HardHatChat

JULY 11, 2013

The summer construction season often brings rising costs. Englewood recently began work on Season’s 52 in Chicago. Construction season is upon us, and you know what that means…rising commercial construction costs. A missed detail or shoddy work in commercial construction design can end up costing a lot.

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HardHatChat

JULY 25, 2016

One of our current commercial projects at Englewood Construction is a new Farm & Fleet store we’re building in Romeoville, Ill. But from a construction standpoint, there are some key areas where choosing an experienced commercial construction firm can make all the difference in helping a “first” project go as smoothly as possible.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 25, 2022

There’s a number of big construction events happening in June covering transportation, preconstruction, the future of construction technology, and more. We also now offer a monthly, live Q&A for customers interested in better understanding technical workflows with Autodesk Construction Cloud products. among others.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 8, 2022

Aside from enhancing the country’s global competitiveness, the IIJA will create meaningful jobs for America’s workforce, especially in construction. In fact, it’s estimated that this federal investment will add at least 1.5 Current representation of women in construction. construction industry. Women make up only 4.5%

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BD+C

JUNE 19, 2023

The City of Chicago recently put out the LaSalle Reimagined Initiative IFP , which, in the words of Department of Housing Commissioner Marisa Novara, aims to “create hundreds of homes, including much-needed affordable housing in the city's central business district.” 1 Construction cost and speed of delivery.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 27, 2022

There’s also an infrastructure event in Chicago towards the end of the month. We recently announced our Construction Master Classes. Given that July is a little quieter when it comes to construction events, it’s a great time to take advantage of expert-led education on a variety of critical construction management skills.

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Construction Dive

APRIL 23, 2018

The 1,422-foot skyscraper would tower over the landmark building, which is set to undergo an estimated $1 billion conversion to condominium and retail space.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

CHICAGO (February 12, 2013) - Textura Corporation, a provider of collaboration solutions for the construction industry, announced that it has acquired PlanSwift, a digital takeoff and estimating solution also aimed at the construction industry.

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HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

Bill Di Santo, president of Englewood Construction (second from right), and the Englewood accounting team receiving recognition from the Chicago Chapter of the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) for participating in their 2014 Accounting Intern Program. Between 2007-2009, the construction industry lost 2.3

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 22, 2018

The Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration (AHR) Expo (McCormick Place, Chicago, Jan. Among them: Viewpoint’s MEP Estimating —A cloud-based digital takeoff and estimating solution for specialty contractors to create professional estimates with speed and accuracy.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Since 2016, nearly 100,000 man-hours have been invested in the Old Chicago Main Post Office to prep the building and the site for its planned redevelopment. 200 construction workers from 27 construction-related firms have been on site and removed an estimated 20 million pounds of debris.

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BD+C

AUGUST 1, 2017

Zoning restrictions are making the construction of housing more difficult, and that is driving up the cost of housing in many cities. They estimate that zoning restrictions reduced U.S.

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HardHatChat

DECEMBER 15, 2009

At the beginning of 2009, I don’t think anyone, including a national commercial general contractor like Englewood Construction, was prepared for the twists and turns that would face the commercial construction industry. Low – Chicago losing the 2016 Olympic bid. High – Niche or value-driven retail construction.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 7, 2023

Habitat for Humanity ReStore consulted Hindman Auctions in Chicago, where the auction team confirmed that a few pieces were worth an estimated value of between $25,000 to $35,000, CBS58 reports. Read more Affordability New-Construction Projects New-Construction Projects Schmid said. That's what I love about this place.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 7, 2022

When we think of someone who works in construction, what are the first images that pop in our head? Many of us might immediately picture a male since the construction industry is primarily male — with women representing just around 10% of the workforce — and this is usually what is depicted in the media as well.

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HardHatChat

JUNE 21, 2012

Observations and Conversations about Commercial Construction, Development and Management. A proper pre-construction analysis can help developers avoid the "build it and they will come" approach, which can end disastrously as this property in Crest Hill illustrates. I get asked a lot about commercial construction trends.

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Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

According to a statement issued Tuesday, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Infrastructure Trust have issued a request for qualifications (RQF) for groups who want to take on the job of designing, building, financing, operating and maintaining an express train to O’Hare as a public–private partnership.

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GCP Applied Technologies

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

Sustainable construction products and technologies. Considering cement production—a primary component of concrete—accounts for roughly 5% of the entire global emissions carbon footprint, producing more sustainable concrete is among the most important topics in construction today. Department of Environmental Protection (EPA) estimates.

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Natural Building

APRIL 30, 2020

It is estimated that as many as 2,000 Wells-inspired “earth-sheltered” homes, or earth homes, were constructed in the U.S. As the environmental movement was gaining steam in the United States, he swore off contemporary design in favor of energy-efficient subterranean dwellings. in the 1970s.

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HardHatChat

MARCH 23, 2010

When it comes to best practices in shopping center development or mall construction, I have a long list of “dos” and “don’ts”. So since it feels like I’ve walked a mile in everyone’s shoes when it comes to shopping center construction I wanted to share some important tips.

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HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

For the most part, a commercial construction firm’s job is pretty straightforward. But because we have such a broad range of expertise and the know-how to weigh in or provide services for so many aspects of the construction process, there are times our clients don’t even realize they could and should be calling us for assistance.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

OCTOBER 10, 2013

Rendering of the new Tin Goose Hangar, which is under construction at Chicago Executive Airport. The owners plan to invest an estimated $1 million on building improvements prior to taking occupancy. The business owners plan to invest an estimated $5,000,000 on facility improvements prior to taking occupancy.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 6, 2014

Several renowned construction companies embrace some remarkable mobile compatible technologies to complete projects in quickest possible time. In recent times, Chicago based Pepper Construction ( www.pepperconstruction.com ), employed a combination of advanced technologies to execute a project in less than six months.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

NOVEMBER 22, 2015

Now, lets take the discussion to more traditional construction marketing areas; the free consult or (more blatantly), the free estimate. Providing extensive drawings and workplans as part of a free estimate won’t do you much good if the potential client then shops it around or does the work him or herself.

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Help Everybody Everyday

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Process Research and Development Facility on their Chicago Campus. This resulted in increased system reliability, substantial cost savings and an estimated savings of 1.5 Respected as one of the worlds most productive and innovative research organizations…. State the Challenge. Pilster Pharmaceuticals was in need of a new 150,000 sq.

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Construction Knowledge

DECEMBER 3, 2012

They engaged Engineering firms to produce conceptual bridge designs, estimated costs and schedules. The Walsh Group from Chicago, IL won both competitions. That price was 23% lower than the estimate and the completion date of October 2016 was eight months ahead of the conceptual schedule.

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The Korte Company

JUNE 16, 2022

What pushed The Korte Company from being a modest regional builder into a proper national Design-Build construction company? Estimator Jerry Rehkemper was stationed in The Korte Company’s Mt. Dennis called up to Walgreens’ home office in Deerfield, Illinois, near Chicago. They showed us who we were. I got nowhere,” Dennis said.

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The Constructor

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

Lee & partners and constructed primarily by KTRT Joint Venture and Samsung Engineering & Construction, is the world’s tallest completed skyscraper according to the CTBUH , the arbiter of tall building height. Taipei 101 Taipei 101 is a 101-floor landmark skyscraper located in Xinyi District, Taipei, Taiwan.

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HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

I’ve got to ask, are you still competitively bidding the bulk of your commercial construction projects? And here’s why: 1. When you competitively bid a project your general contractor can find a subcontractor that gives a lower construction estimate than what was in the original bid and pocket the savings for themselves.

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Building Information Management

JULY 16, 2012

4Clicks.com – Premier software for cost estimating and efficient project delivery – Job Order Contracting – JOC, SABER, IDIQ, MATOC, SATOC, MACC, POCA, BOA, etc. Exclusive 400,000+ line item enhancement of RSMeans Cost Data, visual estimating including QTO and Pattern Search, Document/Project/Program Management.

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HardHatChat

OCTOBER 15, 2009

First, align yourself with a general commercial construction contractor familiar with completing distressed commercial properties. So make sure your commercial construction general contractor specializes in the asset class of your distressed holdings. Provide cost estimates to complete the construction project .

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Construction Marketing Ideas

MAY 25, 2016

There are many different media outlets and resources in Chicago, including well-established services, but there is only one Chicago Construction News. An example of differentiation at work. The name had been used many years ago by another publisher, but it lapsed.).

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Innovation and leadership are the driving forces behind construction success. Case in point: our annual 40 Under 40: Champions of Construction roundup. Nominated by their peers for their exceptional achievements, these under-40 individuals aren't just building structures—they're constructing the future.

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Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

In less than four months, 2,830 homebuyers in 85 counties have reserved more than $360 million in financing, creating an estimated 1,400 new jobs. Arlington Heights is a growing, thriving community just northwest of Chicago, home to 76,000 residents with an average household income of $95,000. Quinn said. “I

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

CHICAGO EXEC ANCHORS WHEELING. The Village of Wheeling’s manufacturing base is anchored around its general aviation airport, Chicago Executive Airport, the third busiest in Chicagoland. Chicago Executive Airport serves as a hub for business and industry and as a logical magnet drawing businesses to the area. Port of Stockton.

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CivilJungle

MARCH 17, 2021

Also, Read: 10 Best Steel Brand for House Construction in India. Also, Read: 10 Best Steel Brand for House Construction in India. Chicago, IL. LafargeHolcim was founded in the year 2015 by the merger of the French construction company Lafarge and the Swiss cement producer company Holcim. China Resources Cement.

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Construction Test

MAY 11, 2020

Jason Rosenthal, 55, from Chicago, had been married to his wife, author Amy Krouse Rosenthal, for 26 years when she died of ovarian cancer at age 51. Looking back: Jason Rosenthal, 55, from Chicago, had been married to his wife, author Amy Krouse Rosenthal, for 26 years when she died of ovarian cancer at age 51 in 2017.

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