HardHatChat

MAY 31, 2012

While there are three sides to every story, recent commercial construction news stories like this one from the Chicago Tribune , “Construction firm caught in contract probe” , really burn me up. We’re all fighting for new construction jobs, but that’s no excuse to abuse the system. Playing fair starts at the top.

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HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

In 2009, amid the business challenges of the Great Recession, our company made the decision to start a blog as an outlet to share commercial construction trends, insights, news, and observations on a variety of topics. But after reading through 10 years of blog posts, I realized it has changed – and so has Englewood Construction.

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HardHatChat

DECEMBER 22, 2011

As 2011 comes to a close, it’s time for us to look back on the commercial construction building trends , news and projects of this past year and share our thoughts on the highs and lows in the industry. In fact, our commercial construction budget work was back to 2008 levels. HIGH – Everyone was submitting drawings in 2011.

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HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

For example, in Englewood’s home market of Chicago, the Commission on Chicago Landmarks must do a comprehensive review of drawings to make sure they meet its qualifications, rules and regulations, before the project goes before the Chicago Department of Buildings for permitting.

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HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

In my last blog post, I hinted we had big news to reveal. So it is with great pride that I announce the completion of our most successful Chicago design build office construction job to date – the new headquarters of Englewood Construction! for what we considered the ultimate office tenant renovation project.

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HardHatChat

DECEMBER 17, 2010

We saw much-improved activity in shopping center construction – not necessarily the building of new malls, but in general commercial contractors working with landlords and developers on pre-construction services , such as commercial construction budgeting to help them propose attractive lease deals for new tenants.

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HardHatChat

MARCH 27, 2018

can have a positive impact on a construction project’s schedule and budget. In union towns like Chicago, this has the potential to raise sensitivities if work traditionally done by unionized field laborers shifts over to non-union, off-site shops. .

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HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

We are presently working with several real estate developers to create this type of environment in Chicago and its suburbs, as well as New York and Los Angeles. The good news is construction activity is up and subcontractors have an influx of work coming their way. Labor Shortage Spells Higher Pricing, Scheduling Challenges.

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HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

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. Currently Savers has three Chicago-area locations, but we wouldn’t be surprised to see that number increase in 2012.

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HardHatChat

JULY 19, 2011

It’s a mixed bag of commercial construction news for shopping center developement. The more information you provide, the more accurate the shopping center construction budget – especially if you plan to work with retailers who have proprietary facades. It’s just more paperwork and time on a job.

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HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

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. Currently Savers has three Chicago-area locations, but we wouldn’t be surprised to see that number increase.

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HardHatChat

MARCH 9, 2010

Instead, landlords are focused on renovating shopping malls and remodeling office buildings to attract new tenants and entice existing tenants to renew their lease. Unfortunately, a landlord’s biggest liability in a commercial construction project can be an insensitive general contractor whose only concern is making his deadline and budget.

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HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

We were pulling a feeder cable through a Chicago retail construction project when we heard the explosion. At one point or another, even the best Chicago commercial construction contractors are susceptible to a construction site demon. Then, the transformer blew out. What the heck happened? Step 3: We fixed the problem. Case closed.

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The Korte Company

JUNE 16, 2022

It was news to Jerry, who in turn called Dennis Calvert right away. Dennis called up to Walgreens’ home office in Deerfield, Illinois, near Chicago. The Korte Company had recently built the 400,000-square-foot pre-engineered Butler building, finishing $500,000 under budget. I got nowhere,” Dennis said. I talked to your guy.

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HardHatChat

MAY 18, 2011

While I think everyone in the retail industry likes to hear news that 2011 retail sales are up – as it usually means new retail construction projects are in the pipeline – it’s still tough for shopping center landlords to make deals work with retail tenants. Keep in mind, the rent is reflected with increases for each of these levels.

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BD+C

AUGUST 14, 2023

200 West Madison Street, Chicago, Ill. The good news is that the possibilities suggested here need not require a huge budget or years to execute. Given that financing and investment in building improvements has become more challenging, timing and speed to market are critical.

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HardHatChat

DECEMBER 20, 2016

As a national commercial construction firm, it’s not surprising the majority of our 2016 revenue came from work outside our home market of Chicago. As these retailers look for ways to refresh and rebuild their brands, while also tightening their budget, they are making more value-based decisions.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

JULY 20, 2015

Our latest issue of North Carolina Construction News had been published, and our first issue of Chicago Construction News had been released late last week — and especially in Chicago, we had made commitments to share the word today. I set a $200 budget for the job, and provided core details. At 7:00 p.m.

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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. national chain on State Street we were surprised to see two of Chicago’s largest GCs also bidding the job.

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The Korte Company

AUGUST 2, 2023

She’d graduated with an accounting degree at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, worked at a Big 8 public accounting firm, passed the CPA exam and learned the ins and outs of construction accounting at Pepper Construction in Chicago. It was just something she and her new husband needed to plan around. They didn’t.

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HardHatChat

JULY 7, 2010

Money – To keep your construction budget in check once the project starts back up you should plan for the following: Secure construction materials so you don’t have to pay twice. Distressed hotel construction. Inform the local police department about the condition of the site so they know to keep watch for vandals and transients.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

MARCH 8, 2015

Skender Construction’s Lean Perspectives blog truly advocates effectively for Lean Construction — and demonstrates the Chicago contractor’s leadership in this integrated project management and delivery model. If the owner would like to make changes, we know how long they have until it will impact their budget.

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HardHatChat

DECEMBER 22, 2015

But the good news is this downturn can be an opportunity for contractors as smart retailers rethink their physical space in order to be more competitive in today’s marketplace. High – New Opportunities with Existing Clients.

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Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

According to the Illinois Government News Network (IGNN), “In 2013, 3,000 families purchased homes through one of IHDA’s programs, generating 1,500 jobs and infusing $70 million into Illinois’ economy. Two Metra commuter rail stations link it to Downtown Chicago and a host of other northwest suburban municipalities.

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AUGUST 17, 2017

The company, which broke ground on a 35,000-square-foot facility, will designate Indiana as its new corporate headquarters and plans to create up to 500 new jobs in the state by 2021. HMD Trucking plans to complete construction and move into its new Indiana facility in 2018. Photo: HMD Trucking.

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The Korte Company

AUGUST 12, 2020

The Martha Manning Company in Collinsville, Illinois wanted to build a 100,000-square-foot dress factory—with a budget of $10 per square foot. . It was a “seemingly impossible” budget; closer to $15 or $18 a square foot would have been more realistic. In the mid-1970s, Ralph Korte came to FGM with a potential project.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

JANUARY 20, 2015

Again, they are the ones that benefit as now you need to post (or spend a lot more on engagement) to get much reach EVEN with your existing “fans” Our Chicago Construction News Facebook page. Realistically, there are few exceptions to the rules where you should budget and expect to pay the media for some publicity value.

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HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

This formula has often resulted in commercial construction savings for our clients as we have more control over keeping the project on time and on budget. Chicago architect Daniel Burnham famously said “Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men’s blood and probably themselves will not be realized.

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PSMJ Resources

OCTOBER 6, 2011

Announces 2011 Award Winners at Breakthrough 2012 Conference in Chicago. PSMJ Resources will formally recognize these 2011 Award Winners at its Breakthrough 2012 Conference in Chicago, Illinois. Furthermore, Burns & McDonnell took home top honors in both the Most Responsive and Best at Managing Budgets categories.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JUNE 26, 2014

This was a major victory for the Grand Rapids area (where Spartan Stores are located), resulting in as many as 300 new jobs and retention of 620 existing jobs. Newell Rubbermaid’s plans for a new center came to a choice between Chicago and Kalamazoo. REAL TACTICS FROM MASTERS OF CRE. Michigan also receives $1.6

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PSMJ Resources

JULY 18, 2011

Furthermore, Burns & McDonnell took home top honors in both the Most Responsive and Best at Managing Budgets catagories. ” In celebration of this achievement, PSMJ Resources will formally recognize the Premier Award winners at their Breakthrough 2012 Conference in Chicago, Illinois October 6-7, 2011. New York Times.

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