HardHatChat

DECEMBER 20, 2016

With December here, it’s time for our annual post reviewing some of the positives – as well as a few of the challenges – that shaped the commercial construction business in the past year. Here’s a look at our top 2016 commercial construction “highs” and “lows”: Low: Mall Retail Tenants Choose Local over National.

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Commercial Retail Construction Chicago 156

BD+C

JULY 11, 2023

Converting downtown office into multifamily residential: Let’s stop and think about this 0 dbarista Tue, 07/11/2023 - 10:44 Multifamily Housing Is the office-to-residential conversion really what’s best for our downtowns from a cultural, urban, economic perspective? Is conversion from office to multifamily really a good idea?

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Residential Office Los Angeles Commercial 75

HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

As commercial construction news reports say business continues to pick up, we are happy to see some new faces around the office at Englewood Construction. That’s right; we are adding staff to our national commercial general contracting firm in what has been a very robust period of activity.

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Commercial News Retail Construction 259

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 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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Commercial Union Retail Construction 207

HardHatChat

AUGUST 31, 2011

I don’t know if the cupcakes were made from scratch or out of a box, but they were the best damn cupcakes for one simple reason – they reminded us how important our jobs are and that commercial construction projects touch the lives of everyone big and small. What about satisfied commercial construction client testimonials?

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Commercial Chicago Construction Retail 213

BD+C

MARCH 21, 2018

Apartments outperform other commercial real estate property types, on both a risk-adjusted and unadjusted basis, regardless of holding period, geographic region, metro size, and growth rate according to new research from the National Multifamily Housing Council Research Foundation. .

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Retail Office Metro Industrial 73

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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Commercial Retail Construction Bidding 184

Wolgast Corporation

JANUARY 12, 2023

Over the years, we have diversified from our original General Contracting service that started the company 75 years ago to better serve more industries in our market and also a variety of sizes and complexity of buildings. For example, school projects are typically spanning multiple buildings within a campus. Many as repeat customers.

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Commercial Construction Retail Michigan 84

BD+C

AUGUST 25, 2020

In this segment from BD+C 's The Weekly show, Brad Hunter, Managing Director with RCLCO Real Estate Advisors, talks about the short- and long-term market forecast for several key commercial building sectors, including hospitality, industrial, office, retail, and rental housing.

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Forecasting Retail Commercial Office 114

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. It wasn’t as bad as 2009, but not as good as 2008. Low – Green building.

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Commercial Retail Construction Chicago 196

Construction Today

MAY 11, 2023

DGC Contracting (DGC) is a well-established, diverse contractor, completing projects for office, commercial, retail, and industrial markets in the New York Tri- State area. Established in 1987, DGC has navigated various sectors within the construction industry.

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Contract New York Retail Commercial 52

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

HardHatChat

MAY 31, 2012

This quartet from Englewood Construction has almost 100 years of combined commercial construction experience among them -- (l to r) Chuck Taylor, Bill Di Santo, Kim Redmond and Rod Frank. If the story proves true it not only is a blemish on the commercial construction industry, but it shows a violation of trust with a client.

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Commercial Union Chicago Bidding 245

BD+C

JULY 23, 2020

Skanska selects Pickard Chilton to design innovative office tower in Bellevue, Wash. (BD+C) The project will feature 540,000-sf of commercial office space with open floor plates and 10-foot ceiling heights, a 7,000-sf public plaza, 12,000-sf of ground floor retail, and a 1,200-sf retail pavilion built with heavy timber.".

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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. And that’s what I love about technology – there’s always something new to learn, and you never know if it will be the next big thing to revolutionize an industry.

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Commercial Construction Bidding US 144

HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 10, 2010

Luckily, there are all kinds of opportunities for us in the commercial construction industry to go back to “school” and beef up on the latest commercial construction trends and design build best practices to enhance our expertise and construction services. I soak it up like a sponge. Take this blog for example. Chuck Taylor.

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Commercial Construction Green AGC 214

HardHatChat

DECEMBER 22, 2009

Look for a solid increase in commercial construction renovations verses new locations, which should hold especially true with new retail construction. Green buildings across all commercial construction sectors will continue to gain in popularity. What do you think 2010 holds in store for the commercial construction industry?

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Commercial Construction Green Retail 166

BD+C

AUGUST 18, 2020

million sf of office and retail space and be one of the most sustainable commercial developments in Australia, powered by 100% renewable energy, with workplace environments that integrate nature and a range of amenities.". New Sydney towers will have the world’s first AI-driven facade system (BD+C).

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HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

What Every Developer Should Ask General Contractors During the Retail Construction Bid Process. For my first blog post, a lot of people at Englewood Construction suggested I write about how to choose a retail construction company. In my experience, the most successful retailers choose these qualities over a low bid every time.

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Retail Bidding Construction Contractors 136

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 health of this industry is a vital economic indicator since sales tend to be driven by personal income, consumer confidence and interest rates. Credit: City of Cape Coral). percent.

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HardHatChat

MARCH 8, 2016

In a post last month, we took a look inside the commercial construction technology toolbox, specifically a rundown of construction management software options that benefit not only the contractor, but also the client. Our office had one computer and one shared email address (remember the sound of the dial-up modem connecting?).

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Software Software Commercial Contractors 120

HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

I’ve got to ask, are you still competitively bidding the bulk of your commercial construction projects? And here’s why: 1. Negotiating with a commercial contractor allows you to split unforeseen cost savings. Really, you are? Interesting…. 2. Work starts immediately. Reviewing bids can take weeks while negotiating takes days.

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Commercial Negotiation Bidding Contractors 168

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 6, 2016

Commercial property transaction volume is expected to decline over the next three years to $475 billion in 2018, according to a new three-year economic forecast from the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Center for Capital Markets and Real Estate. percent for retail up to 4.0 percent for office and 4.5 percent for industrial.

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cnstrctr

MAY 4, 2019

There are five major construction sectors which include Industrial, Commercial, Institutional and Residential and Civil. Below you will find a brief explanation of each: Industrial Construction Sector. The industrial sector is primarily made up of you guessed it industrial construction.

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Construction Residential Commercial Retail 60

HardHatChat

DECEMBER 8, 2009

If not, take a look at the recent issue of National Real Estate Investor or Retail Traffic as each includes a special supplement called “Why sustainability endures in the face of recession.”. Have a question on sustainable commercial construction? Feel free to email me at bill.disanto@englewoodconstruction.com.

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Commercial Sustainability Green Construction 189

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 31, 2022

Due to the direct proximity of the basements and ground levels of commercial structures to soil and rock matter, as well as to the gaseous movement of radon upward through that matter and into the air, there is risk to the users of commercial facilities should the gas infiltrate and accrue in more dangerous amounts indoors.

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Commercial Risk Foundation Materials 52

Construction Marketing

MAY 27, 2022

They can even be used as meeting spaces or offices—all you have to do is include electricity. They’re advantageous for industrial, commercial, and retail uses too. Fabric buildings are beneficial for a number of purposes, such as agriculture and retail. Conclusion.

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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. The Akerman Real Estate Industry Outlook Survey indicates that domestic investors have a stronger appetite for real estate assets than in recent years. real estate market.

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Commercial Equity Industrial Banking 63

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

FEBRUARY 17, 2014

Commercial real estate investments are expected to produce generally solid returns in 2014, according to the authors of Expectations & Market Realities in Real Estate 2014—The Future Unfolds , an annual forecast report released by Real Estate Research Corporation (RERC), Deloitte, and the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR).

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Commercial Forecasting Retail Office 56

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Commercial Real Estate To See Moderate Growth In 2016 originally appeared on Business Facilities - Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. In 2016, global prime rents across the three major property types—office, industrial and retail—are expected to grow 2.2

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Commercial Office Debt Equity 40

BD+C

JULY 17, 2013

Launched in September 2012, the RGRC is CBRE’s $1 million commitment to fund leading-edge sustainability research and innovation in commercial real estate.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 10, 2014

Cassidy Turley , a commercial real estate services provider in the U.S., economic data and the outlook for the economy and commercial real estate. Highlights on the commercial real estate sector include: Office: The office sector is evolving. Industrial: Nearly every major metro in the U.S.

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Forecasting Retail NAIOP Office 56

Pro Builder

DECEMBER 7, 2022

How the Construction Industry Is Rethinking Workforce Development. The so-called “ Great Resignation ” (among other names) seemed an ideal scenario for a home building industry with an insatiable appetite for more workers. Truth be told, the industry has been complacent to ineffective in promoting the opportunities it offers.

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St. Louis Retail Industrial Compensation 98

BD+C

OCTOBER 7, 2013

Awards were given in the following categories: Commercial/Industrial, Education – Primary and Secondary Schools, Education – Colleges and Universities, Municipal, Institutional, Roofing, Residential, and Overall Excellence. MCA also honored two projects with an Honorable Mention Award.

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Education Retail Residential Employment 83

BD+C

JUNE 17, 2013

The Energy Department today launched a new Buildings Performance Database , the largest free, publicly available database of residential and commercial building energy performance information. Currently, commercial and residential buildings account for approximately 70% of the electricity consumption in the nation.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Leopardo Companies, a construction firm serving Chicago and the Midwest, has released its 2017 Construction Economics Report and Outlook, an in-depth analysis of factors that impact development, renovation and build-out costs in commercial facilities, including the office, industrial/manufacturing, retail, multifamily, healthcare and lodging sectors. (..)

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