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APRIL 12, 2019

Working on a negotiated basis for the initial build-out puts the GC in the best position to work out any kinks in the prototype plans that become evident once construction starts, without it resulting in a costly change order.

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JULY 19, 2011

To do this effectively and efficiently, we need to review as-built drawings to see what big tickets items can be re-used and what existing infrastructure we can integrate into the re-design of the space to save on retrofitting a mall construction costs. And I know people don’t believe this, but the best Chicago contractors hate change orders.

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Commercial Retail Change Orders Construction 201

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JULY 11, 2013

Englewood recently began work on Season’s 52 in Chicago. If there is one aspect of a commercial construction job worth extra investment, it is the planning and drawing stage. The best way to hedge against rising construction costs during a project is to lower the risk of unplanned change. Don’t skimp on architects.

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MARCH 17, 2015

In fact, last year, the value of all commercial construction contracts signed in the Chicago area was close to $10.6 All signs have been pointing to a robust commercial construction pipeline, with activity consistently on the rise. billion, an 18 percent jump over 2013, according to Dodge Data & Analytics, a New York research firm.

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JANUARY 18, 2011

Now, how many of you have had to pay for a second set of drawings because your GC found something that would alter the architect’s original plans? With your commercial general contractor on the front lines of all design plans and in charge of selecting the engineer and architect, you greatly reduce the risk for unnecessary change orders.

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