HardHatChat

JANUARY 18, 2011

January is a great time to create a commercial construction checklist of resolutions to help improve your commercial real estate business in the coming year. Schedule a commercial construction preventive maintenance visit. While bidding on the commercial construction remodel of a 500+ sq.

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HardHatChat

JANUARY 25, 2012

It’s not just foreclosed homes that are looking like a bargain to real estate investors in today’s market, but also distressed commercial assets. Here are just a couple things that the best commercial contractors will know need to be answered before you consider taking over a distressed construction project.

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HardHatChat

JULY 25, 2016

One of our current commercial projects at Englewood Construction is a new Farm & Fleet store we’re building in Romeoville, Ill. But from a construction standpoint, there are some key areas where choosing an experienced commercial construction firm can make all the difference in helping a “first” project go as smoothly as possible.

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HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Working with a client on a design-assist or design-build basis, as Englewood Construction is with the reimagining of Stratford Square Mall, allows the commercial contractor to provide valuable input during the initial planning stages. Design-assist is a bit of a hybrid of the design-build process.

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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

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. As this year draws to a close, let’s look back on some of the highs and lows of what was a challenging year.

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HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

We were pulling a feeder cable through a Chicago retail construction project when we heard the explosion. At one point or another, even the best Chicago commercial construction contractors are susceptible to a construction site demon. Find the original general commercial contractor of your project site. What the heck happened?

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HardHatChat

JULY 13, 2010

The recent Chicago City Council approval of a second Wal-Mart in the city limits is excellent news for Chicago’s commercial construction industry. History shows commercial developers do well opening new big box retail stores like Bed Bath and Beyond, Home Depot or Best Buy near Wal-Marts. Unions, politics, retail construction.

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HardHatChat

OCTOBER 19, 2009

For a number of reasons – usually cost, location or a lease agreement – commercial real estate owners are opting to refresh or remodel their retail stores , restaurants and hotels instead of building new commercial construction projects. Chuck Taylor. Director of Operations. Tel: 847-233-9200 x712.

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HardHatChat

AUGUST 21, 2012

For those who don’t know, Englewood Construction is a national commercial construction firm , so our business has been built on servicing our clients where they need us. Wouldn’t it be easier to hire a local commercial contractor? In this case, we were needed in Williston, ND and Glendive, MT. I’m glad you asked.

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HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

The use of technology and apps for daily construction reporting, sharing photos and scheduling look-aheads has become common practice on today’s commercial construction job sites. We would send those drawings to a printer to copy enough sets to distribute to all the trade partners we were asking to bid the project – often 50 or 60 copies.

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HardHatChat

JANUARY 12, 2010

As a national retail construction contractor, Englewood Construction has completed a number of retail construction projects in that mall. One thing you should do is review the warranty you have in place with your commercial construction contractor. If the drawings call for blocking, then install the blocking.

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HardHatChat

JANUARY 19, 2010

The same can be said of the relationship between commercial general contractor and subcontractor. We GCs may think we’re the star, but we all know the most successful commercial construction project s require great subcontractors. To keep subs happy, be honest and give them a fair scope of work.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JUNE 8, 2016

Retail accounts for more than $2 trillion in total GDP impact with consumer spending accounting for more than two-thirds of the U.S. The Tarpon Point Resort at Marina Village is home to a number of upscale retail shops and restaurants. By the BF Staff From the March/April 2016 Issue. Credit: City of Cape Coral). percent.

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HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

When I think back on the most interesting construction projects and challenges I’ve handled in my career as a national commercial contractor, without a doubt some of the most memorable have been in landmark-status buildings. A great example of this is a retail space Englewood refurbished at Chicago’s famed Palmer House Hilton.

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BD+C

JULY 11, 2023

A better solution to increase the occupancy of downtown urban-core office towers could be to attract more professional services and businesses that are currently working in-office throughout less-dense urban and suburban areas in half-empty low-rise and inefficient office buildings, ubiquitous in every city’s commercial corridors.

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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? All you need to do is answer a couple questions.

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HardHatChat

MARCH 17, 2015

All signs have been pointing to a robust commercial construction pipeline, with activity consistently on the rise. In fact, last year, the value of all commercial construction contracts signed in the Chicago area was close to $10.6 billion, an 18 percent jump over 2013, according to Dodge Data & Analytics, a New York research firm.

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Construction Marketing

MARCH 24, 2021

Whether you’re a business owner investing in a brand-new office space, or a landlord looking to expand your portfolio with some custom-built retail offerings, you may be wondering what kind of builder is best for the job. The following are some benefits to hiring commercial builders over traditional home builders: 1) Specialized knowledge.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Marc Asnis, AICP MFPRO+ Blog University Buildings Healthcare Facilities Mixed-Use Apartments Retail Centers Shopping Centers Designers Architects Adaptive Reuse Exterior Restoration Interior Architecture Sustainability Sustainable Development The death of the 20th century shopping mall is evident all across the country.

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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

While Maryland offers non-monetary incentives such as priority parking and high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane access regardless of the number of occupants (when displaying an HOV permit on the vehicle), it is the dollar cost and source of funds for that public policy that is now drawing attention.

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Stok

OCTOBER 27, 2021

“This handbook draws on insights from industry leaders and distills the major factors and action steps companies should consider to achieve greater environmental, social, and financial benefits through their real estate.”

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Pro Builder

MARCH 6, 2023

Photo courtesy Navarti Ceramica From subtle shading and colorways used by designers in both residential and commercial settings, to creative uses of naturally forming striations that give added depth to walkways and flooring, large-format ceramic tiles are statement-making and create elegant and enduring aesthetics.

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Contractor Magazine

JULY 23, 2012

Plumbing Commercial Plumbing. This website is a fire protection information hub for the storage occupancy, residential, commercial, retail, industrial, healthcare, and education markets. The Client Portal contains facility documentation like drawings, inspection reports, and other requested documentation. Password: *.

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Chianelli Estimating

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Drawings for plans, equipment details and schedules as well as other key construction documents are also generated at this stage. In sub-phases two through four, schematics are developed and budgets are further refined. To this point, the construction process would be thoroughly documented.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Every building is unique, and older buildings may not have original structural drawings available or may have had substantial alterations. A ground floor restaurant or retail space can further complicate a conversion, as new shafts and penetrations will need to be run through the building. Los Angeles, Calif.

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 7, 2019

billion) and Retail ($109.6 The American Gaming Association’s (AGA) State of the States 2018: The AGA Survey of the Commercial Casino Industry, is an economic analysis of U.S. commercial gaming in the 2017 calendar year. commercial gaming in the 2017 calendar year. reached $1.1 trillion, including Food Services ($267.7

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 21, 2017

Naturally, salary remains the top draw for tech workers, but they are increasingly focusing on other factors when deciding whether to take a new job or keep the one they have. In addition to an ideal, year-round climate, Cape Coral’s affordable real estate and competitive cost of living continue to draw national attention.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 1, 2021

His first jobs were high end retail design projects. For the majority of my commercial and public projects work, I tended to visit a jobsite twice per month or roughly every two weeks. This rarely happens in the commercial realm, but the residential market is definitely more personal. This is something we can both agree upon.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JUNE 26, 2014

MF: The program is open to virtually all business expansions with the exception of retail and retention projects. They are commercializing technology that comes from a spinoff from the FRIB, the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams, at Michigan State University. Who is eligible to receive these grants?

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cnstrctr

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

This way you don’t waste your time learning about how to build retail stores when you really want to build power plants. Looking at complex completed structures can help you understand what architects and engineers are intending with their details and drawings. Construction Conferences and Events. Wrapping Up And Further Reading.

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Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Florida’s rebound from the recession has created an economic environment that has been drawing even more businesses to the state. Cape Coral offers more than 60 square miles of unimproved commercial and residential land. New conceptual plans offer two options: as a new Retail District or an Office Park.

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Contractor Magazine

JUNE 7, 2012

Plumbing Commercial Plumbing. According to the EPA, potable water heating is the second most expensive energy draw in the American residence, accounting for roughly 15% of a home’s energy use. a retail electric utility in the Southeastern U.S., Username or e-mail: *. Password: *. Remember me. Forgot Your Password?

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Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

SOM recently worked with UI Labs, a Chicago-based research and commercialization collaborative, on the programming and concept design for an exciting new facility: the Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute (DMDII). WHEELING: DYNAMIC COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL BASE KEEPS GROWING. The lab opened in May 2015.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

OCTOBER 22, 2012

Plans are underway for a series of informational workshops to educate area manufacturers about high performance computing applications that can accelerate design, optimization and commercialization of new products and processes. Rendering of the latest 20,000 square-foot corporate hangar coming to the Villiage of Whelling in 2013.

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Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

When completed, the Arlington Downs mixed-use development will bring over 650 luxury residences, a new hotel, a water park and over 100,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space to Arlington Heights. percent are in the manufacturing sector and nearly 20 percent are in the wholesale and retail sectors. were named to the 2013 “Inc.

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