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Commercial Construction Trends: Three Headlines That Won’t Die In 2019

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After nearly 10 years of publishing Hard Hat Chat (more to come on our blog’s 10 th anniversary later this year), we know there’s never a shortage of fresh topics and trends to discuss in the commercial construction industry. Here they are: the commercial construction headlines that just won’t die – and why: Labor Shortage Lingers On.

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Commercial Construction Labor Trends & Hiring Strategies: Why Young Hires are Good Business for General Contractors

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Hopefully, we’ll see some of those fresh young graduates heading toward a career in commercial construction. I’ll be watching to see how you find your path and leave your own mark on the commercial construction industry. Part of the reason I say this is the current hiring situation in the construction industry. Tel: 847-233-9200 x712.

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BIM Clash Detection: A Quick Guide 

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We’ll shed light on the best practices and top tools you can use to avoid construction clashes and elevate overall project quality. We’ll shed light on the best practices and top tools you can use to avoid construction clashes and elevate overall project quality. What is BIM clash detection?

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Effective Marketing For Diverse Construction Job Categories

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Project Managers Responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of construction projects. Coordinate and communicate with various stakeholders, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. Ensure indoor comfort and air quality in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.

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Behind the Build: Interview with Chris Walker, VDC Project Manager at PENTA Building Group

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Chris Walker, VDC Project Manager at The PENTA Building Group, exemplifies this trait incredibly well. PENTA Building Group is a general commercial contractor. We build several types of projects, including hospitality, education, and healthcare. Walk us through your career and what led you to become VDC Project Manager.

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Commercial Construction Trends: The Highs and Lows of 2016

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With December here, it’s time for our annual post reviewing some of the positives – as well as a few of the challenges – that shaped the commercial construction business in the past year. Here’s a look at our top 2016 commercial construction “highs” and “lows”: Low: Mall Retail Tenants Choose Local over National.

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Trends in Construction: 3 Ways Technology is Changing Commercial Construction

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The use of technology and apps for daily construction reporting, sharing photos and scheduling look-aheads has become common practice on today’s commercial construction job sites. As antiquated as that probably sounds to this blog’s younger readers, it really wasn’t that long ago.