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Legalized Marijuana: Opportunities and Impact for Commercial Real Estate and Construction

HardHatChat

to legalize the use of recreational marijuana. As more states adopt laws legalizing recreational weed, marijuana companies are looking to get licensing and mobilize in those states quickly. A version of this post was published in Illinois Real Estate Journal as a byline article from Englewood Construction.

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Understanding Design Defect Legal Liability

Construction Business Owner

As construction and design firms are using BIM software and other resources to improve construction efficiency, that integration is only going to increase. This affects the management of the project, insurance, bonds and, ultimately, profit on a project.'

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Seven Traits of Profitable Specialty Contractors

Fieldwire

Anyone who has managed a construction company, department, or project knows profitability can be challenging. Intense competition, fluctuating market conditions and other factors often result in tight profit margins. Even with numerous challenges, specialty contracting can be profitable. In-Demand Expertise. Clear Communication.

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Cannabis Retail Construction: How to Navigate the Green Rush

HardHatChat

Between 2018 and 2022, Englewood’s national construction work in the cannabis retail industry grew by 100% and we expect that trajectory to continue as more states legalize recreational marijuana use and cannabis firms expand into new markets. That has been true.

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Integrated Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery Solution

Job Order Contracting

Shared profit and risk and jointly developed project goals and values are keystones for team alignment for any project. Resources & Facilitation. Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and. contact-form] Learn more about… Choosing IPD & Lean. Team Selection. Developing Contract. 4170.000042.

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The Startup Construction Business Checklist: 3 Important Documents You Need to Have

Construction Marketing

This article outlines three important documents that you’ll need in order to start and run a profitable business. Although public liability insurance is not a legal requirement, it should be regarded as essential. Legal Documents. Insurance is perhaps the most important thing to arrange before starting a construction company.

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The Role of Construction Software Technology in Mitigating Risk

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Sometimes there is little bearing on ongoing operations, but, depending on the nature of the conflict, these disputes can have serious ramifications which have the potential to cause brand damage, profitability issues or human resource issues. Limited human resources. Technical and Legal and Compliance Issues.

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