HardHatChat
APRIL 12, 2019
Any long-time readers of Hard Hat Chat have probably picked up on the fact that I’m a big fan of the negotiated bid. While there are valid reasons a client might go the competitive bid route, there are many more scenarios where the negotiated delivery method is better for all parties. It’s A Multi-Phase Project.
HardHatChat
JULY 11, 2013
Englewood recently began work on Season’s 52 in Chicago. The summer always brings more commercial construction activity, more bids, and, as a result, higher pricing. It’s a common misconception that commercial construction general contractors make money on the change orders that sometimes take place during a project.
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HardHatChat
JULY 19, 2011
Also, heed my warning on hiring low-bidding pick-up truck contractors. You’ll receive the most accurate subcontractor pricing and the fewest amount of construction change orders with highly detailed architectural drawings. And I know people don’t believe this, but the best Chicago contractors hate change orders.
HardHatChat
JANUARY 18, 2011
Don’t always take the lowest bid. The low-bidding general contractor was often in over its head, which meant deadlines were missed or work was shoddy and another, more experienced GC was brought in to finish the job—at an additional cost. While bidding on the commercial construction remodel of a 500+ sq. Take a leap of faith.
HardHatChat
MARCH 17, 2015
In fact, last year, the value of all commercial construction contracts signed in the Chicago area was close to $10.6 Interestingly enough, we have found owners for many of the commercial construction projects out-to-bid are looking to work with design-build construction firms. True partnership. Less responsibility for owners.
HardHatChat
APRIL 20, 2010
For those familiar with Chicago retail construction , think back a couple of years to when the dated Orland Park Place interior mall underwent construction and turned itself inside out to became one of the area’s most successful outdoor shopping centers. Let the structure dictate the shopping center design.
Construction Knowledge
DECEMBER 3, 2012
Rather than proceeding with the traditional complete design and public bid method, the KTC and the IFA went with a Public Private Partnership (P3). Then they interviewed and short-listed four firms to prepare more detailed designs, with bid costs and schedules. The Walsh Group from Chicago, IL won both competitions.
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