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. We have had OFIs hold up projects for weeks because they didn’t arrive on schedule.

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HardHatChat

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. Here they are: the commercial construction headlines that just won’t die – and why: Labor Shortage Lingers On.

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Wolgast Corporation

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Any commercial building can be built in three easy steps. We also gain all permit approvals, get materials ordered, and trade contractors scheduled for construction to commence at this time. Substantial completion of the project is followed by a warranty phase with our 1-year building warranty.

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HardHatChat

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. Part of the reason I say this is the current hiring situation in the construction industry. Tel: 847-233-9200 x712.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 23, 2018

Editor’s Note: This is Part 2 of a five-part series on Construction Project Management. Last week, we talked about the complexity of construction projects and the role of the project manager in managing the processes behind them. And these workers will undoubtedly change from project to project.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 20, 2023

CDT A growing consensus of contractors believes labor utilization can be greatly improved with the right software. Founded in 1985, Hi-Tech Electric provides residential, commercial and industrial electrical repairs, maintenance services, and installations, EV charging equipment and infrastructure with locations in Michigan and Indiana.

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 26, 2018

Information is the essential core of every commercial construction project. From the initial stages of a project through to its conclusion, having the correct information at every step is the best way to ensure you will not face costly delays and errors.

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HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Compared with a few short years ago, commercial construction moves at an incredibly fast pace today. That makes it critical to know where and why construction project delays typically happen and work to avoid them. Here are a few culprits to watch for in the early stages of any commercial construction project: 1.

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HardHatChat

APRIL 12, 2016

The other day I was talking with a Chicago-area client who didn’t realize Englewood is a national general contractor that manages national commercial construction projects across the country. At Englewood, we employ a stable of superintendents who specialize in managing projects on the road.

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HardHatChat

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. The best general contractors can help soften the blow of price escalations through best practices and being savvy.

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Construction Junkie

JUNE 29, 2020

Hosted by construction consultant, Joe Kelly, the Mass Construction Show takes on a variety of different topics applicable to commercial contractors throughout the country. There were plenty of niche shows and residential shows but nothing just talking about commercial construction.” Next up is the Mass Construction Show.

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HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

As we discussed in this blog before, technology is playing an increasingly vital role in the commercial construction industry. Business seems to be booming for construction software products that help commercial contractors manage various aspects of their business. Managing the Moving Pieces. Adding it All Up.

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HardHatChat

JANUARY 17, 2017

Pretty much any national general contractor will tell you they’re in the client service business, but over the years we’ve developed a philosophy that focuses on building relationships with our clients so that we’re a trusted construction partner, not just another vendor. Focus on client relationships, not just client services.

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HardHatChat

AUGUST 19, 2015

and the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows employment for construction managers will grow 16 percent (faster than average for all occupations) from 2012 to 2022. But the interesting thing about commercial construction is all the different paths people take to end up in this industry.

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HardHatChat

AUGUST 18, 2016

Involving your commercial contractor early-on for a large-scale project, such as this shopping center development Englewood Construction completed in Connecticut, allows the construction team to create a realistic timeline for key project milestones.

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Lets Build

MARCH 31, 2022

General contractors are at the forefront of almost every construction project. They plan and coordinate, budget, and supervise a variety of projects from beginning to end. What is a general contractor? Now, let’s get into the specifics of general contractor salaries and the factors that affect their pay.

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Carol Hagen

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

Update September 27, 2010: Project Manager views Job Alerts on iPad using Corecon Mobile. Update: Project Manager uses iPhone to access construction documentation. Construction Project Managers main line of communication is their mobile device. What’s missing? The Corecon Mobile solution.

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 16, 2023

It takes extensive preparation and planning to complete your construction project successfully. Sometimes, even the most experienced developers, contractors, owners, and construction managers find it challenging to maintain the highest efficiency standards and stay organized throughout the entire construction process.

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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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HardHatChat

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. Here’s a look at our top 2016 commercial construction “highs” and “lows”: Low: Mall Retail Tenants Choose Local over National.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 9, 2017

Steve owns Quik Contractors, a midsize general contractor that specializes in commercial projects. Over the last several years, his company has grown to over $16 million in annual sales, with an average project size of $500,000 to $1,500,000. He employs a total of 45 office and field personnel.

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Fieldwire

AUGUST 14, 2023

Construction is one of the hardest industries to manage cash flow in, with contractors often facing large up-front costs and frequent, long delays between expenses and payment. The basics of retainage Retainage, also called retention, is an amount withheld from the contractor until a later date.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 7, 2018

Viewpoint’s Digital Contractor Roadshow is kicking off soon and we are on our way to a city near you ! Jay has directly led the planning, design, and construction of more than $500 million dollars of commercial development. He will share his thoughts on “ Why Digital Contractors Need an Insight-Driven Culture ”.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 29, 2018

Use 4BT OpenCOST TM Construction Cost Data Construction Cost Estimating Data and 4BT-CE Construction Cost Estimating Software for Pubic and Commercial Construction. We also provide LEAN construction delivery solutions, including complete packages for deploying and managing best practice Job Order Contracting Programs.

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HardHatChat

JUNE 15, 2010

It amazes me in today’s commercial real estate market when I hear commercial construction news about companies or people who just phone it in with their commercial construction services. Do your commercial construction vendors respond to your requests quickly or do they keep you waiting? And no general contractor should.

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Carol Hagen

MARCH 4, 2011

For instance, Corecon, a construction project management and estimating system. Their Corecon mobile login provides the project manager access to his projects, job financials, documentation, correspondence, contacts, etc and a way to update directly from the field.

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HardHatChat

MARCH 8, 2016

Just as clients’ needs change, so too does the way we exchange information in construction management. In a post last month, we took a look inside the commercial construction technology toolbox, specifically a rundown of construction management software options that benefit not only the contractor, but also the client.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Chris Walker, VDC Project Manager at The PENTA Building Group, exemplifies this trait incredibly well. PENTA Building Group is a general commercial contractor. We build several types of projects, including hospitality, education, and healthcare. Check out what he has to say. Plus, my dad used to be a carpenter.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 27, 2021

Jonathan Mabe learned these lessons first-hand as a young assistant project manager at Eckardt Group. In our latest Behind the Build interview, Jonathan recounts his experience in overcoming unexpected challenges when a project he was working on faced extreme weather conditions and pandemic-related issues. .

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HardHatChat

AUGUST 3, 2010

In today’s economic climate, most retail development firms, shopping center landlords, office building owners and especially general commercial construction contractors would be wise to take a step back and ask themselves if they are leaving any money on the table when it comes to new business and servicing their customers.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 15, 2023

In the fast-paced and intricate world of project management, having the right tools and technologies can make all the difference. Hodari Africa , a leading project management firm, recognised the limitations of traditional document-sharing platforms and sought a more robust solution to enhance their construction workflows.

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HardHatChat

MARCH 9, 2010

When it comes to current retail and commercial construction trends , we all know there aren’t a lot of new shopping centers under construction right now, or new office buildings under construction for that matter. What’s wrong with a general contractor focused on commercial construction costs and his construction schedule?

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Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 3, 2017

The software can handle the whole project lifecycle from bid to project completion by providing all-in-one solution for estimating, project management, and accounting. ProContractor facilitates the contractors to save huge time and win more work by generating takeoffs, estimates, and proposals efficiently.

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HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

How did you file the documents for your last commercial construction project? Did your general contractor give you a big fat binder of information including your warranty letters, operating manuals, as-built drawings, etc? By moving to a paperless project management software system.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 26, 2023

The council has appointed Eric Wright under a pre-construction services agreement to collaborate with the design team under early contractor engagement protocols, taking a major step forward in making the ambitious housing vision a reality. Lancaster Canal Quarter masterplan

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Leadership is needed to fully explain the impacts of programmatic changes upon individual project’s scope, budget, schedule for all participants and stakeholders. The latter includes all internal personnel and departments as well as all external services providers (architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, etc.).

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Construction Enquirer

APRIL 26, 2023

York-based Grantside is advancing plans for two net zero projects in Sheffield after appointing consultant Summers-Inman as project manager and cost consultant. The second project a six-storey office development received planning at the end of last year.

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