HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

As commercial construction news reports say business continues to pick up, we are happy to see some new faces around the office at Englewood Construction. That’s right; we are adding staff to our national commercial general contracting firm in what has been a very robust period of activity.

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Commercial News Retail Construction 259

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. I was wrong.

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Commercial Union Retail Construction 207

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.

Commercial 235

Commercial Materials Construction Contractors 235

Job Order Contracting

MAY 18, 2017

JOB ORDER CONTRACTING Solutions. JOB ORDER CONTRACTING Solutions should be designed for Owners and Contractors to drive the best possible outcomes and assure compliance. Job order contracts are awarded to a contractor(s) based upon BEST VALUE. Subcontractors may or may not be allowed based upon the contract document.

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Contract Estimating Procurement Contractors 100

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

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 9, 2019

The benefits of locally researched detailed line item unit price books are such that they should be a requirement for all commercial repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects. Their use is already mandatory for LEAN construction delivery methods such as Job Order Contracting.

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CSI Contract Bidding Renovating 100

Help Everybody Everyday

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Yes, millions of dollars per year are spent by firms in the construction industry trying to get clients to recognize their brand and award them contracts. When a general contractor is hired to build a project, they typically “hold the contracts.” ” What that means is they have a contract with the owner.

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Industrial Construction Bidding Renovating 149

HardHatChat

APRIL 6, 2010

Chuck, the construction costs on my project would soar if I don’t hire a local general contracting construction firm. The travel expenses alone for a non-local general contractor would inflate a retail construction bid to the point where the job isn’t economical. Rest assured, I haven’t lost my mind. Well, it’s not like that.

Commercial 174

Commercial Contractors Retail Construction 174

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Work execution and contract administration. 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. JOC procurement/award process. Monitoring. Ongoing training.

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Contract Contractors Conference Plans 100

Best Practices Construction Law

JANUARY 11, 2016

In the world of government contracts, you know that rules, instructions, and directions should be followed precisely. State of Alaska , the Alaska Supreme Court reviewed whether the State could find that a bidder whose bid exceeded the 10-page limit for bids could nonetheless be awarded the contract in question.

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Bidding Alaska Conference Contract 48

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 24, 2019

It’s now possible for any public sector real property owner to measurably improve construction project efficiency and satisfaction using 4BT’s innovative OpenJOC(TM) LEAN Job Order Contracting Solution. 4BT’s OpenJOC Job Order Contracting Solution is a program, not a project.) Learn more… www.4bt.us.

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Procurement Sustainability Renovating Contract 100

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 Based on our backlog and client activity, we predict record growth in 2015.

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Design Commercial Budgeting Budget 120

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!

Contract 40

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!

Contract 40

Contract Estimating CSI Software 40

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Below is a summary of Alliance Contracting Key Aspects The fundamentals of alliance contracting are not new. Alliance Contracting / Alliance Partnering in Construction, when properly designed, implemented, and managed, drives innovation, collaboration, and best value outcomes for all parties.

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Contract Procurement Innovation Renovating 190

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Job Order Contracting (JOC) is a firm fixed price, indefinite delivery, and indefinite quantity type contract used to execute sustainment, restoration, and modernization (SRM) projects at the installation. JOC projects usually do not require extensive design; if your project does, it may not be best suited to this contract method.

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Contract Procurement Renovating Change Orders 40

Help Everybody Everyday

JANUARY 16, 2016

As Matt DeVries utterly compelling article explains , maybe you win the contract. In November 2010, the State issued a request for proposals to perform exterior renovations to the Governor’s House in Juneau. The post Firm Ignores Page Limits, Wins Contract. Then maybe your state’s Supreme Court upholds that award.

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Contract Alaska Commercial Procurement 48

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 23, 2013

Why the Job Order Contracting model could work in Canada. A proven contracting methodology from the United States may be a model for solving some of Canada’s current contracting demands. 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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Contract Procurement United States Subcontracting 45

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. Our data report helped the developer determine the lease rate that could be achieved on a retrofitted commercial space.

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Retail Commercial Chicago Leases 216

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 16, 2021

If you are a public sector owner looking to put an end to underperforming facilities projects and excessive administration costs, rethinking job order contracts might be a good idea. Rethinking Job Order Contracts to drive best value facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build outcomes. Absolutely not.

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Contract Overhead Bidding United States 192

HardHatChat

AUGUST 11, 2010

It’s time to revisit another prediction I made last year in my blog post Commercial Constructions Trends to Watch in 2010 — Outside the Big Box. As for grading myself on that commercial construction trend, I would like to borrow a page from President Obama and say “incomplete.”. Chicago Place shopping mall retrofit. Bill Di Santo.

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Retail Chicago Commercial Michigan 209

HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

There’s no doubt that local businesses will have much to celebrate if on October 2, 2009, Chicago wins the 2016 Summer Olympics bid. Historically, retail and restaurant renovations/expansions take 3 to 9 months after their building permit is issued. I say back the bid! Here are a couple of my predictions….

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Chicago Retail Bidding Permits 120

HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

What Every Developer Should Ask General Contractors During the Retail Construction Bid Process. During my 30+ years in the commercial construction industry, I’ve submitted bids for hundreds of retail construction projects and been vetted by some of the best developers out there. Bill Di Santo. Tel: 847-233-9200 x710.

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Retail Bidding Construction Contractors 136

Building Information Management

APRIL 12, 2016

Notable examples include Integrated Project Delivery, IPD for major new construction, and Job Order Contracting, JOC for renovation, repair, maintenance, sustainability, and minor new construction. High Performance Buildings.

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Life Cycle Management Products Education 40

Building Information Management

APRIL 12, 2016

Notable examples include Integrated Project Delivery, IPD for major new construction, and Job Order Contracting, JOC for renovation, repair, maintenance, sustainability, and minor new construction. High Performance Buildings.

Life Cycle 40

Life Cycle Management Products Education 40

Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

SmartBidNe t: This commercial construction bidding software can allow you to keep track on the financial information of vendors and subcontractors as well as bid project data, documents etc. Just put the bid information into the app to have some ideas on whom to select. It can be customized for any contract agreement.

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Project Management Management Construction Estimating 45

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

Unit price line item cost books – UPB – are critical to the development, use, re-use, and communication of construction cost estimates.for repair, renovation, repair, maintenance, sustainability, or new construction. Square foot cost books span new construction, renovation, repair, and maintenance.

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Estimating Life Cycle Renovating CSI 40

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 5, 2017

Things Contractors Should Know About Job Order Contracts. As a construction contractor considering a Job Order Contract (JOC), it is critical to be aware that all JOCs are not the same. Here are a just a few things contractors should know about job order contracts. Will you earn a reasonable profit? Army and U.S.

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Contract Contractors Consulting Software 100

Rory Woolsey

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Ed Carrigan asked: “Do you believe there is a savings between JOC program and a bidding process (design-bid-build)?” For multi-trade repair and improvement type projects, Job Order Contracting will win out on a savings analysis over design-bid-build. ” Thanks for the question, Ed.

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Estimating Bidding Negotiation Contract 40

GCP Applied Technologies

JANUARY 9, 2019

Testing concrete slabs for moisture is a standard requirement today for nearly all new construction, both commercial and residential. Renovation projects present their own challenges, with moisture intrusion common in older buildings. . ^ return to top. Moisture testing for new and replacement floors. But what about existing slabs?

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Concrete Retail Schedule Renovating 92

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. Design-Bid-Build). Have you heard the term before?

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Design Construction Permits Bidding 62

GCP Applied Technologies

JANUARY 9, 2019

Testing concrete slabs for moisture is a standard requirement today for nearly all new construction, both commercial and residential. Renovation projects present their own challenges, with moisture intrusion common in older buildings. . ^ return to top. Moisture testing for new and replacement floors. But what about existing slabs?

Concrete 60

Concrete Retail Schedule Renovating 60

ENR Construction

AUGUST 13, 2012

a regenerative medicine company that develops, manufactures and commercializes living, cell-based therapies. Bids/Contracts/Proposals. million firm-fixed-price contract to K&S Associates Inc. Bid/Proposal Dates. The project entails renovating 83,000 sq ft of the buildings east and west towers and common areas.

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San Diego Bidding Arizona Plans 43

Levelset

JUNE 10, 2022

Construction businesses that are looking to thrive would do well to pay close attention to the differences between residential and commercial construction projects. At first glance, residential and commercial projects have similarities. Residential vs. commercial construction definitions. Commercial construction.

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Residential Commercial Cash Flow Construction 52

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 26, 2016

Job Order Contract Frequently Asked Questions. Job Order Contracts are used for a wide variety of multi-trade or single trade (roofing, paving, etc.) facility or infrastructure (road, bridges, airports, mass transit, utility…) renovation, repair, sustainability, maintenance, and minor new construction projects.

Contract 100

Contract Overhead Profitability Contractors 100

GCP Applied Technologies

JANUARY 9, 2019

Testing concrete slabs for moisture is a standard requirement today for nearly all new construction, both commercial and residential. Renovation projects present their own challenges, with moisture intrusion common in older buildings. . ^ return to top. Moisture testing for new and replacement floors. But what about existing slabs?

Concrete 84

Concrete Schedule Retail Renovating 84

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. Job Order Contracting includes; 1. well documented. Most notable.

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BIM Life Cycle Contract Environment 40