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Commercial Construction Tips: Six Best Practice Resolutions for 2011

HardHatChat

I’m sure some of you don’t have the time to draft a list of resolutions, so I’ve done it for you – you can thank me later. Don’t always take the lowest bid. While bidding on the commercial construction remodel of a 500+ sq. When you competitively bid a project, the GC pockets the savings. Bring your GC in early.

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Dennis Calvert, the right architect for Design-Build

The Korte Company

In grade school, Dennis’s art teacher noted his ability to draw and suggested he consider a career in art. The work was labor-intensive at the time—everything was hand-drawn on drafting boards—and everyone still wore white shirts and ties. Contractors were selected on their “low bid.” . Dennis’s dad was on board. .

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