HardHatChat

DECEMBER 22, 2011

As 2011 comes to a close, it’s time for us to look back on the commercial construction building trends , news and projects of this past year and share our thoughts on the highs and lows in the industry. In fact, our commercial construction budget work was back to 2008 levels. And some firms had 11 GCs bid on jobs.

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HardHatChat

DECEMBER 17, 2010

I’ll say it again, 2010 was a rebuilding year for the commercial construction industry. So I’ve created a commercial construction checklist for what we considered the highs and lows of 2010 commercial construction trends. There are still far too many distressed commercial properties on the market. Low – Green building.

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HardHatChat

OCTOBER 7, 2010

Commercial construction contractors can save clients thousands of dollars by knowing the right time to buy certain materials. I heard a Home Depot ad on the radio recently targeted to commercial general contractors that made me pause. On the surface, the ad is true – buying building materials in bulk is cheaper.

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HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

It’s that time of year when our team predicts the 2012 commercial construction trends – from what’s on tap for Chicago retail construction to national restaurant construction and hospitality construction. But, that doesn’t mean you won’t see other commercial general contractors cough up cash to win a job.

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HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Englewood Construction is an expert in winter condition commercial construction practices. While most businesses, including commercial construction projects, were closed on Wednesday, Feb. Our commercial maintenance hotline was on high alert. Any commercial project started after Dec. Same with brick and mortar.

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Chicago Commercial Retail Construction 196

HardHatChat

DECEMBER 22, 2015

Writing our annual “Highs and Lows” commercial construction blog post was a bit more difficult this year because, on the whole, 2015 was pretty great for Englewood Construction and many others in the construction industry. Yet despite all its positives, 2015 wasn’t without its commercial construction challenges.

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Commercial Industrial Retail Construction 120

HardHatChat

MARCH 17, 2015

All signs have been pointing to a robust commercial construction pipeline, with activity consistently on the rise. In fact, last year, the value of all commercial construction contracts signed in the Chicago area was close to $10.6 billion, an 18 percent jump over 2013, according to Dodge Data & Analytics, a New York research firm.

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HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

It’s that time of year when our team predicts the commercial construction trends for the upcoming year– from what’s on tap for Chicago retail construction to national restaurant construction and hospitality construction. But, that doesn’t mean you won’t see other commercial general contractors cough up cash to win a job.

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Commercial Retail Construction Chicago 120

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 24, 2020

Actionable construction cost estimates are key to best value repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction outcomes. Due to a combination of factors, most real property owners don’t achieve optimum or even “commonly acceptable” levels of repair, renovation, or new new construction cost visibility or transparency.

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HardHatChat

JUNE 21, 2012

Observations and Conversations about Commercial Construction, Development and Management. I get asked a lot about commercial construction trends. I get asked a lot about commercial construction trends. Construction budgets can make or break a deal. What are Today’s Best New Retail Developments?

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GCP Applied Technologies

JANUARY 9, 2019

Contractors are under pressure to complete projects on ever-shorter schedules with ever-tighter budgets. Testing concrete slabs for moisture is a standard requirement today for nearly all new construction, both commercial and residential. When flooring budgets are tight, contractors often look for ways to keep installation costs down.

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Concrete Retail Schedule Renovating 92

Job Order Contracting

MAY 18, 2017

Job Order Contracting, or a JOC Program is NOT simply a procurement method that public and/or other organizations use to complete renovation, repair, and minor new construction projects. A JOC Program is a LEAN Collaborative Construction Delivery Method. Job order contracts are awarded to a contractor(s) based upon BEST VALUE.

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Wolgast Corporation

MAY 8, 2024

Wolgast has been a Design Build Construction Company for almost 40 years and we're curious if it's a well-known term among those who haven’t previously been involved with the construction of a commercial building. Fewer surprises equals a budget and schedule that you can rely on throughout the project. Design-Bid-Build).

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GCP Applied Technologies

JANUARY 9, 2019

Contractors are under pressure to complete projects on ever-shorter schedules with ever-tighter budgets. Testing concrete slabs for moisture is a standard requirement today for nearly all new construction, both commercial and residential. When flooring budgets are tight, contractors often look for ways to keep installation costs down.

Concrete 60

Concrete Retail Schedule Renovating 60

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

While most real property owners, designers, and builders, are aware of the issues associated with Traditional Planning, Engineering, Procurement and Construction strategies such as Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, CM@R, etc. 2 Full cost and technical visibility and transparencay for all participants and stakeholders. #3

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Contract Procurement Innovation Renovating 192

GCP Applied Technologies

JANUARY 9, 2019

Contractors are under pressure to complete projects on ever-shorter schedules with ever-tighter budgets. Testing concrete slabs for moisture is a standard requirement today for nearly all new construction, both commercial and residential. When flooring budgets are tight, contractors often look for ways to keep installation costs down.

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Concrete Schedule Retail Renovating 84

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Leading Federal/County/State and Federal Government, Education, Transportation, Utilities, and Healthcare institutions leverage Job Order Contracting (JOC) to complete over 90% of their numerous renovation, repair, sustainability and minor new construction projects on-time and on-budget… and to the satisfaction of all participants!

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Contract Estimating CSI Software 40

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Leading Federal/County/State and Federal Government, Education, Transportation, Utilities, and Healthcare institutions leverage Job Order Contracting (JOC) to complete over 90% of their numerous renovation, repair, sustainability and minor new construction projects on-time and on-budget… and to the satisfaction of all participants!

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Contract Estimating CSI Software 40

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 23, 2013

Job Order Contracting (JOC) was born of the United States military contracting world, where small construction projects were taking up to 18 months and 20 per cent of project budget to design and procure. Contractors bid a coefficient, which is applied to the UPB to arrive at contractual prices. For instance, if a contractor’s bid is.97,

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Construction Marketing Ideas

MARCH 4, 2016

Consider, for example, this posting describing 2015 Commercial Construction Highs and Lows. For some, that means reconfiguring and renovating existing retail space or transitioning to a smaller retail footprint where they can operate more efficiently.

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Contractors Retail US Management 48

CivilJungle

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Residential construction projects carry new buildings and renovation of actual houses. Renovating projects can generally differ from the entity as the newest cover of color to a real loss and remodeling of an actual place. Commercial Construction. The modern design will classify into private homes, duplex houses, and apartments.

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Construction Commercial Residential Infrastructure 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Leveraging BuildingConnected to Enhance Your Digital Bid Process. The preconstruction phase is no stranger to changes with restrictions on in-person bid openings forcing the industry to reevaluate how to conduct bids. The sessions below are designed to help you clear a path so you can complete projects on time and within budget.

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Rory Woolsey

MAY 31, 2012

“ What are the” appropriate” markups for overhead, profit and contingency when budgeting facilities construction projects?” ” I get this question a lot from my architect friends when helping them budget their projects through the design process. Thursday, May 31, 2012. Mark It Up!

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Building Information Management

JUNE 8, 2015

The adversarial aspects of the traditional design-bid-build. The construction delivery method plays a significant role in setting the tone of any renovation, repair, sustainability, or new construction project and its eventual success or failure. well documented. including any specific or client-driven conditions.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2017

It’s generally considered that numerous and repetitive renovation, repair, maintenance, and/or sustainability work, and minor new construction with a minimum annual volume of $2M is appropriate for job order contracting. Historical and planned budgets also are evaluated to assure long term, consistent execution of the JOC program.

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Building Information Management

OCTOBER 15, 2015

Success in this instance is defined in the following general terms: a sustainable construction project completed to the satisfaction of the owner, on-time, and on-budget. Design-bid-build. While there are several construction delivery methods, “low-bid” Design-Bid-Build (DBB) method is historically the most commonly used.

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Renovating Construction Procurement Contract 40

Business Facilities

JULY 6, 2016

Under the leadership of Chairman Cronin, it operates an accountable, efficient and transparent government—with a balanced and responsible budget. Westgate, a new technology park adjacent to Crane, is developing several new commercial business sites. DuPage County has a business-friendly environment.

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Roads Airports Indiana Transportation 41

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

With more than 17 years of experience, Justin has been instrumental in the success of a wide range of projects in the commercial, institutional, and healthcare sectors. She ensures teams are aligned, clients are happy, and projects are delivered on time and within budget. Christian Franz Hammerl. VDC/BIM Manager.

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Construction BIM San Francisco Management 52

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 8, 2016

Commercial District Revolving Loan Funds: ESD has capitalized over $600,000, making funds available to five community-based corporations to administer and make loans to small retail and service businesses in their service areas. Research and development, high technology, service and other non-retail commercial enterprises. Eligibility.

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New York Finance Products Commercial 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Not only will Ali evaluate the system’s design, but she also will assist teams in crafting the scope of work these firms will be bidding on. Katrina is relatively new in her role as Project Manager, but in 2022, she already completed a design-build cGMP laboratory TI and a plan and spec hotel renovation project. Fremont, CA.

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Construction BIM Management Project Management 122

Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Accurate, timely, and transparent cost estimating is critical to the success of any renovation, repair, sustainability, or new construction project. Visual estimating allows the user to: Estimate and pre-bid processes without paper plans. Cost Estimating/Project Management Software – 4Clicks Project Estimator. Conclusion.

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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/. 00 11 13 Advertisement for Bids. 00 11 16 Invitation to Bid. 00 24 13 Scopes of Bids. 00 41 00 Bid Forms.

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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. . 00 11 13 Advertisement for Bids. 00 11 16 Invitation to Bid. 00 24 13 Scopes of Bids. 00 41 00 Bid Forms.

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Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete 40