (PM), cost or investment?
When we embark on a new project it is important to consider its indirect and direct costs, establishing a clear...
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Management
Getting to know William Lloyd
William Lloyd, who is a Project Manager at Mar Azul Projects, studied at Colegio Javier in Panama and, later, he...
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Management Projects Services
Electromechanics, learn a little more about this important team at Proyectos Mar Azul
In Mar Azul Projects we have expert collaborators in various areas in order to always provide our clients with the...
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Trends
Our experiences with Light Systems
As part of our service and support, it is very important to evaluate more efficient construction systems within the considerations...
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Management
Committed and compatible teams: keys and experiences of HR management in Mar Azul
As for many organizations, the search for competent human capital is a challenge and having a cohesive team committed to...
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Management
Getting to know Julio Arosemena
Julio Arosemena is a Civil Engineer, graduated from Texas A&M University and Project Manager at Proyectos Mar Azul. Julio tells...
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Projects
Defining projects that meet your expectations of cost, time and quality
Starting a new project is a great challenge and represents questions that need to be defined during its planning stage...
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Management
Our Quality Management System ISO 9001: 2015
Mar Azul Projects started with its Quality Management System in 2011, including from that moment on all the processes of...
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Management
Getting to know Irene Brostella
Irene Brostella is the Commercial Manager of Mar Azul Projects. Outside of her professional life, she defines herself as cheerful,...
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Management
Management of SHSO of Mar Azul Projects, in times of Covid-19
The Covid-19 pandemic has been a global situation that has led us to make changes in all areas of our...
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Megaprojects
Buenaventura Marina: use of sheet piles in the project
This time we want to tell you about a special case in one of the projects managed by Mar Azul:...
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Business Residential
Technical inspections
One of the services that Mar Azul offers, to accompany you in verifying the comprehensive status of your property, is...
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Management Projects Services
Difference between a Project Manager and a Construction Manager
We have talked before about the advantages and benefits of having a Project Manager or a Construction Manager. This time...
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Management
Getting to know Johany Céspedes
For seven years now, Johany Céspedes has worked in Proyectos Mar Azul and currently serves as Manager of Organizational Development....
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Management Trends
2021: a promising and challenging outlook
The current situation has created a market with less risk appetite due to the high level of uncertainty. Likewise, it...
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Management Projects Services
A little more about our firm
Mar Azul Project Management is a company specialized in providing project management (PM) and construction management (CM) services. It was...
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Management Trends
Adapting, refocusing and aligning our goals
COVID-19 arrived in 2020 to shake our foundations; both personal and professional. Not surprisingly, this led us to make important...
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Residential Residential complexes
Residential construction in the low and middle sector
What happens when demand increases in a sector? The supply in this same area tends to increase. Let’s take the...
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Projects Services
How relevant is it to have a Construction Manager?
Today we are going to talk about one of the ironically most undervalued professionals in the construction industry, the Construction...
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Management Trends
New technologies in the construction sector
In a world of constant change and movement, industries must continue to adapt to the variable needs of the people...
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Projects Services
Basic precepts to correctly choose an architect
Architects are professionals in charge of creatively planning, projecting in a sustainable way, and supervising a given construction site. They...
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Management Projects
Optimize resources in your construction project
Thanks for reading! To begin, we need to define what basic resources should be available when starting a real estate...
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Business Commercial
The importance of working in a class A office
It is said that happiness at work is based on performing work in a pleasant environment and with all possible...
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Management
Why is good project management important? Four fundamentals.
In today’s article, you will learn about four fundamental reasons why it is necessary to execute an efficient administration regarding...
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Management Projects Services
Learn more about Mar Azul and why you should choose us
Mar Azul has a track record and experience that dates back to 2010, providing services related to Project Management (PM)...
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Business Projects Residential complexes Services
Importance of good real estate project management
More and more, companies are trying to organize and manage their projects with more detailed maps and plans, focusing on...
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Business Projects Residential complexes Services
Three successful Mar Azul projects: Bristol, Solea and Buenaventura
Since its creation, and according to the most recent figures recorded, Mar Azul Project Management has managed an approximate of...
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Projects Services
What is the best time to hire a Project Manager (PM)?
In simple terms, a Project Manager can be involved in any phase of the project. However, we always achieve better...
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Management Trends
The importance of having ISO 9001 certification
The current age is made up of a highly competitive environment, so it is essential that every firm always seeks...
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