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9 Keys to Building a Reliable Commercial Construction Subcontractor Network

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As anyone in the commercial construction industry knows, reliable, responsive, and skilled subcontractors are the lifeblood of our business. c) they have the required manpower to meet our schedule Also, do they have a solid line of credit to furnish the required materials and equipment until each payout from the client is received?

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Pros And Cons Of Using Concrete In Commercial Stairs

Construction Marketing

Commercial stairs could carry high volumes of foot traffic daily so they need to be strong enough to withstand trampling. Although concrete seems stark and cold, it may be the perfect material for constructing stairs in commercial buildings. This is why many commercial property owners prefer pre-cast concrete.

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Challenges & Opportunities in Commercial Construction

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As a National General Contractor working across multiple verticals in the commercial construction space, we understand the challenges (COVID and Supply Chain) facing our retail, restaurant, hospitality, and senior housing clients. For example, the project can be risky if you only chase after the lowest bid.

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Commercial Construction Industry Trends: Reflecting on the Highs and Lows of 2018

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So before we officially ring in 2019, here is our rundown of Englewood Construction’s commercial construction trends “highs” and “lows” from 2018: High: A Sizable Senior Living Pipeline. We’re several years into the construction labor shortage, and it continues to impact nearly every aspect of the commercial construction industry.

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Housing slump sees construction output fall

Construction Enquirer

Housing work (index at 39.6) Aside from the lockdown-related fall in house building, the rate of contraction was the fastest since April 2009. Survey respondents widely commented on weaker demand due to rising borrowing costs and a subdued outlook for the housing market. decreased at the steepest pace since May 2020.

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Commercial work boosts construction new orders

Construction Enquirer

Commercial building and civils work helped construction output rise in May despite a continuing drop in the house building sector. “However, cutbacks to new residential building projects in response to rising interest rates and subdued housing market conditions resulted in the sharpest drop in housing activity for three years.

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Commercial work rise sees construction return to growth

Construction Enquirer

Construction buyers reported a return to industry growth in July as a rise in commercial work saw output hit its highest level in five months. Robust increases in commercial building (index at 54.4) were offset by a steep fall in house building (43.0). in July – up from 48.9 and civil engineering (53.9)