HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 10, 2010

Now is a good time to study up on sustainable construction, like this wind turbine install at Sloan Valve. I, for one, try to go to as many industry seminars as I can, whether they focus on retail construction, restaurant renovations , commercial real estate market conditions, etc. I soak it up like a sponge.

Commercial 214

Commercial Construction Green AGC 214

HardHatChat

DECEMBER 22, 2009

1. At this time last year, there were very few construction projects to bid on as many companies sat on the sidelines. Look for a solid increase in commercial construction renovations verses new locations, which should hold especially true with new retail construction. 2. Green is Gold.

Commercial 166

Commercial Construction Green Retail 166

HardHatChat

DECEMBER 15, 2009

At the beginning of 2009, I don’t think anyone, including a national commercial general contractor like Englewood Construction, was prepared for the twists and turns that would face the commercial construction industry. High – Niche or value-driven retail construction. High – Green building.

Commercial 196

Commercial Retail Construction Chicago 196

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 26, 2018

Technology coming to the construction industry isn’t a new topic. But if this month’s news is any indication, the trend toward new, inventive construction technology continues to move along quickly. In construction, safety will likely be one of the biggest uses for this technology.

Industrial 173

Industrial BIM Construction United States 173

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 8, 2023

The ground floor of the tower will provide commercial space while a separate two storey pavilion building is constructed as part of the wider development. The £55m building project could start this autumn and sustain around 350 full-time jobs over the two and half years construction phase.

Plans 98

Plans Structural Engineering Commercial Consulting 98

Construction Equipment

MARCH 28, 2019

Although laws, regulations, training programs, and improvements in PPE have made the workplace less dangerous since the 1940s, according to an article in the Daily Commercial News written by the CEO of eCompliance, training programs have stalled since the 1990s. According to the article, 40 random…

Sustainability 58

Sustainability Safety Regulation News 58

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

You’re a leader in your company – we know you’ll do whatever it takes to stay competitive in the construction industry. Attending construction events and trade shows is a great way to grow your business, expand your network, and learn about new methods, materials, and processes.

Construction 78

Construction Concrete BIM Industrial 78

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

You’re a leader in your company – we know you’ll do whatever it takes to stay competitive in the construction industry. Attending construction events and trade shows is a great way to grow your business, expand your network, and learn about new methods, materials, and processes.

Construction 78

Construction Concrete BIM Industrial 78

Construction Equipment

MARCH 28, 2019

Although laws, regulations, training programs, and improvements in PPE have made the workplace less dangerous since the 1940s, according to an article in the Daily Commercial News written by the CEO of eCompliance, training programs have stalled since the 1990s. According to the article, 40 random…

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Safety Regulation News 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Green construction isn’t new anymore. In fact, it’s become pretty commonplace in the construction industry. Just look at how many projects aim to achieve LEED certification or the new BREEAM certification, which we recently discussed here on Viewpoint Surveyor. But the benefits go beyond improving sustainability.

Green 157

Green Certification Construction Viewpoint 157

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 4, 2022

3D printing offers big promises for construction. While clearly, 3D printing technology has proven beneficial in the medical, aerospace, and tool-making arenas since its inception, there’s one other field that’s potentially poised to break out: the construction sector. A History of 3D Printing in Construction.

Construction 105

Construction Concrete Innovation Regulation 105

HardHatChat

JUNE 21, 2012

Observations and Conversations about Commercial Construction, Development and Management. What are Today’s Best New Retail Developments? A proper pre-construction analysis can help developers avoid the "build it and they will come" approach, which can end disastrously as this property in Crest Hill illustrates.

Retail 216

Retail Commercial Chicago Leases 216

HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

In my last blog post, I hinted we had big news to reveal. So it is with great pride that I announce the completion of our most successful Chicago design build office construction job to date – the new headquarters of Englewood Construction! for what we considered the ultimate office tenant renovation project.

Office 246

Office US Design Commercial 246

Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 9, 2023

The City of London Corporation has released a new report urging investment in workers to meet the growing demand for green jobs and skills to decarbonise the city’s commercial buildings. It will also promote the delivery of a new National Retrofit and Green Skills Strategy for commercial developments.

Green 60

Green Sustainability Employment Commercial 60

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 2, 2023

CEO and founder Jon Wardle confirmed the news in a statement while thanking staff and suppliers for the impact of the failure. Successful construction projects are delivered by teams and the roles that you play are critical to those successes. I am truly sorry for the impact that this will have on your projects, people and businesses.

Cash Flow 97

Cash Flow Accounting Industrial US 97

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Construction industry statistics and data are increasingly important as they help accelerate decision-making on and off the construction site. Seventy-five percent of global construction industry stakeholders agree or strongly agree that the need for real-time decision-making is increasing at the project level. Supply chain.

Statistics 52

Statistics Industrial Construction Autodesk 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 1, 2018

The city council has specifically explored the need to upgrade unreinforced masonry buildings , which are likely to sustain significant damage during an earthquake. That being said, seismic upgrades likely make up a small portion of renovation projects in residential and commercial buildings across the region.

Industrial 145

Industrial Portland Oregon Construction 145

Construction Enquirer

MAY 21, 2023

Henry Construction Projects Limited has been fined £234,000 after a demolition worker suffered serious injuries after falling from a platform in Kensington in London. Ovidiu Dobra was working for Henry Construction Projects Limited at a building site on Kensington High Street when the incident happened on 2 March 2021.

Injury 86

Injury Safety Residential Employment 86

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 31, 2022

Construction is always changing, which is why it’s worth keeping up with important statistics and developments across the industry. Like many other regions, APAC construction firms are also grappling with issues like labor skill gaps and rising supply costs. You’ll learn about: The current state of construction in APAC.

Statistics 98

Statistics Industrial Autodesk Construction 98

Construction Enquirer

MAY 5, 2023

Construction buyers reported a rise in activity in April for a third month in a row despite the fastest fall in housing work for nearly three years. The bellwether S&P Global/ CIPS UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index hit 51.1 New orders received by construction companies increased for the third consecutive month in April.

Housing 77

Housing Residential Commercial Engineering 77

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 26, 2023

Lancaster City Council has picked Eric Wright Construction to deliver nearly 140 affordable homes at the Coopers Fields in Lancaster’s Canal Quarter. Coopers Field is an early phase of Lancaster’s Canal Quarter regeneration. hectare city centre development site consists of Upper and lower St. Leonardgate surface car parks.

Agreement 63

Agreement Housing Project Management Consulting 63

Construction Enquirer

JULY 17, 2023

Winvic Construction Ltd has been awarded the contract for the first phase of the £1bn West Midlands Interchange (WMI) project. Construction will start later this year on phase one which will include road and energy infrastructure and the earthworks required to create development plots and landscape zones.

Infrastructure 77

Infrastructure Zoning Sustainability Roads 77

Construction Enquirer

MAY 25, 2023

London’s Camden Council is advancing plans for a £470m mixed-use scheme near Kings Cross to provide 350 homes and 200,000 sqft of commercial space. Council chiefs have started the hunt for a development partner to lead the regeneration plan, which will see around £270m invested in constructing homes and offices on the two sites.

Site 112

Site Plans Office IDEA 112

Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 10, 2023

Two derelict landmark Grade II listed buildings will be restored and refitted to create 276 new homes and over 110,000 sq ft of commercial space. ” The Goods Yard redevelopment proposals promote sustainable development through the use of low carbon materials, modern methods of construction, and renewable energy generation.

Plans 68

Plans Commercial Drawings Site 68

Construction Enquirer

JULY 24, 2023

Salford planners have given the green light for a 26-storey flats schemebeing developed by Salboy and its construction arm Domis. The £50m-plus building project, previously known as Trinity 2 and now renamed Obsidian, will deliver 250 flats and around 1,000 sq ft of ground floor commercial space at the Trinity Way and Willam Street site.

Plans 63

Plans Green Commercial Sustainability 63

Construction Enquirer

MAY 5, 2023

Returning to Sir Robert McAlpine from the Madison Square Garden Company, Mike O’Donnell becomes managing director of Commercial. Other key appointments are Simon Richards as sustainability director, Nick Leach as digital construction director and Julie Colbert as design management director.

Commercial 79

Commercial Office Management Infrastructure 79

Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 3, 2023

RED Construction Group has been appointed to deliver the £31m redevelopment of 55 Pall Mall. The firm will oversee construction of a new office development spanning 3,271 sq m. Work will see the construction of a new building comprising of basement, ground, and seven storeys.

Office 63

Office Deals Retail Renovating 63

Construction Enquirer

MAY 9, 2023

Caddick Construction has raided Wates again for its latest senior appointment. Bell joins after more than eight years at Wates with the last three years in a similar role to his new job. Steve Bell has joined Caddick as Operations Director with a remit to oversee work in the North East and Yorkshire.

Innovation 80

Innovation Commercial Sustainability Management 80

Construction Enquirer

APRIL 25, 2023

The water company wants specifically speak to design and construct firms with experience of working in similar collaborative delivery models. This will involve interest in how contractors can deliver value at each handover stage; from needs to outcome delivery, the commercial models and incentives used.

Deals 88

Deals Procurement Consulting Modeling 88

Construction Enquirer

APRIL 26, 2023

Norfolk Street office project This mixed-use office development, which is set to become a new landmark location in the heart of Sheffield’s commercial district, has also been designed with wellbeing and sustainability at its core.

Office 95

Office Consulting Green Retail 95

Construction Enquirer

JULY 5, 2023

Gary Neville’s £400m landmark St Michael’s development in Manchester is set to move to main construction in weeks. Launching the iconic tower scheme, Neville said the start by contractor Domis would mark the culmination of 15 years of hard work to transform an underused area of the city.

Maine 92

Maine Deals Residential Commercial 92

Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 6, 2023

. “In future we expect our integrated offer to generate growth in revenue for both our demolition and piling businesses and we will continue to take measured risk to facilitate sustainable growth in other areas of the business.” Over the course of the testing year, cash at bank slipped to £27m from £38m.

Concrete 67

Concrete Banking Sustainability Contract 67

Construction Enquirer

JULY 19, 2023

Canary Wharf Group and Kadans Science Partner have secured planning approval from Tower Hamlets Council for a new commercial health and life sciences building. Enabling works on the 3.3 hectare site are already well underway and the building, designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates, is anticipated to complete in 2027. .

Green 84

Green Security Leases Fabrication 84

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 31, 2021

Beyond the global pandemic and events in the news, both episodic weather events and new environmental regulations are placing extreme demand on building materials, including insulation. This article considers insulations’ role in commercial roofs and other areas of the enclosure subject to extreme demands.

Regulation 52

Regulation United States Life Cycle Sustainability 52

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 14, 2023

Others include providing more clarity on energy efficiency regulations for commercial buildings, reviewing retrofit funding allocations for the public sector and exploring new fiscal incentives around the reuse or recycling of materials in the built environment.

Plans 97

Plans Environment Safety Bidding 97

Construction Enquirer

JULY 17, 2023

Crescent Innovation North will bring forward up to 933 new homes, as well as 1.7m sq ft of commercial and academic space. Construction is hoped to begin before the end of this year and will run for 10 years.

Plans 76

Plans Innovation Travel Retail 76

Construction Enquirer

APRIL 25, 2023

The design includes additional public realm for Glasgow in the form of a new urban park, over 4,000 sqft of commercial space and an array of on-site resident amenities including lounges, co-working facilities, cycle store and workshop, and two fully equipped gyms.

Plans 80

Plans Residential Consulting Maine 80