HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

We are coming into the final stretch of 2013, a year that has been rather good for the commercial construction industry. Activity was up for retail and restaurant construction and once-stalled commercial construction projects are finding themselves back on 2014 bid sheets for the best commercial general contractors.

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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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HardHatChat

JUNE 21, 2012

Observations and Conversations about Commercial Construction, Development and Management. What are Today’s Best New Retail Developments? I get asked a lot about commercial construction trends. Recently someone asked me: “What is the best retail center to build today?”. Construction budgets can make or break a deal.

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HardHatChat

JULY 16, 2015

Online retailers opening their first physical stores need to be as well-versed in a shopping center’s holy trinity as proven and successful bricks-and-mortar retailers already are. Now, retailers are realizing there’s space for both online and bricks-and-mortar players in today’s omni-channel marketplace.

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HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

In the depths of a historically cold Midwestern winter, one market has remained particularly hot for Chicago commercial general contractors—grocery store construction. Parking is important with almost any retail construction project, but with grocery, it is even more important. Parking is a premium. Shoppers, get your carts.

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HardHatChat

DECEMBER 16, 2013

For savvy commercial real estate investors and venture funds, terrific opportunities exist today to purchase and reposition underperforming shopping malls. Consumers kept money in their pockets, retailers stopped expanding and owners ceased new retail construction for their facilities. 4) Solid retail connections.

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HardHatChat

AUGUST 11, 2010

It’s time to revisit another prediction I made last year in my blog post Commercial Constructions Trends to Watch in 2010 — Outside the Big Box. As for grading myself on that commercial construction trend, I would like to borrow a page from President Obama and say “incomplete.”. Chicago Place shopping mall retrofit. Michigan Ave.,

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HardHatChat

JULY 16, 2019

Englewood Construction is in the midst of two adaptive reuse projects right now – one a former meatpacking facility in Chicago that we’re updating for office, retail or restaurant use, and the other a former convent we’ll be converting into a senior living community. What modifications or updates need to be made to building systems?

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HardHatChat

MAY 18, 2011

While I think everyone in the retail industry likes to hear news that 2011 retail sales are up – as it usually means new retail construction projects are in the pipeline – it’s still tough for shopping center landlords to make deals work with retail tenants. This is most popular with big retail leases in 2011.

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HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Marcello’s Market and Deli from Canada is the latest international retailer to work with Englewood Construction. Lately, we seem to be working on more and more new retail construction projects from international retailers. And with each one, we’ve learned some valuable commercial construction tips. retailers want.

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HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

Value-based retailers like hhgregg, Ross Dress for Less and Savers should experience construction growth in 2012. It’s that time of year when our team predicts the 2012 commercial construction trends – from what’s on tap for Chicago retail construction to national restaurant construction and hospitality construction.

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HardHatChat

DECEMBER 5, 2017

When it comes to choosing a site for a commercial construction or CRE project, finding the perfect match between a brand or concept and an available space is one of the most important steps in the planning process. Of course, restaurants aren’t the only concepts with specific infrastructure needs. What will it take to build out the space?

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 3, 2023

The existing buildings will be demolished down to basement level to make way for the new high-quality building, incorporating retail units and office accommodation. The firm will oversee construction of a new office development spanning 3,271 sq m.

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HardHatChat

DECEMBER 17, 2010

I’ll say it again, 2010 was a rebuilding year for the commercial construction industry. So I’ve created a commercial construction checklist for what we considered the highs and lows of 2010 commercial construction trends. There are still far too many distressed commercial properties on the market.

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HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

Value-based retailers like hhgregg, Ross Dress for Less and Savers should experience construction growth in 2012. It’s that time of year when our team predicts the commercial construction trends for the upcoming year– from what’s on tap for Chicago retail construction to national restaurant construction and hospitality construction.

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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. One recent project we bid even had the pre-fabricated steel structure of a building as an OFI.

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HardHatChat

MARCH 14, 2014

As the economy improves and prices hit bottom, these transactions have become more realistic for commercial real estate investors when compared to past years. Perhaps the most important aspect in this process will be engaging a national retail commercial contractor for advice and feasibility studies.

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HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

I’ve made the comment before that I can plug an experienced restaurant construction team into a retail or hospitality project, and pretty much assume things will go smoothly. Because there are complex details with restaurant projects that are very different from most commercial construction job sites.

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HardHatChat

JUNE 29, 2020

For anyone that owns or operates a commercial property, there are bound to be unanticipated repairs or surprise construction issues that pop up. And so far in 2020, we’ve already experienced two nationwide instances where CRE owners are dealing with situations they probably never imagined. Well, your commercial contractor does.

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Green Industry Professionals

JANUARY 4, 2017

Citi Retail Services to provide consumer and commercial Toro- and Exmark-branded credit cards through dealer networks.

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HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

based Englewood Construction, one of the country's leading commercial construction firms, will sponsor the 2012 Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Ill., Delivering the best commercial contracting services to national and international clients is something we feel privileged to do. Like I said, it’s a big deal.

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 10, 2018

The change is significant for buildings pursuing LEED or Green Globes certification, for buildings with GSA or other government space leases tied to an ENERGY STAR score of 75, for buildings in cities with mandatory benchmarking, and for the more than 450,000 commercial properties that have an ENERGY STAR score. sort of) by the U.S.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 17, 2014

Commercial Real Estate market are reaching new heights since financial giants fell more than five years ago, according to a survey conducted by Akerman LLP, a U.S. were interviewed by telephone on their perceptions of the health of the commercial U.S. commercial real estate financing in 2014. Posted by Heidi Schwartz.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

billion project that has earned our 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Gold Award. “Our Deal of the Year Gold Award winner is a game-changer for Apple and Arizona,” said Business Facilities Editor in Chief Jack Rogers. manufacturing.” manufacturing.” Project Impact Estimates.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The construction industry is also dealing with what has been a 25-year erosion of vocational training and in-school programs, as well as some bitter critics from within its own ranks who effectively shrink the pool of (mostly younger) workers by dissuading them from considering construction jobs as an avenue to job security and fulfillment. “Low

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GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Concrete cracks can be nerve-wracking to deal with, impacting not only the aesthetics, but also the structural integrity of a building. Commercial buildings. Retail buildings. read more. . Reduce concrete cracking. There’s no way to completely eradicate cracks, but here are 10 ways to minimize these bothersome defects.

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GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Concrete cracks can be nerve-wracking to deal with, impacting not only the aesthetics, but also the structural integrity of a building. Commercial buildings. Retail buildings. read more. . Reduce concrete cracking. There’s no way to completely eradicate cracks, but here are 10 ways to minimize these bothersome defects.

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GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Below are some helpful articles for concrete producers to consider while managing their materials, from overcoming common quality obstacles to dealing with returned concrete. Commercial buildings. Retail buildings. GCP Applied Technologies. February 19, 2020. Topics include: Reclaiming unused concrete. Underground Solutions.

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Constructlaw

JUNE 17, 2022

But two recent state-court decisions evidence a change in that trend: Both held that the Economic Loss Doctrine bars fraud claims because parties to a commercial contract — often sophisticated and represented by counsel — allocate risk, prescribe damages, and rely on the terms of the bargain. Commercial Painting Co.

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HardHatChat

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. Low – The Incredible Shrinking Construction Timeline. Bill Di Santo. Tel: 847-233-9200 x710.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 11, 2015

The rebate is 50% of the purchase and installation price capped for residential at $900, commercial at $5,000, and for retail service stations at $7,500. The EVSE rebate program is for systems installed before June 30, 2017, but rebates are issued on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 25, 2014

With 332 retail properties, the REIT''s portfolio encompasses over 43.9 Department of Energy''s Better Buildings Alliance as an inaugural Green Lease Leader, leading the market by incorporating lease clauses that help overcome market barriers and align tenant and property owner interests to save energy in commercial buildings.

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GCP Applied Technologies

APRIL 3, 2018

Dealing with Murphy’s Law on flooring projects. Commercial buildings. Retail buildings. DUCTILCRETE®. Which moisture mitigation strategy? VERSASHIELD. Building Envelope Solutions. Repair and Renovation. SP0035 Kovara Blog #13. Arts & education. Industrial facilities. Infrastructure. Residential buildings. Sports stadiums.

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GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Dealing with Murphy’s Law on flooring projects. Commercial buildings. Retail buildings. ORCON® seam tapes and tools. VERSASHIELD. Building Envelope Solutions. Repair and Renovation. sp0035 KOVARA laminate on top of concrete floor. Arts & education. Industrial facilities. Infrastructure. Residential buildings. Sports stadiums.

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HardHatChat

JUNE 3, 2019

Last month, our Englewood Construction business development team had a great trip to Las Vegas for RECon, the global retail real estate convention hosted annually by the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). It was refreshing to hear RECon attendees be so open to new ideas and more inclusive when it comes to ICSC offerings.

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GCP Applied Technologies

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Deferred maintenance can lead to delays in order fulfillment or an increase in man hours for dealing with problems in the facility. Commercial buildings. Retail buildings. All buildings deteriorate over time and preventative maintenance can help to avoid costly problems. DUCTILCRETE. Building Envelope Solutions. Sports stadiums.

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Business Facilities

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

The manufacturing sector has been experiencing enormous growth in Tennessee and it means a great deal that Franke will continue this momentum by creating over 60 new jobs in Rutherford County. The food service industry equipment manufacturer will invest $11.6 million and create 67 new jobs in Rutherford County. “I

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