HardHatChat

DECEMBER 15, 2009

At the beginning of 2009, I don’t think anyone, including a national commercial general contractor like Englewood Construction, was prepared for the twists and turns that would face the commercial construction industry. Our industry is just at the tip of the iceberg in better green building and business practices.

Commercial 196

Commercial Retail Construction Chicago 196

Construction Marketing

JUNE 27, 2016

On Thursday, September 22, 2016 (1 pm CST – 2:00 pm CDT), the Construction Marketing Association (CMA) is hosting a webcast on the social media marketing strategies and best practices in the construction industry. ” Register for the free Social Media Summit – Construction Webcast: [link].

Illinois 126

Illinois Retail Electrical Management 126

FDR Safety

DECEMBER 1, 2017

OSHA recently announced another delay in the deadline for employers to electronically submit their 2016 injury and illness data to the agency. Establishments with 20 to 249 employees that are identified as being in alleged “high hazard industries” are also required to submit their 300A Annual Summaries by the same date.

OSHA 185

OSHA Employment Injury Drafting 185

Construction Superintendent Magazine

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

With construction spending continuing on an upward trajectory, 2016 can be considered a successful year for the nonresidential building sector. The commercial construction sectors – retail, office and hotel – will continue to lead the building recovery, while industrial construction is projected to see almost no increase this year.

AIA 40

AIA Forecasting Construction Retail 40

HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

In 2009, amid the business challenges of the Great Recession, our company made the decision to start a blog as an outlet to share commercial construction trends, insights, news, and observations on a variety of topics. In one of our first posts, we talked about how the commercial construction industry hasn’t changed that much.

Commercial 58

Commercial News Retail Construction 58

Construction Marketing

JUNE 29, 2016

Local search is affecting industries across the board and construction is no exception. We compared the most important factors of all four categories to rank your most important SEO factors of 2016. If your construction business moves locations, be sure to review your citations and change all of them to remain consistent.

Construction 131

Construction Chicago Site Organization 131

Construction Equipment

MARCH 18, 2016

Caterpillar's 8-K filing today reports a 21 percent drop in worldwide total machine retail sales for the rolling three-month period ending in February, following a 15 percent decline for the three months ending in January.

Retail 48

Retail Resource Industrial 48

Business Facilities

OCTOBER 17, 2017

The industrial real estate sector continues to benefit from many of the technology-driven shifts that are challenging the retail and office sectors, such as rising consumer dependence on e-commerce and mounting demand for data centers to support cloud computing, according to the latest U.S. Industrial Market Outlook report from Ten-X.

San Diego 49

San Diego Los Angeles Industrial Portland 49

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Overseeing large and complex construction projects requires quite a bit of skill and experience. Aside from industry and project knowledge, you need solid leadership and management skills to navigate unique challenges and ensure successful outcomes. On my dad's side, construction is what we do.

Design 80

Design Autodesk Construction Management 80

Pro Builder

APRIL 7, 2021

Leading the Home Building Industry: Pro Builder's 2021 Forty Under 40. For example, starting in the industry with no home-selling experience and rising to be a top producer, division manager, or even developing and leading the training regimen for new salespeople. Klynt Marcusse , 32 , Owner, Marcusse Construction, Hudsonville, Mich.

Industrial 98

Industrial El Paso Education Cleveland 98

Green Building Law Update

MARCH 12, 2017

Macerich, a leading owner, operator and developer of major retail real estate with a portfolio of over 50 shopping malls, also earned the #1 GRESB ranking in the North America Retail Sector in 2016 for the second consecutive year. For those who do not know, Barry is one of the icons of the green building industrial complex.

Certification 180

Certification Green Transportation Retail 180

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 12, 2016

By Business Facilities Editorial Staff From the March/April 2016 Issue. Our 2016 awards include recognition for the locations that have led the way in smart-grid modernization, innovative funding for infrastructure projects, renewable energy breakthroughs and new tools for supporting startups and entrepreneurs. Plenary Group USA Ltd.

Indiana 40

Indiana New York New Jersey Wisconsin 40

Business Facilities

AUGUST 14, 2017

M idway through 2017 the Food Processing industry already has seen a number of expansions and relocations along with new facility construction. The company will create 140 full-time jobs at a surface coal mine site repurposed for new industry. Read ahead to learn about other locations that help put the industry together.

Industrial 60

Industrial Indiana New Jersey Products 60

Business Facilities

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Home to over 800 businesses, it is one of the largest business-industrial hubs in Chicago’s northwest suburbs. Wheeling offers approximately 14 million square feet of industrial space along with several expansive industrial parks which offer room for companies to grow. The previous tax credit expired Dec. Photo: wheelingil.gov).

Illinois 53

Illinois Arlington Chicago Airports 53

Business Facilities

OCTOBER 26, 2017

The relentless growth of e-commerce is producing a corresponding decline in retail outlets, including the “Big Box” stores that have long been a defining feature of our suburban landscape. percent of all retail sales, according to the Census Bureau. Will the number of warehouses increase as retail outlets decline?

San Francisco 41

San Francisco Retail Airports Kentucky 41

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 1, 2014

a homegrown Hoosier company, manufactures sports apparel and operates retail stores primarily under the LIDS brand, a familiar mecca for team caps in shopping malls across the U.S. The homegrown Hoosier company, which manufactures apparel and operates retail stores primarily under the LIDS brand, will invest $21.8 Hat World, Inc.,

Indiana 45

Indiana Indianapolis Retail Leases 45

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

According to the Florida & Metro Forecast 2013–2016 , published in April by the Institute for Economic Competitiveness (College of Business Administration, University of Central Florida), Florida’s economic future also looks bright. percent in 2016. percent by the end of 2016. percent during 2013 to 2016. percent).”.

Florida 74

Florida Zoning Airports Employment 74

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JANUARY 14, 2016

The Braintree, MA-based company manufactures frozen and deli pizza and shelf stable salad dressings and sauces, and its customers span retail and foodservice channels across the U.S. Credit: Miron Construction Co. Richelieu Foods Inc. and Canada.

Illinois 40

Illinois Iowa Wisconsin Employment 40

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

Construction is set to begin this year for the Cross Winds Energy Park, a 105-megawatt wind farm in Tuscola County. 62 turbines will be constructed- creating 150 jobs. One company that was helped by the new approach for larger-sized business customers is Norplas Industries Inc. Posted by Heidi Schwartz.

Michigan 64

Michigan Electrical Infrastructure Retail 64

Business Facilities

AUGUST 30, 2017

percent in 2016, was down 0.8 of Labor BLS, noted that New England’s unemployment rate was measurably lower than the national average in 2016—Maine’s unemployment rate was 3.9 percent in December 2016, marking the sixth consecutive month the rate had declined. percent the same time in 2016. percentage points to 4.9

Rhode Island 52

Rhode Island Connecticut Massachusetts New Hampshire 52

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 17, 2016

That existing certified wood credit has only been achieved on 1,677 of LEED 2009 new construction projects, so despite all the discussion it has not been a market mover. What USGBC did do within the April 5, 2016 quarterly addenda to LEED was include a new temporary alternative compliance path credit, MRpc102 Legal Wood| Possible 1 point.

Legal 136

Legal Certification Green Products 136

Business Facilities

JULY 31, 2019

Examples of how Superfund redevelopment has transformed communities include: Jersey City, NJ: The 87-acre PJP Landfill site is where the PJP Landfill Company accepted chemical and industrial waste from 1970 to 1974. Prologis incorporated the remedial cap into the construction of a warehouse and transfer station and parking lots.

Site 67

Site New Jersey Products Residential 67

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 17, 2016

That existing certified wood credit has only been achieved on 1,677 of LEED 2009 new construction projects, so despite all the discussion it has not been a market mover. What USGBC did do within the April 5, 2016 quarterly addenda to LEED was include a new temporary alternative compliance path credit, MRpc102 Legal Wood| Possible 1 point.

Legal 120

Legal Certification Green Products 120

PSMJ Resources

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

MHC says starts rise in August; housing is mixed; retail remains weak; industrial gains. New construction starts in August advanced 8%,” McGraw-Hill Construction (MHC) reported on Wednesday, based on data it compiled. from August 2010; permits, a reliable indicator of near-term single family construction, rose 2.5%

Resource 40

Resource Housing Retail New Jersey 40

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

In addition to helping boost our state and local economies, the expansion would create approximately 460 construction jobs over a two-year period and an estimated 48 permanent jobs in our state.”. Targeted Industries: IT, Renewable Energy, Advanced Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Bioscience, Financial Services. IOWA FAST FACTS.

Iowa 53

Iowa Estimating Industrial Retail 53

Business Facilities

AUGUST 5, 2019

Certified shovel-ready sites are in growing demand among companies and site selection consultants, and they are an increasingly popular tool for communities to attract new business and industry. Iowa’s costs for equipment rental, construction, payroll, workers’ compensation and utilities are all below the national average.

Site 87

Site Iowa Georgia Wisconsin 87

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 22, 2016

By the BF Staff From the January/February 2016 Issue. The recent mega-mergers of major food companies like Kraft with Heinz and AB InBev with SABMiller are a sign consolidation of established companies but also an opportunity for new entrants to the market and cost-reduction throughout the industry. billion (the sale is pending).

Indiana 40

Indiana New Jersey Employment Industrial 40

Business Facilities

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Johnson County, located on Indianapolis’ near south side, is capitalizing on its prime location and welcoming the logistics industry and scores of distribution centers to the area. When several of our industries were considering major expansions, they became even more involved in the program,” said Plump. In fact, Indiana ranks No.1

Nashville 51

Nashville Airports Transportation Louisiana 51

Business Facilities

DECEMBER 6, 2017

At the same time, industrial electricity rates in Iowa are nearly 20 percent below the national average, and U.S. In fact, a 2017 joint report from the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) and the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI), found Iowa to be the easiest state for companies to directly purchase renewable energy.

Iowa 43

Iowa Site Illinois Education 43

Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Seeking to unite the brightest minds from industry and academia, the 64,000-square-foot facility occupies just a portion of the old 285,000-square-foot Republic Windows & Doors plant at 930 W. WHEELING: DYNAMIC COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL BASE KEEPS GROWING. WHEELING: DYNAMIC COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL BASE KEEPS GROWING.

Illinois 40

Illinois Design Chicago Airports 40

Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

This decision bolsters the company’s footprint in Southwest Louisiana, after it announced the construction of a $1.1 Louisiana Economic Development officials estimate the project will create 1,200 permanent new indirect jobs along with 3,000 construction jobs. Edwards said. “We Lotte’s CEO said the company took notice. “We

Louisiana 72

Louisiana Airports Zoning Transportation 72

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 5, 2016

By the BF Staff From the January/February 2016 Issue. Several senior healthcare developments are under construction as well. Encompassing over 111 square miles, Hesperia’s sphere of influence extends to hundreds of industrial/commercially-zoned acres along the desirable north-south frontage of Interstate 15.

California 40

California Los Angeles San Diego Airports 40

Business Facilities

AUGUST 1, 2014

In recent years, we transformed this ranking into an analytical assessment of growth potential that gave added weight to industry trends and projected expansion based on commitments from the major automakers. Mercedes’ decision was a game-changer: the German automaker’s arrival opened the door for other industrial giants to come to Alabama.

Louisiana 111

Louisiana Tennessee North Dakota Utah 111

Business Facilities

AUGUST 21, 2017

Florida is working on legislative, fiscal and marketplace initiatives such as insurance tort reform, targeted industry incentives and many more. In addition, for businesses in certain targeted industries or specialized locations, the state offers additional financial incentives. Florida is also a right-to-work state.

Florida 72

Florida Tampa Airports Employment 72

Business Facilities

AUGUST 23, 2017

Arizona is home to a surging ecosystem of global giants, early stage entrepreneurs and tech-savvy Millennial talent who are breaking new ground across a wide range of industry growth sectors. In 2016, U.S. Build to suit retail/restaurant pads and Class A office development opportunities.

Arizona 76

Arizona Innovation San Diego Phoenix 76

Business Facilities

JULY 6, 2016

By Dominique Cantelme From the May/June 2016 Issue. The overall cost of the logistics industry rose another 3.1 The transportation sector of the logistics industry grew by 3.6 markets, Brunswick County offers thousands of acres of prime land for industry. supply chain. According to SoL, U.S. percent increase over 2012.

Roads 41

Roads Airports Indiana Transportation 41

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Standardizing the presentation of renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction tasks and costs improves communication and collaboration among all parties, as well as helps to assure financial transparency/. Facility Construction Subgroup: Divisions 02 – 19. Preliminary Construction Schedule. There are 49 Divisions.

Equipment 45

Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete 45