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3 Keys to Senior Housing Renovation Construction

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With Baby Boomers aging, it is no surprise that Senior Housing construction and renovation are… well…BOOMING. In both these cases, a trusted commercial construction contractor with local expertise is an important partner in executing renovations as efficiently as possible and maximizing both capital improvement and maintenance budgets.

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3 Tips to a Successful High-End Restaurant Construction Project

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Recently, Englewood completed the 23,000-square-foot Harry Carays 7th Inning Stretch and Chicago Sports Museum at Chicagos famed Water Tower Place. At Englewood Construction, we have had the good fortune of being attached to several high-profile, upscale downtown Chicago restaurant construction projects. Scheduling.

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Commercial Construction Checklist on Beating the Next Chicago Blizzard

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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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Are Your Hotel General Contractors Checked In or Out?

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Englewood completed renovations to guests rooms and the main restaurant as well as created a fitness and wellness center above the main ball room of the famed Drake Hotel in Chicago. This number is expected to increase in 2013, sparking Chicago hotel construction. What is the loading dock schedule? We’ve done it all.

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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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3 Secrets to Successful Landmark-Status Building Construction Projects

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For example, in Englewood’s home market of Chicago, the Commission on Chicago Landmarks must do a comprehensive review of drawings to make sure they meet its qualifications, rules and regulations, before the project goes before the Chicago Department of Buildings for permitting.

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4 Commercial Construction Industry Trends and Predictions for 2019

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I recently attended a senior housing conference in Chicago where a panelist discussed the challenge senior housing operators face in hiring and retaining caregivers and other staff given the high hourly wages offered by employers like Amazon.