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Trending: The Rise of Prefab and Modular Commercial Construction Techniques

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can have a positive impact on a construction project’s schedule and budget. Scheduling: Anything that can be pre-built and brought to the job site is always going to help the overall commercial construction schedule. Labor Efficiencies: Plus, on-site labor needs are more streamlined for prefabricated items.

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Watch all 19 Accelerate Live! talks on demand

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AEC innovation conference, May 10, in Chicago. The event featured 19 talks from 25 AEC visionaries on topics related to the changing built environment and the future of the AEC industry. More than 150 AEC professionals attended BD+C ’s second-annual Accelerate Live!

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Commercial Construction Trends and Predictions for 2016

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A continuing construction labor shortage will result in higher pricing and scheduling challenges in 2016. 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. Labor Shortage Spells Higher Pricing, Scheduling Challenges.

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Upcoming Webinars & Construction Events in May 2022

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From Chicago to London, May is full of virtual and in-person construction events worth attending. You’ll develop leadership skills, realize career potential, and learn how to expand influence in a very welcoming environment. American Manufacturing Summit (Chicago, IL). If attending, please check the schedule for location.

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Guide to Top 2022-23 Construction Conferences & Events

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CMAA Focus (Chicago, IL). CMAA Focus 2022 will take place at the Renaissance Chicago in Downtown Chicago. You’ll develop leadership skills, realize career potential, and learn how to expand influence in a very welcoming environment. AIA Conference on Architecture 2022 (Chicago, IL). Get more details.

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Retail Development and Construction: Getting Started

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Have you performed a site visit and met with the landlord to determine any field conditions that may impact your price or schedule? In addition, the contractor’s financial wherewithal is also a consideration as many general contractors are struggling in this difficult economic environment.

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Successful Commercial Construction Strategies and Operations: Tip #1

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By moving all correspondence and documents online you eliminate the cost to print dozens of copies of blueprints, design-build schedules, etc. It’s also good for the environment – another one of my pet projects I’ll blog about later. How can this save you thousands of dollars in saved storage costs?