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Reporting “Live” from the CWA Awards – A Commercial Construction Checklist for Better Networking

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Anyone who knows me knows I love to talk about commercial construction trends and share the latest commercial construction news. And they now have me on their short list of Chicago commercial construction firms. Look for an educational take-a-way. All I can say is look for more Englewood Construction videos in 2012.

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Experience vs. Credentials: Does Your Commercial Construction Contractor Make the Grade?

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and the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows employment for construction managers will grow 16 percent (faster than average for all occupations) from 2012 to 2022. But the interesting thing about commercial construction is all the different paths people take to end up in this industry.

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Is Your Commercial General Contractor More Relevant Than You?

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I tell you this because I think it’s a great example of how the commercial construction industry can stay relevant and keep current, despite the fact that there is very little innovation in the construction process itself. In 2010, HardHatChat was one of the first commercial construction blogs of its kind.

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Rebuild or renovate?

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million commercial buildings—including office, hospitality, education and healthcare facilities—were constructed before 1980 and are starting to near the end of their projected lifespan, according to a 2012 survey by the U.S. Building owners around the country are facing a dilemma. Half of the country’s 5.6

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FMI Releases Q2-2012 Construction Outlook Report | Business.

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Plumbing Commercial Plumbing. Home > Management > Business Devlopment > FMI Releases Q2-2012 Construction Outlook Report. FMI Releases Q2-2012 Construction Outlook Report. Construction Put in Place is Predicted to Grow 3 Percent by the End of 2012. Commercial construction is beginning to grow again.

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Report: 32 U.S. buildings have been verified as net-zero energy performers

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Growth in numbers, locations, types and sizes all mark progress on the state of commercial zero net energy (ZNE) buildings—ultra-efficient buildings that generate as much power from onsite renewable energy sources as they consume in a year, according to a report from New Buildings Institute (NBI). Body Image: read more.

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Why Giving Back to Clients Makes ‘Fore’ Good Business

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based Englewood Construction, one of the country's leading commercial construction firms, will sponsor the 2012 Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Ill., Delivering the best commercial contracting services to national and international clients is something we feel privileged to do. Lemont, Ill.-based So we acted.