HardHatChat

DECEMBER 14, 2012

International retailers are eyeing the U.S. Englewood Construction has done work for numerous international retailers in the last few years, including Marcello’s Delicatessen, a Canadian-based fast-casual dining option. I’ve been a national commercial contractor for more than 20 years, and believe me, I’ve seen it all.

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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 19, 2020

CRE developers and owners are continuing to think creatively about filling vacant shopping mall space, and recently the idea of bringing in “ghost kitchens” to fill obsolete retail square footage has started to gain traction. From our perspective, bringing ghost kitchens to malls certainly isn’t a bad use of vacant retail space.

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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

DECEMBER 22, 2011

As 2011 comes to a close, it’s time for us to look back on the commercial construction building trends , news and projects of this past year and share our thoughts on the highs and lows in the industry. In fact, our commercial construction budget work was back to 2008 levels. HIGH – Everyone was submitting drawings in 2011.

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HardHatChat

OCTOBER 21, 2011

Most of the commercial construction news we discuss in this blog involves new Chicago retail and restaurant construction projects or analyzing commercial construction trends. We weren’t sure how many of you would find Hard Hat Chat, or keep reading after our first blog post, Retail Development and Construction: Getting Started.

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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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GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 11, 2018

Choosing Flooring for Retail Environments. In today’s retail environments, floors aren’t just a surface to walk on…they play a key role in helping create a positive customer experience. Here are some best practices to keep in mind when selecting flooring for retail establishments. Retail buildings. Phillip.fry@gc….

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Retail Environment Materials Commercial 60

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

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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HardHatChat

MAY 12, 2015

I tell you this because I think it’s a great example of how the commercial construction industry can stay relevant and keep current, despite the fact that there is very little innovation in the construction process itself. Or how often do you visit their websites to see what they consider the latest retail and shopping mall news?

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Commercial Contractors Retail Chicago 120

GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 11, 2018

Choosing Flooring for Retail Environments. In today’s retail environments, floors aren’t just a surface to walk on…they play a key role in helping create a positive customer experience. Here are some best practices to keep in mind when selecting flooring for retail establishments. Retail buildings. Phillip.fry@gc….

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Construction Marketing Ideas

MARCH 8, 2019

This commercial general contractor specializes in the construction of retail, restaurant, shopping center, hotel, office and industrial projects throughout the United States — and the blog rightfully reflects the company’s market focus and interests. Consider this recent post: Commercial […].

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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. High – Niche or value-driven retail construction. High – Green building. If you look at the Top 10 U.S.

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HardHatChat

OCTOBER 21, 2010

About a year ago, our team at Englewood Construction thought it would be a great idea to share our commercial construction news and experience through a blog. The editorial team behind commercial construction blog Hard Hat Chat -- Chuck Taylor, Kim Sawyer and Bill Di Santo. At first, I wasn’t sure. As usual, my team was right.

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HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

Activity is setting up nicely for commercial construction in 2015, but just as the industry seems to be back on its footing, the dreary recession of years past is giving us one last gasp of annoyance and pain. While activity is good, the recession still hangs over us in the form of a commercial construction labor shortage.

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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. But I was always drawn to the idea of commitment. Is it easy to find a status update on your new commercial construction project?

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Commercial Contractors Construction Retail 180

HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

Anyone who knows me knows I love to talk about commercial construction trends and share the latest commercial construction news. And they now have me on their short list of Chicago commercial construction firms. Look for an educational take-a-way. I wasn’t wrong. Don’t book the earliest flight the next day. That 5:30 a.m.

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BD+C

MAY 20, 2013

Although 2013 isn’t likely to be anyone’s idea of a blockbuster year for real estate performance, landlords across an array of commercial property types are gaining pricing control and increased rental income from their assets.

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Retail Income IDEA Commercial 81

HardHatChat

OCTOBER 12, 2012

As a national general contractor dedicated to delivering the best commercial construction services to clients, we can identify quality work when we see it. As a commercial general contractor, we took time to appreciate our surroundings and site work, which looked on par with some of the best commercial construction projects I have seen.

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Commercial Retail Chicago US 191

BD+C

JULY 11, 2023

On the surface, the idea seems like an attractive plug-and-play solution for all involved. Is conversion from office to multifamily really a good idea? It remains the city’s commercial, entertainment, cultural, and civic heart. Is this solution really what’s best for our downtowns from a cultural, urban, economic perspective?

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Residential Office Los Angeles Commercial 75

Wolgast Corporation

JULY 6, 2022

The top impacted storefronts are retail stores – 29%, commercial buildings – 20%, restaurants – 19%, and the remaining 32% includes “other” buildings. When designing a new commercial building, it is a good idea to talk to your architect about features that can protect your investment from automobile users.

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 28, 2018

Whether your construction is a simple house upgrade or a commercial remodeling, a wrong contractor can frustrate your efforts and waste a lot of time, money and energy. For example, if you are looking to build a commercial retail and office space, it would probably be a bad idea to hire a contractor with a home improvement license only.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Liability from old dry cleaners in retail sites that are beyond the boundaries of the “subject property” (. While many consultants already considered prior retail uses, including on adjoining sites, adding certainty will result in consistency, but also increase the costs for a 2021 version Phase I Environmental Site Assessment.

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HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

How did you file the documents for your last commercial construction project? So whether you align yourself with a commercial general contractor who already uses a paperless system or you create your own paperless project management process, realize there are steps you can take to decrease operating costs.

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HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

For the most part, a commercial construction firm’s job is pretty straightforward. Here are three examples of when you should reach out to your commercial construction general contractor. Here are three examples of when you should reach out to your commercial construction general contractor. Before You Select A Site.

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Commercial Contractors Construction Budgeting 410

Wolgast Corporation

APRIL 25, 2022

Depending on how long you’ve been in your building, it’s a good idea to refresh yourself on your remodeling stipulations. Whether it is a restaurant, business office, medical office, retail, manufacturer operation or school, we are experts at remodeling most every type of commercial building. Lease Hold Improvements.

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 25, 2021

as measured by retail electricity produced and sold, serving more than 5.6 35 Mules, powered by FPL, is an innovation hub helping startups in the energy, water and energy-adjacent industries bring their ideas to life faster, smarter and at scale. Read on to find some locations taking steps to achieve these massive goals. Photo: FPL).

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Stok

OCTOBER 27, 2021

” Corporate real estate and sustainability professionals at the 20 participating companies manage global portfolios that range from commercial office and hospitality to mixed-use, multifamily, and retail.

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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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Pro Builder

JULY 28, 2020

The concept of living above your store is actually an old idea found in most small towns around the nation. This detached live/work infill project (shown, above) is located within a traditionally commercial neighborhood. Garnett, FAIBD, House Review Lead Designer. Crook Architect , Kevin Crook, kcrook@klcarch.com , 949.660.1587.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

JANUARY 16, 2015

Mitchell focuses on consulting manufacturers in marketing their materials — an intriguing niche, because of the different channels of distribution, including big box retailers (who sell both to contractors and do-it-yourself consumers), specialized wholesalers and in some cases direct-to-contractor services. Design-build growth.

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Materials Innovation Green Products 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 30, 2013

In our trade we call bookkeepers who work for retail stores, bookkeepers. When the door was opened he had broken one of the balls in half, the second one was lost and never found even after an airport style pat down, the third one was found in his lunch pail and he swears he had no idea how it got there!

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Construction Contractors Remodeling Engineering 48

Green Building Law Update

MAY 9, 2021

The idea that nature can have standing is not new. I bogged last year that the movement to empower nature giving it standing sue in its own right (. as opposed to traditional standing requiring a citizen to be damaged) is the single most impactful trend in environmental law, When Trees Sue for their Own Environmental Preservation.

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Green Home Design Architect

SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

However, there are some broad guidelines that we detail below to give you some idea of the gross “installed” cost. And don’t forget, solar energy systems installed in Vermont are EXEMPT FROM RETAIL SALES TAX! Remember, your net cost will likely be 50-80% lower after deducting federal, state, and local incentives.

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New Hampshire Vermont Guidelines Retail 40

PSMJ Resources

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

Architecture firms in the Northeast, Midwest, and South all reported increases, along with firms specializing in residential, commercial/industrial, and institutional projects. Real estate markets saw only modest activity in most regions, but commercial markets showed signs of ongoing improvement in several districts. West is down 45.1

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PSMJ Resources

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

MHC says starts rise in August; housing is mixed; retail remains weak; industrial gains. And what appears to be the early signs of recovery for commercial building may well end up being deferred by rising investor concern about employment growth and the near term prospects for the U.S. The outlook for retail construction remains bleak.

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