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.
HardHatChat
JULY 19, 2011
On one hand, retail sales continue to show improvement from last year, yet the suburban shopping mall – or at least the traditional enclosed shopping mall – seems to be on the way out. Most retailers today want less space. And I know people don’t believe this, but the best Chicago contractors hate change orders.
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HardHatChat
JULY 11, 2013
Also, a lot retail construction projects are initiated in the summer to have everything complete by November 1, just in time for the holiday shopping season. It’s a common misconception that commercial construction general contractors make money on the change orders that sometimes take place during a project. Chuck Taylor.
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. I’m sure the retailer was also surprised. Don’t always take the lowest bid. Take a leap of faith.
HardHatChat
MARCH 17, 2015
A design-build firm will likely work with a trusted set of subcontractors that they know will deliver a successful commercial construction project on time and budget. When the right circumstance arises and we decide to develop retail and entertainment venues, a design-build relationship will be the only option. True partnership.
HardHatChat
OCTOBER 7, 2010
Buying construction materials in bulk today won’t help your construction budget if prices for those materials are expected to drop tomorrow. More importantly, are you even ordering the right or best materials for your new retail construction or restaurant renovation job?
Autodesk Construction Cloud
OCTOBER 3, 2023
When I got out of the Army in 2014, I went to work for a retail developer and operator headquartered in Cincinnati while I was based out of Memphis. And it's easier to determine what we can do around other budget items where we may have over-budgeted. But in terms of cost, it's all going to be under one development budget.
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