McCarthy Wins Contract for Illinois' Largest Solar Project
ENR Construction
APRIL 20, 2023
The 592-MW "Double Black Diamond" solar project will provide renewable energy for Chicago's O'Hare and Midway airports.
Contract Awarded for Navy Pier Flyover in Chicago
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 12, 2018
a subsidiary of Granite Construction, has been awarded a $46-million contract by Chicago for the Navy Pier Flyover there. Kenny Construction Co.,
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Former Chicago Ready-Mix Teamsters Local's Leadership Ousted, Lawsuit Planned
ENR Construction
AUGUST 30, 2019
The union that represents Chicago area ready-mix concrete truck drivers and owner-operators has been put into trusteeship by the Teamsters national organization. Its former president says it's part of a long-term attempt to take lucrative ready-mix contracts away from Local 786.
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#118: Letters of Intent Forming Enforceable Contracts
NH Construction Law
OCTOBER 30, 2022
It is not uncommon for owners/developers who solicit proposals from general contractors, and general contractors who solicit proposals from subcontractors, to send out a Notice of Intent or Letter of Intent to a GC or sub in advance of signing a formal contract, announcing that the proposal has been accepted. Khoury , 170 N.H. ” Id.
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Chicago's CTA Board Approves $38.3-Million Red Line Extension EIS
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 11, 2020
The Chicago Transit Authority has given a $38.3-million million contract for the environmental impact study for the 5-mile extension of the CTA Red Line on the city's south side.
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Commercial Construction Checklist on Beating the Next Chicago Blizzard
HardHatChat
FEBRUARY 15, 2011
The Chicago blizzard of 2011 is a story we’ll be talking about for generations. 3, 2011, that didn’t mean the best Chicago contractors weren’t working. If you’re involved in Chicago retail construction , or any type of commercial construction in a cold weather climate, take note of the checklist below.
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What a Chicago 2016 Summer Olympics Means for Chicago’s Retail and Restaurant Construction Industry
HardHatChat
SEPTEMBER 30, 2009
There’s no doubt that local businesses will have much to celebrate if on October 2, 2009, Chicago wins the 2016 Summer Olympics bid. But just how would Chicago hosting the Olympics affect the city’s restaurant and retail construction activity ? Here are a couple of my predictions…. I say back the bid! Bill Di Santo.
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MCA Chicago is first local association to contribute half million dollars to MCERF
Contractor Magazine
MARCH 31, 2016
The MCA of Chicago hopes to spark a philanthropic movement by being the first local association to contribute $500,000 to the MCAA’s Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF). read more.
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Restaurant Commercial Construction Trends: Why Restaurant Construction is Booming
HardHatChat
APRIL 16, 2013
As noted early this year, 2012 was a great year for Englewood Construction as we saw our commercial general contracting activity increase immensely. It’s safe to say we have not seen this level of new restaurant construction projects in the commercial general contracting industry since 2007 or 2008. We weren’t wrong.
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Midwest City Scoop: Construction Starts in Chicago
ENR Construction
JANUARY 18, 2021
Value of new construction contracts expected to increase 5% this year.
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Navistar Accused of ‘Bilking’ $1.3 Billion from Govt.
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 4, 2019
government, according to a report in Crane’s Chicago Business. The report says the accusations are in connection with a contract for military vehicles used by American forces in Iraq and Afghanistan. Navistar and its defense unit are accused of “bilking” nearly $1.3 billion from the U.S.
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Navistar Accused of ‘Bilking’ $1.3 Billion from Govt.
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 4, 2019
government, according to a report in Crane’s Chicago Business. The report says the accusations are in connection with a contract for military vehicles used by American forces in Iraq and Afghanistan. Navistar and its defense unit are accused of “bilking” nearly $1.3 billion from the U.S.
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Article in Chicago Architect on Donated Work
Construction Lawyer
JANUARY 28, 2014
An article at page 45 in Chicago Architect , entitled "Working the Percentages," by Werner Sabo and James K. contracts general' Zahn is now available online. For instance, a church may have parishioners who perform work at reduced, or no, cost, or who donate some of the construction items designed by the architect.
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CTA Selects 3 Builders To Bid on $2.1 Billion Modernization Project
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 12, 2017
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) announced the next major step in Chicago's transformational Red and Purple Modernization Program ( RPM) by selecting three qualified contracting teams to develop proposals to design and build the first phase of the project, which will significantly modernize, improve and increase rail service in Chicago.
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Airport Construction: Midway and JFK
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
New York and Chicago have announced the contractors who will bring much needed updates to two international airports. Midway International Airport in Chicago will spend $89.2 million to expand security checkpoints, contracting with contractor F.H. MDW Security Hall. Paschen/S.N.
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How to Avoid a Commercial Construction Scandal
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. The best Chicago construction firms play by the rules and do business above board. I don’t mean to come off as preachy, I’m just mad.
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Commercial Construction Strategies: Flagship Stores to Footprint Expansion
HardHatChat
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
These types of commercial construction projects are very important to the growth of their brands and offer many opportunities for our national contracting team to apply our experience and know-how to ensure a successful completion. For example, building departments may have different requirements in different municipalities.
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Colorful Metal Inspiration
BD+C
APRIL 28, 2023
plan, which includes a Chicago Public Library branch, a childcare center offering pre-K education and a community center with meeting rooms. The building is also “net-zero ready”, meaning that if the Chicago Housing Authority adds a solar array, it will be energy-neutral.
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Construction Lawyer
MARCH 16, 2012
Werner Sabo is a partner at the construction law firm of Sabo & Zahn in Chicago. He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier.
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How to Choose the Best General Contractor to Partner with for your “First” Commercial Construction Project
HardHatChat
JULY 25, 2016
It’s a pretty cool ground-up commercial construction project for us because not only is it the first time we’ve worked with this national retail brand, but it’s also the very first Farm & Fleet store in the Chicago area.
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The Sebring Services blog: A model for truly effective renovation contractor communications
Construction Marketing Ideas
MARCH 20, 2017
Sebring Services, which provides remodelling contracting for Chicago’s western suburbs, has developed a truly powerful blog, with plenty of content. How […].
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A Force Majeure Decision during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Green Building Law Update
JULY 5, 2020
There has been much speculation and supposition about the interplay of force majeure provisions in leases and other contracts in response to government orders closing businesses during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, but now there is an authoritative court decision that may provide persuasive authority.
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Commercial General Construction 2014 Highs and Lows
HardHatChat
DECEMBER 9, 2014
According to a recent article from Crain’s Chicago Business , signed contracts for construction projects in the Chicago area were at $4.3 Overall, this was a great year for the commercial construction industry as commercial construction activity and revenue were up considerably. Low – Retail takes a step back.
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Commercial Construction Highs and Lows of 2011
HardHatChat
DECEMBER 22, 2011
We saw drawings for new Chicago restaurant projects, retail construction work, office renovations, school construction and learning center additions – you name it, we saw it. If you don’t know who specializes in your line of business then start your search online with a query like “Chicago retail construction experts”.
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What are Today's Best New Retail Developments? | Hard Hat Chat
HardHatChat
JUNE 21, 2012
Recently, we were performing a pre-construction analysis for a retail client on a Chicago-area property. Keyword Cloud Best Chicago Contractor. Chicago Construction News. Chicago restaurant construction. general contracting. Crain's Chicago Business. Construction budgets can make or break a deal.
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HardHatChat
APRIL 11, 2014
Englewood Construction is currently negotiating a contract with Mrs. Green’s to convert former Fox and Obel in Chicago. In our experience, we have found clients who care about producing the best commercial construction projects are more likely to engage in the negotiated contract process.
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Women in Construction: Jeanne Bartels Wears Many Hard Hats
Pro Builder
MARCH 8, 2023
When I decided to take a chance to change careers, I took a position with the best high-rise contractor in Chicago! One day I might be working on the budget and feel like an accountant, another day putting on my lawyer hat and working on contracts. What do you love most about your job?
Construction Contract's arbitration provision is separable, based on
Construction Lawyer
MAY 2, 2012
Werner Sabo is a partner at the construction law firm of Sabo & Zahn in Chicago. He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier.
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Comfortech 2013: Nominations for the Tom McCart Contractor Consultant of the Year Announced by Contractormag.com, Contracting Business.com & the Service Roundtable
Contractor Magazine
AUGUST 12, 2013
CHICAGO — In conjunction with our partners, The Service Roundtable, Contractormag.com is please to announce the finalists in this prestigious consultant award program. Best Practices Business Devlopment'
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3 Solutions to Help Solve the Commercial Construction Labor Shortage
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. Now, as contracts are coming back, skilled workers are in short supply.
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Top 10 Construction Companies in the USA
CivilJungle
OCTOBER 18, 2020
Whiting-Turner Contracting Company. $ Chicago Bridge and Iron Company. $ Whiting-Turner Contracting Company. Chicago Bridge and Iron Company. Whiting-Turner Contracting Company. The whiting-turner contracting company is one of the biggest and fastest-growing construction company in the United States of America.
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HardHatChat
AUGUST 11, 2010
Chicago Place shopping mall retrofit. aka the once-bustling eight-story Chicago Place shopping mall, we’re transforming what was the Michigan Avenue entrance of the mall into the formal entrance of AllSaints. The big shopping center landlords and office building owners aren’t going to release any funds until a deal is signed.
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Areas Where It's More Affordable to Buy Than Rent
Pro Builder
JANUARY 20, 2021
10, according to the National Association of Realtors, the number of contracts signed was up 15% across the U.S. The list of cities where renting is a better deal than buying includes Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, and the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn in New York City. For the four weeks ending Jan.
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How to Create a Successful Restaurant Construction Schedule
HardHatChat
MARCH 19, 2012
While the construction best practices we shared might be common knowledge with our experienced Chicago restaurant construction clients, I realize novice restaurant owners or entrepreneurs opening fast-casual franchise restaurants may not know how to create a successful restaurant construction schedule.
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Why Giving Back to Clients Makes ‘Fore’ Good Business
HardHatChat
SEPTEMBER 13, 2012
Delivering the best commercial contracting services to national and international clients is something we feel privileged to do. a Chicago suburb. The competition has never been in the Chicago area and it hasn’t been in the central time zone since 1971. September 25-30. We are proud to be a service provider.
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4 Lessons Construction Companies Can Take From Episodes 1 & 2 of The Last Dance
Construction Junkie
APRIL 23, 2020
Sports fans probably watched parts 1&2 of ESPN’s documentary, The Last Dance, which chronicles the final season of the Chicago Bulls dynasty in the 1990s last weekend (because what else are you doing?). Team General Manager, Jerry Krause, and owner, Reinsdorf, had a strict rule not to renegotiate contracts and they never broke that rule.
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Robotic assisters render heavy masonry wall units weightless
Construction Specifier
JULY 9, 2020
I always knew I would go into the business,” recalled Zack Zuidemas, vice-president for Jimmy’Z Masonry , located in Crystal Lake, Illinois, about 80 km (50 mi) north of Chicago. Located about 80 km north of Chicago, the base was in dire need of additional space to house 600 enlisted military personnel.
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Biggest Construction Companies In The US
Lets Build
APRIL 27, 2017
Summit Contracting Group. Bruns General Contracting. Chicago Bridge & Iron Company. HITT Contracting. O&G Industries. Bancroft Construction. Dewson Construction. Disabatino. Wohlsen Construction. Coastal Construction. Wharton-Smith Construction. Batson-Cook. Beck Group, The. Choate Construction. Rodgers Builders.
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Women in Construction: Gina Bertolini Earns Her Seat (Q&A)
Pro Builder
MARCH 6, 2023
Nicholas & Associates provides comprehensive construction management, general contracting, and design/build services. Our family of companies has a national reach, with a current focus on suburban Chicago and suburban Milwaukee as well as Tampa. Based in Mount Prospect, Ill., What sparked your interest in the industry?
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Get used to cyber-change making your head spin
Contractor Magazine
APRIL 1, 2014
CHICAGO — If you’re the type of person who doesn’t like change, you’re really out of luck. The world of contracting will be changed by technology at a stunning rate, futurist Michael Rogers told contractors who are members of the Nexstar Network meeting here. BY ROBERT P. Publication Info. Management Registered User'
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constructionattorneyblog: Arbitrators award attorneys fees, contract.
Construction Lawyer
APRIL 15, 2009
Werner Sabo is a partner at the construction law firm of Sabo & Zahn in Chicago. He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier.
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#112: Owners' Implied Warranty Rights Against Subcontractors
NH Construction Law
APRIL 26, 2022
.” Some of the Court’s expressed rationale for extending that warranty to remote purchasers – most notably, that implied warranties are not founded on contract but on public policy – would suggest that privity of contract is irrelevant to an owner’s implied warranty suit against a subcontractor.
Investment Decision on Big Mozambique LNG Project Could Come by Year End
ENR Construction
JULY 6, 2015
Anadarko awarded construction contract in May to team of Chicago Bridge & Iron, Chiyoda and an Eni subsidiary.
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Upcoming Webinars & Construction Events in June 2022
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MAY 25, 2022
Topics include implementation of new executive orders and regulations, multiple award contracts, public/private partnerships, small business, sustainability, safety, and much more. AIA Conference on Architecture 2022 (Chicago, IL). Find out at AIA Conference on Architecture, coming to Chicago in June of 2022. Get more details.
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