HardHatChat

JANUARY 17, 2023

You succeed in a challenging environment by being adaptable to change, open-minded to new ideas, and focused on solutions. As we mentioned in previous posts, last year presented various challenges for the commercial construction industry. This can result in project delays and schedule and cost overruns if you don’t have a plan in place.

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Wolgast Corporation

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Any commercial building can be built in three easy steps. During this step/phase, the final drawings, selection of your construction team, a confirmed maximum budget, and confirmed schedule are finalized to be construction ready.

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HardHatChat

MARCH 4, 2019

One of the biggest challenges for commercial construction firms today is the tighter project timelines that have become the norm at every phase of a project – from shorter deadlines for submitting initial bids and budgets, to quicker resolution on addendums and change orders, to compressed schedules for construction and delivery.

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HardHatChat

JUNE 29, 2022

Addressing Commercial Construction Supply Chain and Labor Issues. It’s summertime, and the commercial construction season is “heating up.” Working the Timeline We believe the best approach to timelines is being both realistic and working the schedule backward. Not just for the next few months, but the long haul.

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HardHatChat

AUGUST 28, 2018

Budget is always a major consideration for our commercial construction clients, and as a general contractor we devote significant time to the budgeting process. That’s because in a competitive bid the commercial contractor is only responsible for bidding exactly what is in the plans, not the overall design intent.

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HardHatChat

MARCH 19, 2012

While the construction best practices we shared might be common knowledge with our experienced Chicago restaurant construction clients, I realize novice restaurant owners or entrepreneurs opening fast-casual franchise restaurants may not know how to create a successful restaurant construction schedule. Simple, right? Chuck Taylor.

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HardHatChat

APRIL 11, 2014

Like most businesses, the commercial construction industry is a relationship business. The best work is typically done when a project is viewed as a partnership between a client and commercial general contractor. Here are the top three reasons to work with general commercial construction contractors in a negotiated bidding process.

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

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 25, 2018

Schedule • Procurement advantage of. Special equipment and furnishings • Property taxes. Special equipment and furnishings • Property taxes. The post Commercial Construction Costs – Canada appeared first on 4BT. Judgment factors must be applied within the average range to allow for: • Quality • Type of contract.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

Construction Managers Oversee the entire construction process, coordinating tasks, schedules, and resources. Estimators Analyze project blueprints and specifications to estimate labor, materials, and equipment costs. Ensure equipment is maintained and used safely.

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Your construction plan should include clear goals, schedule, budget, equipment, dependencies, and team members. Get Durable Materials The type of materials you use can greatly impact your construction process, whether it is a residential or commercial building.

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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. On average, preventive maintenance costs are far lower than the cost to replace major equipment.

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Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

An astounding list of speakers, presenters, and sponsors, as well as tens of thousands of attendees ready to kick off the construction year at the largest commercial construction event of the year: World of Concrete 2016. The Largest Commercial Construction Event in 2016! February in Vegas. Everything starts at World of Concrete.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

With the amount of money you invest in tools and equipment, it’s crucial to protect those assets no matter where you go. Whichever route you choose, you can get some peace of mind by exploring and purchasing coverage through an equipment floater. . What is an equipment floater? Who needs equipment floater insurance?

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HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Because there are complex details with restaurant projects that are very different from most commercial construction job sites. A commercial kitchen, no matter the size, will have more water, waste and gas lines installed than many other construction projects. Restaurant Infrastructure Intricacies.

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A David Creation

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

A painting company starts out with a residential focus, and then begins to look for more commercial leads as their team and capabilities grow. 1: Add a Strong Commercial Emphasis To Your Website. #1: 1: Add a Strong Commercial Emphasis To Your Website. Who could blame you? So, how can you attract those new leads? #1:

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HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Englewood Construction is an expert in winter condition commercial construction practices. While most businesses, including commercial construction projects, were closed on Wednesday, Feb. Our commercial maintenance hotline was on high alert. Any commercial project started after Dec. Same with brick and mortar.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

Locally researched labor, material, equipment, and productivity data is essential in the devlopement of a credible construction cost estimate. ENR economic index, etc.) applied to a outdated cost estimate will introduce significant error. 3# Local Market – All cost data must be based upon local market conditions.

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Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Volvo Trucks North America announced the commercial introduction and sales start of its zero tailpipe emission, battery-electric vehicle to the North American market. The Class 8 Volvo VNR Electric truck model has a scheduled production start of early 2021. The Volvo VNR Electric offers the same…

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HardHatChat

JUNE 26, 2018

Typically, when building out a first-floor retail space, we can remove storefront windows in order to bring in oversized equipment and materials. Another beautiful finish you can see in this photo that significantly impacted our construction scheduling is the poured terrazzo flooring, which runs through the entire store.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 31, 2013

Hammering out the details before breaking ground on commercial construction jobs can prevent headaches for general contractors. Here are some tips for doing so: Own the schedule In any complex job, someone’s going to be late with something, and profits erode every hour that workers, equipment and materials sit idle.

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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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Contractor Magazine

MAY 24, 2018

Suitable for medium and large residential and commercial contractors, FIELDBOSS features estimating and quoting, work order, scheduling and dispatch, billing and invoicing, contract management, and equipment tracking.

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Construction Junkie

AUGUST 10, 2020

I don’t know that the commercial construction industry has ever had a true celebrity, but the crowd of people that Spot tends to attract puts it towards the top of the list. It’s also highly equipped with sensors in order to avoid the ever changing obstacles of a construction site. hour battery runtime.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 22, 2013

has launched a new online equipment marketplace, EquipmentOne , as a secure online marketplace for equipment and materials. Core marketplace functionality has now been released and full commercial launch is scheduled for the second quarter of 2013. Ritchie Bros. Buyers and sellers can use Ritchie Bros. Ritchie Bros.

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Lets Build

MARCH 31, 2022

Managing on-site workers & schedules. Providing materials, equipment, and temporary facilities. Further read: How a large residential contractor reduced building time 5x by moving their schedule to the cloud. They play a huge role in the industry and have various responsibilities, including: Obtaining building permits.

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

A public hearing is scheduled tomorrow on a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) loan program ordinance in Baltimore City. The Department of Energy says that there are active commercial (as opposed to residential) PACE programs in at least 9 states and DC and enabling laws enacted or programs in development in another 23 states.

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Baltimore Maryland Finance Residential 120

Construction Marketing

MARCH 24, 2021

The process of building a commercial property is very different to the construction of a residential home; sourcing a specialized commercial building firm is likely to make the process go much more smoothly than hiring the first builder to return your call. 2) Dedicated project managers. 4) Comprehensive skill sets.

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Commercial Project Management Contract Budgeting 156

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. Lemont, Ill.-based September 25-30.

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HardHatChat

MARCH 28, 2017

By their very nature, flagship locations almost always pose a wide range of circumstances beyond what you might expect in a typical retail or restaurant construction job – which is why it’s imperative that brands turn to a trusted commercial construction firm experienced in navigating the flagship location construction process.

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Retail Construction Chicago Commercial 156

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Companies building data centers, big pharma, residential, hospitality, hospitals, and infrastructure, are using IC to accelerate building projects and roadways with shorter schedules and improved quality. Commercial . From quick-service restaurants to hotels, the commercial industry has long been at the helm of IC.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 6, 2014

Experience should be on projects valued from $5 to $50 million in commercial new construction and renovations. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and scheduling software knowledge optimal. 5+ yrs experience Estimating within Commercial Construction. Excellent growth potential & benefits.

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Fieldwire

MARCH 5, 2024

CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING SOFTWARE Easy construction project scheduling with Fieldwire Learn more → 2. Subcontractors can do a separate takeoff based on the general contractor’s specs to verify material and equipment quantities and ensure an accurate count before contacting suppliers and vendors.

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Levelset

MAY 23, 2022

Whether it’s the risk of an unexpected accident or a project running over schedule and costing you money, there are many things that can go wrong. These include financial losses from reduced income streams or damaged equipment. Learn more: Schedule Delay – How to Assess & Reduce Impact in Construction.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 19, 2017

Once the estimate is mutually approved the construction team uses the estimate for the development of the schedule of values, the cost loaded schedule, and management of the construction progress and costs within the limits of the estimate, the associated construction delivery method, contract, and detailed written operations or execution manual.

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Estimating Construction Life Cycle CSI 100

Fieldwire

APRIL 18, 2022

Residential and commercial buildings produce about 40% of greenhouse gas emissions each year, and construction practices contribute to the general pollution rate. Caterpillar supports the industry’s sustainable transition by developing electric excavators and other equipment. Schedule Demo. That’s a win for everyone involved.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

An installation floater is a form of insurance coverage that protects the value of building materials that will become a permanent part of a commercial or residential structure. This broader category of commercial insurance is designed to cover things like building materials, tools, or equipment, regardless of where these items travel. .

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