HardHatChat

DECEMBER 3, 2019

With the countdown on to 2020 – and the start of a brand-new decade right around the corner – it’s time for our annual look back at the commercial construction industry “highs” and “lows” from 2019. Even as the labor situation improves, it’s being outpaced by a high commercial construction activity level across the country.

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Commercial Industrial Las Vegas Retail 227

HardHatChat

AUGUST 7, 2019

Given that our firm already has experience working with clients on medicinal and recreational marijuana dispensary construction projects in other states, we know firsthand that this legislation will quickly lead to new activity in the local commercial real estate and construction landscape. Learning Curve for Municipalities.

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Legal Commercial Retail Illinois 260

HardHatChat

MARCH 30, 2020

As a national commercial construction firm with active projects across the country, we are monitoring this situation on many fronts and in many markets. Planning additional time for permitting and inspections in areas where municipalities are closed or operating with a limited staff in compliance with shelter-in-place orders.

Commercial 156

Commercial Guidelines Construction Negotiation 156

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

The question of why commercial real estate construction contractors and developers should be adopting advanced, user-friendly technologies and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is easy to answer.

Change Orders 314

Change Orders Permits Mobility Budgeting 314

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 25, 2018

Architectural and engineering fees • Permits and development charges. The post Commercial Construction Costs – Canada appeared first on 4BT. . • Market conditions. Cost data shown is for construction only and does not include… • Land and related costs • Tenant incentives. Insurance and bond costs • Appraisals.

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Commercial Construction Commissioning Permits 100

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. Is there any wild water?

Commercial 176

Commercial Construction Permits Bargains 176

Construction Dive

DECEMBER 6, 2018

million in permit value for construction and renovation of residential and commercial projects, Allen County, home to Fort Wayne, may break a five-year record. At a daily pace of $2.2

Permits 73

Permits Indiana Renovating Residential 73

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 26, 2020

EPA has managed an extensive cleanup at the site, working with Atlantic Richfield to remediate more than 800 residential and commercial properties; remove 10 million cubic yards of tailings, mine waste, and contaminated soil; cap in place 500 million cubic yards of waste over 5,000 acres; and reclaim 12,500 acres of land.

Claims 156

Claims Montana Permits Liability 156

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 16, 2013

Fish and Wildlife Service has announced it is soliciting comments through November 12, 2013 on the issuance of a take permit “for recurring eagle mortalities” associated with the operation of the Shiloh IV wind turbine project in Solano County, California. To appreciate this take permit some content may be useful.

Permits 120

Permits Drafting United States Injury 120

ENR Construction

APRIL 2, 2024

Bechtel has EPC contract to build TerraPower's estimated $4B sodium-cooled reactor at commercial scale at former coal power plant site in Wyoming.

Wyoming 28

Wyoming Permits US Estimating 28

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 25, 2013

In a hugely important judicial decision advancing onsite renewable energy, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania has found ground mounted solar photovoltaics to be an “accessory use” permitted as of right in all zoning districts. Such zoning interpretations risk stalling a key segment of the clean energy sector.

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Zoning Permits Pennsylvania Office 120

Wolgast Corporation

JUNE 28, 2022

Once permits are received, site work is typically the first activity for a new build, and for a remodel or build-out, first is demolition followed by carpentry in many circumstances. Additionally, as a general contractor, we self-perform trades including site work, concrete, rough and finish carpentry, and millwork.

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Commercial Income Construction Materials 124

HardHatChat

JANUARY 17, 2017

A big part of going from a vendor to a partner is providing insightful counsel and realistic expectations at all stages of a commercial construction project – even if it isn’t necessarily what the client wants to hear. Streamline our processes.

Commercial 156

Commercial Contractors Bidding Spirit 156

Wolgast Corporation

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Does the current zoning of the space/building permit your intended business use? Is it residential when you need commercial or manufacturing designation? Rezoning can be done, it’s just a matter of time that you have available and paying for permits. A remodel project could face discrepancies without it.

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Commercial Remodeling Finance Permits 62

Construction Equipment

JUNE 1, 2015

The drones will be primarly used on "construction projects that need constant documentation, whether it's a bridge project or a large commercial building that's going up that needs to be managed from a building information standpoint," said AirShark’s Jon Burdreski.

Commercial 48

Commercial Vermont Permits Documentation 48

Construction Equipment

JUNE 1, 2015

The drones will be primarly used on "construction projects that need constant documentation, whether it's a bridge project or a large commercial building that's going up that needs to be managed from a building information standpoint," said AirShark’s Jon Burdreski.

Commercial 48

Commercial Vermont Permits Documentation 48

BRIKS Design-Build Group

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Develop a Commercial site with BRIKS Design-Build Group. Nowadays building commercial sites can be a tough and complicated process as it includes a lot of federal permissions and zonal documents. Unlike the residential areas there are specific requirements for a commercial site that ensures the credibility of the constructed building.

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Commercial Site Design Permits 26

ENR Construction

MAY 11, 2021

Vineyard Wind project, off Massachusetts, wins federal construction permit, and will be built under a PLA, as state announces it will bid out new ocean real estate for 1.6 GW more wind capacity

Massachusetts 55

Massachusetts Commercial Permits US 55

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

Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Though house prices have been steadily rising, the demand for residential and commercial property from both local and international investors continues to surge as well. You should also know which materials are ideal for building commercial properties that attract your target customers. Conduct Market Research.

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Income Commercial Feasibility Residential 156

HardHatChat

AUGUST 3, 2010

In today’s economic climate, most retail development firms, shopping center landlords, office building owners and especially general commercial construction contractors would be wise to take a step back and ask themselves if they are leaving any money on the table when it comes to new business and servicing their customers. Leave a comment.

Commercial 196

Commercial Retail Construction US 196

HardHatChat

MAY 4, 2010

At the end of 2009, I wrote a blog post called “Commercial Construction Trends to Watch in 2010.” Despite an increase in overall retail sales this year, new commercial construction has been shelved for a lot of stores that don’t stand out either for their low price point or customer experience. Looks like brighter days are ahead.

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Retail Commercial Construction Remodeling 159

HardHatChat

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Plus, having worked in many states and major cities, we’re familiar with the local construction landscape and can help anticipate regional considerations for labor, permitting and approvals.

Retail 296

Retail Green Construction Regulation 296

ENR Construction

DECEMBER 15, 2014

FAA gives out five new commercial drone permits, some to construction sector companies, bringing total permits to 13. Technology'

Commercial 47

Commercial Permits Construction 47

HardHatChat

APRIL 6, 2010

Unfortunately, some commercial real estate developers and even shopping center landlords think a local construction management team is the only way to go because a national general contractor is a traveling group of gypsies roving from project to project. You’ll have an easier time with local jurisdictional construction and permit approvals.

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Commercial Contractors Retail Construction 174

HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

If you’re looking to buy distressed commercial property , your eyes are probably as big as saucers. commercial properties in current distress. But before you take on the role of receiver, here are five questions you must address with your general commercial construction contractor before assuming receivership of a distressed property.

Commercial 168

Commercial Construction Lien Deals 168

Construction Dive

MARCH 13, 2019

The soaring value of commercial building permits in 2018 is expected to hold its momentum, driven largely by urban renovations and suburban data centers.

Iowa 89

Iowa Permits Renovating Commercial 89

Pro Builder

MARCH 4, 2022

Roughly 557,000 building permits were issued for single-family residential projects in 2021, making it one of the most productive years for construction on record. Building permits have been issued for roughly 323K single family homes and over 233K multifamily units in the last 10 years.

Housing 98

Housing Dallas Metro Permits 98

Construction Equipment

JANUARY 17, 2019

Federal regulators announced plans on Monday to change drone operating rules, which would allow individuals to fly UAVs over populated areas and at night, without needing a permit. According to NPR, these changes could allow for drones to be used to survey construction sites, among other uses.

Commercial 57

Commercial Permits Regulation Construction 57

Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 31, 2021

The question de riguer in commercial real estate transactions is if PFAS is included in a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment? And there is at least one place where there appears to be a complete disconnect, as I described last year in a post, Maryland the First State to Legislate Permitted Use of PFAS.

Site 156

Site Commercial United States Regulation 156

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 3, 2013

· Wind power is allowed throughout the City and again, only a building permit is needed if the maximum height of any ground-mounted wind energy system is 65 feet or 20 feet above the tree line, whichever is greater or 10 feet above roof of primary structure. · The keeping of livestock and animals is permitted.

Baltimore 120

Baltimore Zoning Green Permits 120

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. Plan for Extra Permitting Hoops. Here are three key takeaways from our experiences over the years: 1.

New York City 267

New York City Construction Chicago Permits 267

Green Industry Professionals

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

A proposed ordinance would ban commercial landscapers from working on Sundays, unless you have a permit.

Florida 63

Florida Permits Commercial 63

HardHatChat

MARCH 15, 2011

But regardless of which national big box retailer enters downtown Chicago (or any city’s urban core for that matter), it needs to make sure its commercial general contractor has experience not only in stores with smaller footprints, but also in multi-story, mixed-used urban developments with existing commercial tenants or residents.

Retail 205

Retail Chicago Commercial Michigan 205

Construction Equipment

JUNE 9, 2017

The first proposal put forth for comment is The Commercial Learner's Permit Validity rule change. If accepted, states will be able to issue a CDL learner's permit (CLP) with a longer expiration date. Currently, CLP's permits expire in six months. The amended rule would expend the permit to one year.

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Permits Roads Commercial Safety 52

ENR Construction

APRIL 20, 2020

of Homeland Security update adds commercial work and 'support' jobs in inspections and permitting. Aimed at states and municipalities, Dept.

Permits 40

Permits Inspections Security Commercial 40

BD+C

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Utah became the latest state to update its commercial building energy efficiency code from the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) to the 2018 IECC in July. The new code permits the use of the ASHRAE/IES 90.1-2016 2016 standard, giving building owners and design teams an alternative compliance path.

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Utah Permits Commercial Plans 40