HardHatChat

APRIL 12, 2019

Our firm takes pride in being a true partner to our clients, and we believe a great way to elevate that client relationship is to work on a negotiated basis – a process where the client hires a general contractor early-on in the project after agreeing on general conditions and a contractor fee. It’s A Multi-Phase Project.

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Negotiation Bidding Commercial Construction 177

HardHatChat

JULY 11, 2013

Englewood recently began work on Season’s 52 in Chicago. Many general contractors decide to lower their risk and start commercial construction projects in the warmer months, paying a premium for nice weather, but assuring timely delivery. The summer construction season often brings rising costs. Don’t skimp on architects.

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Commercial Construction Bidding Chicago 276

HardHatChat

JULY 19, 2011

You want a general commercial contractor who understands all parties’ needs. Working with a commercial general contractor who can build in any of these disciplines will help you determine what can be saved, repaired, moved or redistributed from the existing infrastructure. Most retailers today want less space.

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Commercial Retail Change Orders Construction 201

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 There are so many benefits to using design-build construction firms, it surprises me more owners and investors don’t hire design-build contractors for their new commercial construction projects. True partnership.

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Design Commercial Budgeting Budget 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.

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Commercial Materials Construction Contractors 235

HardHatChat

JANUARY 18, 2011

I know this is a tough one to follow as we all need to keep commercial construction budgets in check, but we saw too many companies go with pick-up truck contractors in 2010 only to be burned later. Qualify general contractors that build in your wheelhouse. Or better yet, hire a design-build general contractor.

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Commercial Bidding Negotiation Construction 263

Construction Knowledge

DECEMBER 3, 2012

The Walsh Group from Chicago, IL won both competitions. The Kentucky project was $860M US, which was about 10% under budget and 18 months ahead of schedule. The further beauty of these P3 projects will be the lack of change orders due to design deficiencies. The Indiana project had a price of $763M US.

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Kentucky Indiana Schedule Change Orders 40