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How to Avoid 3 Common Commercial Construction Scheduling Delays

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Compared with a few short years ago, commercial construction moves at an incredibly fast pace today. Specialty items, such as custom glass and doors for storefronts, have longer lead times that can potentially be the cause of construction delays. Unrealistic Expectations for Construction Permit Review.

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Commercial Construction Project Planning: 3 Warning Signs Your Budget Might Go Bust

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Budget is always a major consideration for our commercial construction clients, and as a general contractor we devote significant time to the budgeting process. That’s because in a competitive bid the commercial contractor is only responsible for bidding exactly what is in the plans, not the overall design intent.

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Commercial Construction Project Management Trends: How to Survive the Incredible Shrinking Timeline

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One of the biggest challenges for commercial construction firms today is the tighter project timelines that have become the norm at every phase of a project – from shorter deadlines for submitting initial bids and budgets, to quicker resolution on addendums and change orders, to compressed schedules for construction and delivery.

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Three Easy Steps to Building a Commercial Building

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Any commercial building can be built in three easy steps. The approach is easier on building owners so they can concentrate on their business instead of construction – we take care of it all from concept to completion. The duration of this step can be expedited with quick collaboration between Architect and Owner in as few as 4 weeks.

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3 Tips On How To Find The Perfect Commercial Construction Contractor… And Be A Great Construction Client

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Earlier this spring, I had the opportunity to talk with Restaurant Development + Design Magazine for an article on “How to Find the Perfect Construction Partner” that just published in the July/August issue. Plus, once a client finds a great construction partner, the best way to hold onto them is by being a good customer themselves.

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The New Normal: Commercial Construction Continues in Unprecedented COVID-19 Times

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Bill Di Santo, president, Englewood Construction”. As a national commercial construction firm with active projects across the country, we are monitoring this situation on many fronts and in many markets.

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Six Ways to Control Rising Commercial Construction Costs

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The summer construction season often brings rising costs. 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. Don’t skimp on architects.