Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Construction contracts are arguably more important than other contracts because they guarantee the health and safety of all potential occupants of a building. But, they have always been fundamentally different from standard commercial contracts.

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Construction Enquirer

APRIL 25, 2023

Keltbray has appointed Andrew Chaney as commercial director for its Built Environment Division, reporting to Vince Corrigan, Keltbray’s chief operating officer. This includes invaluable commercial and contractual experience gained on iconic London projects, including The Leadenhall Building, One Hyde Park and The Francis Crick Institute.

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HardHatChat

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. That makes it critical to know where and why construction project delays typically happen and work to avoid them.

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Commercial real estate may be the best ESG supply chain opportunity. It offers a positive that the supply chain contract, the lease, is in writing. government and The Group of Seven. government and The Group of Seven. Additionally, the fixed asset supply is multi-year, easy to monitor and verify.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 10, 2024

I started, managed and operated my commercial general contracting company for over 45 years. Do you regularly tell your customers “Thanks” or send them a thank-you note or a birthday card? Or do you do anything to show you appreciate or care about them and their success?

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HardHatChat

APRIL 11, 2014

Englewood Construction is currently negotiating a contract with Mrs. Green’s to convert former Fox and Obel in Chicago. Like most businesses, the commercial construction industry is a relationship business. Here are the top three reasons to work with general commercial construction contractors in a negotiated bidding process.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 6, 2023

Commercial building and civils work helped construction output rise in May despite a continuing drop in the house building sector. “Rising demand among corporate clients and contract awards on infrastructure projects meanwhile underpinned the fastest rise in new orders since April 2022. in May, up from 51.1

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Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Job Order Contracting 2021 is a competitively bid, firm, fixed-price, indefinite quantity contract, and integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery program for as-needed construction services. Job Order Contracts should ALWAYS be awarded upon best value, however, and not lowest costs. LEAN Job Order Contracting.

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Both contractors have operated with their firms for over 15 years, employ qualified workers, and boast high-level capability to take on major commercial jobs. Bob has entirely surpassed Mark’s business in recent years and consistently lands contract after contract. Here’s where things change.

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HardHatChat

MAY 13, 2014

We never like it when scandal rocks the commercial construction industry. Commercial general contractors generally don’t find their way into the mainstream news unless it is for something negative, often involving criminal activity. A properly-sized commercial general contractor is going to maintain a certain amount of overhead.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Design-build is quickly becoming the mainstay project delivery method for the United States commercial construction industry. According to the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA), nearly half of America's construction dollars will be spent on design-build projects by 2021.

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HardHatChat

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. Overall, this was a great year for the commercial construction industry as commercial construction activity and revenue were up considerably.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 25, 2018

Judgment factors must be applied within the average range to allow for: • Quality • Type of contract. via Four BT, LLC, Tool, cost data, and services to support best value LEAN construction delivery, including Job Order Contracting. The post Commercial Construction Costs – Canada appeared first on 4BT. also assumed.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

MARCH 7, 2018

Lauderdale, FL based GSD Contracting LLC has built the phrase “Building Trust” into its logo — and this commercial contractor has achieved that objective with its well-designed and written blog. Consider this post for example: Top 5 Design Trends: The Future of Bank Construction in South Florida.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 9, 2023

McLaren Construction took top ranking in the contract league table for value of orders won during July. 7 Millbank rebuild project in Westminster Wates also secured a £118m office projects at the Cambridge North Station emerging commercial quarter. Work set to be completed by early 2025.

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Either by choice or required by contract or statute, commercial general liability (CGL), workers’ compensation, business auto and inland marine insurance (mobile equipment) are among the most common types of insurance purchased by contractors. How to Prepare for Unexpected Risk Exposure. Alex Headley. Mon, 09/20/2021 - 07:30.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 26, 2021

It’s nearly impossible to make any money when contracts allow just 10% and your subcontract only allows for 15% total overhead and profit markup on change orders, or time and material costs plus work. The typical commercial contractor’s annual overhead and profit markup look much like those in Figure 1. Alex Headley.

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Job Order Contracting

JUNE 19, 2017

Improving Job Order Contracts to maximize renovation, repair, and construction productivity is easy if you have the right approach , tools , and training. This is only possible, however, if the Job Order Contracts are designed, implemented, and managed properly. The United States is largest user of energy for commercial use.

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Wolgast Corporation

JANUARY 12, 2023

General Contracting. Over the years, we have diversified from our original General Contracting service that started the company 75 years ago to better serve more industries in our market and also a variety of sizes and complexity of buildings. Construction Management. Restoration. Development/Leaseback Services.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 10, 2023

The value of contracts awarded to suppliers reached a year-high last month with 7.6bn of work in July according to industry expert Barbour ABI’s latest analysis. Residential construction continued to struggle as contract awards remained low at £1.8bn – 15% down compared to 2022.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 25, 2018

Understanding facility life-cycle costs for a commercial building is the first step towards maximizing efficiency and positive outcomes. The post Life-cycle Costs for a Commercial Building appeared first on 4BT. Adaptation (altering, updating spaces based upon functional needs). Deconstruction, Transition, Disposition.

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HardHatChat

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. That approach is bearing fruit now.

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HardHatChat

MAY 31, 2012

This quartet from Englewood Construction has almost 100 years of combined commercial construction experience among them -- (l to r) Chuck Taylor, Bill Di Santo, Kim Redmond and Rod Frank. If the story proves true it not only is a blemish on the commercial construction industry, but it shows a violation of trust with a client.

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HardHatChat

APRIL 16, 2013

As noted early this year, 2012 was a great year for Englewood Construction as we saw our commercial general contracting activity increase immensely. Going into 2013, we thought momentum in the commercial construction industry would carry through. Most of the prime commercial locations are set up for retail, not restaurants.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 27, 2018

The following is provided for those considering a job order contract solution, or who may wish to improve their current job order contract solution. A Job Order Contract Solution should… 1. Mandate collaboration and the use of a written Job Order Contract Operations Manual / Job Order Contract Execution Manual, 6.

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Construction Today

MAY 11, 2023

DGC Contracting (DGC) is a well-established, diverse contractor, completing projects for office, commercial, retail, and industrial markets in the New York Tri- State area. Established in 1987, DGC has navigated various sectors within the construction industry.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 24, 2017

Job Order Contract Implementation. Job Order Contract Implementation is a multi-part process. Whether you are implementing a Job Order Contract for the first time, or seeking to improve a current JOC, it’s important to address each are in full detail. The post Job Order Contract Implementation appeared first on 4BT.

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HardHatChat

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. The owner vendor isn’t under contract with us, so there could be a question of who they answer to.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 18, 2017

JOB ORDER CONTRACTING Solutions. JOB ORDER CONTRACTING Solutions should be designed for Owners and Contractors to drive the best possible outcomes and assure compliance. Job order contracts are awarded to a contractor(s) based upon BEST VALUE. Subcontractors may or may not be allowed based upon the contract document.

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HardHatChat

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. As a national commercial contractor , we are first and foremost in the business of customer service.

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HardHatChat

DECEMBER 22, 2011

As 2011 comes to a close, it’s time for us to look back on the commercial construction building trends , news and projects of this past year and share our thoughts on the highs and lows in the industry. In fact, our commercial construction budget work was back to 2008 levels. HIGH – Everyone was submitting drawings in 2011.

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Construction Law

JULY 7, 2021

The more things change the more they stay the same though, and all sides in disputes seem to still be neglecting basic contract management disciplines, such as reading and understanding the contract. More than a few contractors we have spoken to over the years have prided themselves for leaving contracts ‘unused’ and ‘in a drawer’.

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HardHatChat

OCTOBER 7, 2010

Commercial construction contractors can save clients thousands of dollars by knowing the right time to buy certain materials. I heard a Home Depot ad on the radio recently targeted to commercial general contractors that made me pause. On the surface, the ad is true – buying building materials in bulk is cheaper.

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cnstrctr

JANUARY 4, 2020

A construction contract is a tool that you can use to help outline these requirements. What exactly is a construction contract, how can it be used and what are the different types? A construction contract is a document that outlines the roles and responsibilities between two or more parties on a project. Lump Sum Contracts.

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Construction Equipment

AUGUST 30, 2017

The Pentagon announced two significant equipment contracts on Tuesday. The first is a five-year $663,584,042 fixed-price contract with Caterpillar for commercial construction equipment.

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HardHatChat

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Behind-the-scenes team members – such as Englewood Construction’s CFO, Mary Davolt, who was recently honored as a CFO of the year by the Daily Herald – play a critical role in the success of a commercial construction firm. Recently our CFO, Mary Davolt, was honored as a CFO of the Year by suburban Chicago’s Daily Herald newspaper.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 8, 2017

Job Order Contracting versus Design Bid Build can help to measurably improve construction productivity, quality, delivery times, and overall satisfaction for all participants. Job order contracting saves significant time and improves quality, consistency, and overall satisfaction vs. traditional design-bid-build. Higher productivity.

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