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As we close in on the finish line for 2015, we’re happy to report it’s been a terrific year at Englewood Construction and for many others in the commercial construction industry. Commercial Construction Construction News and Trends Commercial Construction Trends MORE
Working with a commercial contractor on a negotiated-bid basis, as Englewood Construction does with long-term client American Girl, can minimize the likelihood you’ll hear “no” from your GC during the bidding process. MORE
Of course, like any national commercial contractor we also do our share of work on a competitive bid basis where construction firms submit bids for a project based on a set of plans provided by the client, and the client subsequently awards the project based on those bids. Commercial Construction Strategies and Operations Best Practices Delivery Methods Negotiated BidsAny long-time readers of Hard Hat Chat have probably picked up on the fact that I’m a big fan of the negotiated bid. MORE
Most people think of commercial construction as a physical, “bricks and sticks” industry. But if you ask me, commercial construction is first and foremost about relationships. At first glance, Casey’s resume is a bit unorthodox for a commercial construction company. MORE
After a busy and eventful year in commercial construction, we always find it valuable to reflect back on the last 12 months and review the positives and negatives that impacted our business – including those that are specific to our company as well as the commercial construction industry as a whole – as we prepare for the opportunities and challenges the New Year is likely to bring. A strong pipeline of senior living construction was a “high” of 2018. MORE
The use of technology and apps for daily construction reporting, sharing photos and scheduling look-aheads has become common practice on today’s commercial construction job sites. Commercial Construction Construction News and Trends Construction Trends technology and construction MORE
While it was a good year for commercial general construction, it was by no means a record setting year. These are the three most important commercial construction trends I will take from the commercial construction industry in 2014. MORE
With December here, it’s time for our annual post reviewing some of the positives – as well as a few of the challenges – that shaped the commercial construction business in the past year. MORE
We are coming into the final stretch of 2013, a year that has been rather good for the commercial construction industry. This year, I thought I’d take a look at our lengthy, active bid sheet in making 2014 commercial construction industry trends and predictions in the coming year. MORE
When we set out to found our own commercial general contracting firm, we pooled together decades of knowledge across all commercial construction sectors to build a leading national general construction firm. MORE
As we welcome in the New Year, it’s customary for us to look back at what the previous year meant to Englewood Construction and the commercial construction industry as a whole. Prior to 2012, it was almost impossible to find national commercial contractors that were expanding staff. MORE
Activity is setting up nicely for commercial construction in 2015, but just as the industry seems to be back on its footing, the dreary recession of years past is giving us one last gasp of annoyance and pain. MORE
LEED Commercial Interiors projects present the best single opportunity for greening buildings. million existing commercial buildings in the United States today. million existing commercial buildings. Less than 170,000 new commercial buildings were constructed in the U.S. MORE
It’s already been a busy year for Englewood’s Restaurant Construction division, with a wide variety of projects ranging from ground-up new construction and interior renovations to commercial kitchen work. MORE
Here are 5 reasons why you should partner with your Commercial General Contractor for facility management and maintenance: 1. When the commercial contractor that built or remodeled a facility also manages its maintenance, they are already intimately familiar with the building. MORE
Commercial construction is making a slow-and-steady comeback in most markets nationwide, but if you are looking for a good old-fashioned commercial construction boom, there is really only one place to look in the country right now—North Dakota. MORE
I tell you this because I think it’s a great example of how the commercial construction industry can stay relevant and keep current, despite the fact that there is very little innovation in the construction process itself. MORE
For the most part, a commercial construction firm’s job is pretty straightforward. Here are three examples of when you should reach out to your commercial construction general contractor. MORE
This could be anything from a commercial construction site where access is limited – thereby necessitating precise scheduling for the delivery of equipment and materials – to specifications for special-order tile or millwork that require a significant lead time. . MORE
After nearly 10 years of publishing Hard Hat Chat (more to come on our blog’s 10 th anniversary later this year), we know there’s never a shortage of fresh topics and trends to discuss in the commercial construction industry. Let’s Talk About Commercial Construction Tech. MORE
While I’m far from eager to start thinking about when snow-mageddon will hit, the change of seasons is a great time to talk about how your national commercial contractor can help make sure your facility is ready for winter. MORE
As we flip the calendar over to 2018 this month, it’s a great time to share some of the commercial construction trends we predict will shape our work in the year ahead. #1: Happy New Year to all of our Hard Hat Chat readers! MORE
Here are our predictions of the four commercial construction industry trends we expect will shape our work in different sectors – and the construction landscape overall – in the year ahead: Senior Housing Communities Woo Workers with Facility Updates. Be sure to check in with Hard Hat Chat later in December for our post on the highs and lows of commercial construction in 2018. MORE
As commercial construction news reports say business continues to pick up, we are happy to see some new faces around the office at Englewood Construction. That’s right; we are adding staff to our national commercial general contracting firm in what has been a very robust period of activity. MORE
Something we’re hearing a lot about in our industry right now is the growing trend and popularity of prefab and modular commercial construction solutions. Commercial Construction Best Practices Construction News and Trends General Construction commercial construction materials MORE
With 2013 behind us, we wanted to look back at the year that was in the commercial construction industry. Some of the 2013 commercial construction trends we predicted came to pass, some were more significant than we originally thought they would be and others emerged that caught our attention. MORE
As a national commercial construction firm offering emergency commercial facility maintenance and repair services, we know it’s never easy to deal with damage to any property, much less on the scale of what a major natural disaster can cause. MORE
As we close in on the final days of 2017, it’s time once again for our annual commercial construction blog post reflecting back on the positives – and the negatives – that have impacted our business and the industry as a whole over the last 12 months. MORE
Rounding the corner into the final weeks of 2016, it’s time for our annual post predicting the commercial construction trends that will influence the industry in the coming year. MORE
Construction season is upon us, and you know what that means…rising commercial construction costs. The summer always brings more commercial construction activity, more bids, and, as a result, higher pricing. Plan for off-season commercial construction (if you can). MORE
The city with the second largest land mass—and one of the fastest growing populations—in Florida offers plenty of opportunities for commercial development. Read: Commercial Hotspots Thrive In Cape Coral at BusinessFacilities.com. MORE
I wouldn’t go so far as to call myself a control freak, but as a national general contractor, it’s part of the job description to be the one calling the shots and telling everyone what to do on a complex commercial construction project. MORE
Compared with a few short years ago, commercial construction moves at an incredibly fast pace today. Here are a few culprits to watch for in the early stages of any commercial construction project: 1. MORE
Anyone in the commercial construction industry knows there are a variety of certifications and designations that individuals, companies and projects can achieve to show they follow a high level of green commercial construction practices. MORE
Working with a client on a design-assist or design-build basis, as Englewood Construction is with the reimagining of Stratford Square Mall, allows the commercial contractor to provide valuable input during the initial planning stages. MORE
It has been another whirlwind year at Englewood Construction and we are happy to report that our predicted 2014 commercial construction trends came true, which has meant a lot of new projects on our end. We have seen a refreshing amount of ground-up commercial construction projects recently. MORE
Writing our annual “Highs and Lows” commercial construction blog post was a bit more difficult this year because, on the whole, 2015 was pretty great for Englewood Construction and many others in the construction industry. MORE
Budget is always a major consideration for our commercial construction clients, and as a general contractor we devote significant time to the budgeting process. Commercial Construction Best Practices Commercial Construction Costs Commercial construction budget MORE
As we close out another year, we wanted to take a look back at the commercial construction trends that defined 2014 and highlight some of the highs and lows. Nothing gets a national commercial contractor more excited than moving dirt. MORE
Hopefully, we’ll see some of those fresh young graduates heading toward a career in commercial construction. I’ll be watching to see how you find your path and leave your own mark on the commercial construction industry. MORE
It seems like we made commercial construction predictions for 2012 just yesterday, but once again, it’s time to put on the fortune teller hat and look into our crystal ball for 2013 commercial construction trends. MORE
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SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
For the most part, a commercial construction firm’s job is pretty straightforward. Here are three examples of when you should reach out to your commercial construction general contractor.
Commercial Construction
JANUARY 30, 2019
After nearly 10 years of publishing Hard Hat Chat (more to come on our blog’s 10 th anniversary later this year), we know there’s never a shortage of fresh topics and trends to discuss in the commercial construction industry. Let’s Talk About Commercial Construction Tech.
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NOVEMBER 24, 2015
As we close in on the finish line for 2015, we’re happy to report it’s been a terrific year at Englewood Construction and for many others in the commercial construction industry. Commercial Construction Construction News and Trends Commercial Construction Trends
Business Facilities
APRIL 3, 2019
The city with the second largest land mass—and one of the fastest growing populations—in Florida offers plenty of opportunities for commercial development. Read: Commercial Hotspots Thrive In Cape Coral at BusinessFacilities.com.
Commercial Construction
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
Rounding the corner into the final weeks of 2016, it’s time for our annual post predicting the commercial construction trends that will influence the industry in the coming year.
Commercial Construction
MARCH 14, 2019
Most people think of commercial construction as a physical, “bricks and sticks” industry. But if you ask me, commercial construction is first and foremost about relationships. At first glance, Casey’s resume is a bit unorthodox for a commercial construction company.
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Commercial Construction
AUGUST 28, 2018
Budget is always a major consideration for our commercial construction clients, and as a general contractor we devote significant time to the budgeting process. Commercial Construction Best Practices Commercial Construction Costs Commercial construction budget
Commercial Construction
MAY 1, 2018
Here are 5 reasons why you should partner with your Commercial General Contractor for facility management and maintenance: 1. When the commercial contractor that built or remodeled a facility also manages its maintenance, they are already intimately familiar with the building.
Commercial Construction
JANUARY 15, 2018
As we flip the calendar over to 2018 this month, it’s a great time to share some of the commercial construction trends we predict will shape our work in the year ahead. #1: Happy New Year to all of our Hard Hat Chat readers!
Commercial Construction
MARCH 27, 2018
Something we’re hearing a lot about in our industry right now is the growing trend and popularity of prefab and modular commercial construction solutions. Commercial Construction Best Practices Construction News and Trends General Construction commercial construction materials
Commercial Construction
NOVEMBER 19, 2012
It seems like we made commercial construction predictions for 2012 just yesterday, but once again, it’s time to put on the fortune teller hat and look into our crystal ball for 2013 commercial construction trends.
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Commercial Construction
NOVEMBER 11, 2014
It has been another whirlwind year at Englewood Construction and we are happy to report that our predicted 2014 commercial construction trends came true, which has meant a lot of new projects on our end. We have seen a refreshing amount of ground-up commercial construction projects recently.
Commercial Construction
DECEMBER 6, 2018
Here are our predictions of the four commercial construction industry trends we expect will shape our work in different sectors – and the construction landscape overall – in the year ahead: Senior Housing Communities Woo Workers with Facility Updates. Be sure to check in with Hard Hat Chat later in December for our post on the highs and lows of commercial construction in 2018.
Commercial Construction
FEBRUARY 27, 2017
I wouldn’t go so far as to call myself a control freak, but as a national general contractor, it’s part of the job description to be the one calling the shots and telling everyone what to do on a complex commercial construction project.
Commercial Construction
SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
The use of technology and apps for daily construction reporting, sharing photos and scheduling look-aheads has become common practice on today’s commercial construction job sites. Commercial Construction Construction News and Trends Construction Trends technology and construction
Commercial Construction
JANUARY 14, 2014
With 2013 behind us, we wanted to look back at the year that was in the commercial construction industry. Some of the 2013 commercial construction trends we predicted came to pass, some were more significant than we originally thought they would be and others emerged that caught our attention.
Commercial Construction
DECEMBER 19, 2018
After a busy and eventful year in commercial construction, we always find it valuable to reflect back on the last 12 months and review the positives and negatives that impacted our business – including those that are specific to our company as well as the commercial construction industry as a whole – as we prepare for the opportunities and challenges the New Year is likely to bring. A strong pipeline of senior living construction was a “high” of 2018.
Commercial Construction
NOVEMBER 11, 2013
We are coming into the final stretch of 2013, a year that has been rather good for the commercial construction industry. This year, I thought I’d take a look at our lengthy, active bid sheet in making 2014 commercial construction industry trends and predictions in the coming year.
Commercial Construction
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
Compared with a few short years ago, commercial construction moves at an incredibly fast pace today. Here are a few culprits to watch for in the early stages of any commercial construction project: 1.
Commercial Construction
DECEMBER 9, 2014
As we close out another year, we wanted to take a look back at the commercial construction trends that defined 2014 and highlight some of the highs and lows. Nothing gets a national commercial contractor more excited than moving dirt.
Commercial Construction
MAY 16, 2017
Hopefully, we’ll see some of those fresh young graduates heading toward a career in commercial construction. I’ll be watching to see how you find your path and leave your own mark on the commercial construction industry.
Commercial Construction
OCTOBER 31, 2017
As a national commercial construction firm offering emergency commercial facility maintenance and repair services, we know it’s never easy to deal with damage to any property, much less on the scale of what a major natural disaster can cause.
Commercial Construction
JUNE 23, 2015
Working with a commercial contractor on a negotiated-bid basis, as Englewood Construction does with long-term client American Girl, can minimize the likelihood you’ll hear “no” from your GC during the bidding process.
Commercial Construction
FEBRUARY 10, 2015
Activity is setting up nicely for commercial construction in 2015, but just as the industry seems to be back on its footing, the dreary recession of years past is giving us one last gasp of annoyance and pain.
Commercial Construction
JANUARY 19, 2015
While it was a good year for commercial general construction, it was by no means a record setting year. These are the three most important commercial construction trends I will take from the commercial construction industry in 2014.
Commercial Construction
APRIL 12, 2019
Of course, like any national commercial contractor we also do our share of work on a competitive bid basis where construction firms submit bids for a project based on a set of plans provided by the client, and the client subsequently awards the project based on those bids. Commercial Construction Strategies and Operations Best Practices Delivery Methods Negotiated BidsAny long-time readers of Hard Hat Chat have probably picked up on the fact that I’m a big fan of the negotiated bid.
Commercial Construction
MARCH 4, 2019
This could be anything from a commercial construction site where access is limited – thereby necessitating precise scheduling for the delivery of equipment and materials – to specifications for special-order tile or millwork that require a significant lead time. .
Commercial Construction
APRIL 20, 2017
Anyone in the commercial construction industry knows there are a variety of certifications and designations that individuals, companies and projects can achieve to show they follow a high level of green commercial construction practices.
Commercial Construction
SEPTEMBER 29, 2016
Working with a client on a design-assist or design-build basis, as Englewood Construction is with the reimagining of Stratford Square Mall, allows the commercial contractor to provide valuable input during the initial planning stages.
Commercial Construction
SEPTEMBER 16, 2014
When we set out to found our own commercial general contracting firm, we pooled together decades of knowledge across all commercial construction sectors to build a leading national general construction firm.
Commercial Construction
DECEMBER 20, 2016
With December here, it’s time for our annual post reviewing some of the positives – as well as a few of the challenges – that shaped the commercial construction business in the past year.
Commercial Construction
FEBRUARY 14, 2013
As commercial construction news reports say business continues to pick up, we are happy to see some new faces around the office at Englewood Construction. That’s right; we are adding staff to our national commercial general contracting firm in what has been a very robust period of activity.
Commercial Construction
DECEMBER 20, 2017
As we close in on the final days of 2017, it’s time once again for our annual commercial construction blog post reflecting back on the positives – and the negatives – that have impacted our business and the industry as a whole over the last 12 months.
Green Building Law Update
SEPTEMBER 17, 2017
LEED Commercial Interiors projects present the best single opportunity for greening buildings. million existing commercial buildings in the United States today. million existing commercial buildings. Less than 170,000 new commercial buildings were constructed in the U.S.
Commercial Construction
DECEMBER 22, 2015
Writing our annual “Highs and Lows” commercial construction blog post was a bit more difficult this year because, on the whole, 2015 was pretty great for Englewood Construction and many others in the construction industry.
Commercial Construction
OCTOBER 21, 2015
While I’m far from eager to start thinking about when snow-mageddon will hit, the change of seasons is a great time to talk about how your national commercial contractor can help make sure your facility is ready for winter.
Commercial Construction
JULY 11, 2013
Construction season is upon us, and you know what that means…rising commercial construction costs. The summer always brings more commercial construction activity, more bids, and, as a result, higher pricing. Plan for off-season commercial construction (if you can).
Commercial Construction
JANUARY 9, 2013
As we welcome in the New Year, it’s customary for us to look back at what the previous year meant to Englewood Construction and the commercial construction industry as a whole. Prior to 2012, it was almost impossible to find national commercial contractors that were expanding staff.
Commercial Construction
SEPTEMBER 13, 2013
Commercial construction is making a slow-and-steady comeback in most markets nationwide, but if you are looking for a good old-fashioned commercial construction boom, there is really only one place to look in the country right now—North Dakota.
Commercial Construction
MAY 12, 2015
I tell you this because I think it’s a great example of how the commercial construction industry can stay relevant and keep current, despite the fact that there is very little innovation in the construction process itself.
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