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3 Critical Questions to Ask Before Starting an Adaptive Reuse Commercial Construction Project

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Englewood Construction is in the midst of two adaptive reuse projects right now – one a former meatpacking facility in Chicago that we’re updating for office, retail or restaurant use, and the other a former convent we’ll be converting into a senior living community.

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3 Reasons to Reach Out to Your General Contractor During the Commercial Construction Process

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In the case of an existing property, this exercise could include anything from identifying infrastructure that can be reused for cost savings, to spotting potential structural concerns or issues that might involve costly remediation – both of which could have big impact on a construction budget and schedule.

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Our 2022 Builder of the Year, Van Metre Homes, Is Wired for Change

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It’s just a matter of getting it to scale and making it economically feasible.”. Van Metre and its trade partners also give time, resources, and expertise to HomeAid Northern Virginia, an organization that builds and renovates housing and shelters. The future of home building is clearly modular. Builder of the Year. Best Practices.

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