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. But just how would Chicago hosting the Olympics affect the city’s restaurant and retail construction activity ? Retail and restaurant construction would most likely start in 2015. Bill Di Santo.

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Chicago Retail Bidding Permits 120

HardHatChat

MARCH 4, 2019

One of the biggest challenges for commercial construction firms today is the tighter project timelines that have become the norm at every phase of a project – from shorter deadlines for submitting initial bids and budgets, to quicker resolution on addendums and change orders, to compressed schedules for construction and delivery.

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Project Management Commercial Management Construction 349

HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

Michigan Avenue in Chicago is seeing a mix of high-end retailers and value retailers, a trend that will continue in 2013 in markets across the country. This mix benefits retailers such as American Girl, which Englewood built out in 2009 at Water Tower Place, as more foot traffic passes through the area.

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Commercial Retail Chicago Construction 289

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. Hire a design-build general contractor.

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Retail Construction Commercial Chicago 191

HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

The activity level that we saw in the fourth quarter of 2012 in new retail, restaurant and hospitality construction projects is double what we saw a year earlier. As a result, we filled five commercial construction job openings recently to handle the inflow of bid work. Once the dust settles, we can’t wait to share it.

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Commercial News Retail Construction 259

HardHatChat

AUGUST 12, 2014

Commercial general contractors are finding plenty of opportunities in the office, apartment and hotel construction markets right now. Of course, working with the best local restaurant general commercial contractor will help increase the chances of your restaurant construction project being a success. Design savings.

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Chicago Commercial Construction Remodeling 278

HardHatChat

DECEMBER 22, 2011

We saw drawings for new Chicago restaurant projects, retail construction work, office renovations, school construction and learning center additions – you name it, we saw it. LOW – Unfortunately, we weren’t the only ones receiving drawings to bid on new commercial construction projects. And some firms had 11 GCs bid on jobs.

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Commercial Union Retail Construction 207

HardHatChat

APRIL 6, 2010

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. The national general contractor knows your expectations, how you operate and your brand. Where is your local general contractor following you? Well, it’s not like that.

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Commercial Contractors Retail Construction 174

HardHatChat

MAY 31, 2012

Don't forget to vet your general contractor's background and experience when reviewing bids. Even though that sometimes means the good guy doesn’t win the bid. But would you rather have your new restaurant construction job or shopping center renovation completed the right way or the cheapest way?

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Commercial Union Chicago Bidding 245

HardHatChat

DECEMBER 17, 2010

It was a busy year for shopping center renovations, like the new food court construction at Westfield's Old Orchard shopping center in Skokie, Ill. With so much desirable retail space available, many brands were taking advantage of desirable shopping center rents and tenant allowances to add a new store location and increase market share.

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Commercial Retail Construction Chicago 196

HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

Value-based retailers like hhgregg, Ross Dress for Less and Savers should experience construction growth in 2012. 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.

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Commercial Retail Chicago Construction 179

HardHatChat

DECEMBER 22, 2015

Thanks to clients who put their trust in us, we’ve built on our roots in tenant interior finish jobs and retail in-store build-outs and found our niche in ground-up projects, flagship stores and high-end restaurant construction and hospitality work. Low – Retail’s Continued Slump.

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Commercial Industrial Retail Construction 120

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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Commercial Materials Construction Contractors 235

HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

3, 2011, that didn’t mean the best Chicago contractors weren’t working. After all, shopping center landlords, restaurants and retailers couldn’t afford to be closed two days in a row. If you’re involved in Chicago retail construction , or any type of commercial construction in a cold weather climate, take note of the checklist below.

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Chicago Commercial Retail Construction 196

HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

Value-based retailers like hhgregg, Ross Dress for Less and Savers should experience construction growth in 2012. 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.

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Commercial Retail Construction Chicago 120

HardHatChat

MARCH 17, 2015

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. Englewood Construction is currently working on a design-build project for the renovation of Stratford Square mall in Bloomingdale, Ill.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

MARCH 4, 2016

Englewood Construction’s Hard Hat Chat provides useful industry context information, while serving the contractor’s marketing message objectives. Yes, there is no doubt that the blog serves to promote this successful general contractor’s image and reputation, and attract and develop new business.

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Contractors Retail US Management 48

GCP Applied Technologies

JANUARY 9, 2019

Choosing flooring Retail environments. Contractors are under pressure to complete projects on ever-shorter schedules with ever-tighter budgets. Given how common moisture problems are today, flooring contractors should build moisture mitigation into their schedule. Moisture mitigation strategies. Healthcare facilities.

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Concrete Retail Schedule Renovating 92

HardHatChat

DECEMBER 22, 2009

At this time last year, there were very few construction projects to bid on as many companies sat on the sidelines. Look for a solid increase in commercial construction renovations verses new locations, which should hold especially true with new retail construction. Now, they’re opening their playbooks and gearing up for 2010.

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Commercial Construction Green Retail 166

GCP Applied Technologies

JANUARY 9, 2019

Choosing flooring Retail environments. Contractors are under pressure to complete projects on ever-shorter schedules with ever-tighter budgets. Given how common moisture problems are today, flooring contractors should build moisture mitigation into their schedule. Moisture mitigation strategies. Healthcare facilities.

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Concrete Retail Schedule Renovating 60

GCP Applied Technologies

JANUARY 9, 2019

Choosing flooring Retail environments. Contractors are under pressure to complete projects on ever-shorter schedules with ever-tighter budgets. Given how common moisture problems are today, flooring contractors should build moisture mitigation into their schedule. Moisture mitigation strategies. Healthcare facilities.

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Concrete Schedule Retail Renovating 84

Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Now-a-days technological innovations have forced electrical contractors to adopt innovative methods to estimate the amount and cost of electricity in a better, faster and accurate way. Includes a huge database of electrical-specific items for electrical contractors and estimators. TeamLink Portal will facilitate contractors and ho.

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Electrical Estimating Software Software 45

Levelset

JUNE 10, 2022

Generally includes single-family homes or small dwellings with a few units Typically owned by a single individual or a family Often located in neighborhoods zoned for residences Can include both new construction and renovation or restoration work. Commercial construction. Location and construction site.

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Residential Commercial Cash Flow Construction 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

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 45

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