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Commercial Construction Project Planning: 3 Warning Signs Your Budget Might Go Bust

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Budget is always a major consideration for our commercial construction clients, and as a general contractor we devote significant time to the budgeting process. Here are a few signs that, in our experience, indicate your project budget is more likely to bust: Skimping on Professional Services.

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Commercial Construction Delivery Methods: 3 Times To Go With A Negotiated Bid

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Any long-time readers of Hard Hat Chat have probably picked up on the fact that I’m a big fan of the negotiated bid. The GC then works with the client to budget the job based on pricing from subcontractor partners. Many large or complex construction jobs are budgeted and built out in phases. It’s A Multi-Phase Project.

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Sharing Your Budget Streamlines the Pre-Construction Phase

Wolgast Corporation

Here is one secret of the trade to save significant time during pre-construction, by giving your contractor a ballpark budget before design and/or estimating starts, an owner can take a shortcut in the preliminary phase and get to construction sooner. We can come to the owner with ideas without delays.

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Maximizing Savings: Comparing Lumber Prices at Major Retailers

Construction Marketing

In the world of construction and DIY projects, the cost of materials can significantly impact the overall budget. Whether you want to buy lumber for a large construction project or a small home improvement job, knowing where and when to buy can drastically reduce your expenses and ensure you are getting the best possible deal.

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Consistent Delivery of On-time, On-Budget, Quality Renovation, Repair, and Construction

Job Order Contracting

Consistent Delivery of On-time, On-Budget, Quality Renovation, Repair, and Construction is available to any competent real property owner that demonstrates leadership. Key Characteristics of LEAN Collaborative Construction Delivery. Minimum and Maximum Dollar Values (Per Contract, Per Job/Task Order).

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How Trusting Relationships Build Better Commercial Construction Projects

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Englewood Construction is currently negotiating a contract with Mrs. Green’s to convert former Fox and Obel in Chicago. Like most businesses, the commercial construction industry is a relationship business. In the negotiated process, expectations are set differently. Setting expectations.

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Why Collaboration Is Key in Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Construction is no exception. Technology has been changing the way the construction industry operates, and mobile devices are being used more and more to manage and track every point of a project, big or small. Collaboration helps define non-negotiables, whether it’s deadlines, budget, or equipment. Accountability.