HardHatChat

MARCH 17, 2015

All signs have been pointing to a robust commercial construction pipeline, with activity consistently on the rise. In fact, last year, the value of all commercial construction contracts signed in the Chicago area was close to $10.6 billion, an 18 percent jump over 2013, according to Dodge Data & Analytics, a New York research firm.

Design 120

Design Commercial Budgeting Budget 120

BD+C

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

AFH is a not-for-profit organization that bridges economic, racial, and social divisions by providing under-resourced youth with the keys to self-sufficiency through paid employment in art and design. Behnisch Architekten has unveiled the first image of the EpiCenter Expansion, a new multi-use building for Artists For Humanity (AFH).

Boston 82

Boston Design Green Sustainability 82

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MAY 25, 2016

Bruce Rauner recently announced that leaders at the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity and business stakeholders will collaborate in organizing a newly formed private, non-profit organization focusing exclusively on increasing Illinois’ competitiveness for job creation and investment. Bruce Rauner, U.S.

Illinois 47

Illinois Profitability Chicago Organization 47

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 22, 2017

1] The United States is largest user of energy for commercial use. The fastest growing energy consumer is the commercial building sector. Examples of commercial sector buildings include retail stores, office buildings, government buildings, restaurants, hotels, schools, hospitals, and leisure and recreational facilities.

Commercial 100

Commercial United States Life Cycle Management 100

Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 31, 2016

The City of Rockville, Maryland has adopted the International Green Construction Code 2012 as mandatory for all commercial and multi family building. Developers and building in Rockville may be ahead of many places across America in that they realize green building can save the planet and we all can profit from it.

Green 120

Green Maryland Regulation Commissioning 120

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

It functions like an “as-needed”, “on-demand” repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction program, and is based upon proven LEAN principles. Job Order Contracting 2021 contract use a locally researched detailed unit price book (UPB) based upon associated commercial construction specifications.

Contract 130

Contract Bidding Procurement CSI 130

Help Everybody Everyday

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Commercial. And you don’t have to look any further than HGTV to see how profitable (or challenging) residential work can be. Those renovating a restaurant or building a sports stadium are working within the commercial market. What do they hope to achieve by renovating their kitchen? Residential.

Industrial 149

Industrial Construction Bidding Renovating 149

Fieldwire

APRIL 18, 2022

While we will always need to renovate and construct buildings, researchers are assessing the causes of emissions and developing sustainable alternatives to traditional practices. Residential and commercial buildings produce about 40% of greenhouse gas emissions each year, and construction practices contribute to the general pollution rate.

Industrial 98

Industrial Regulation Sustainability Construction 98

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

JOC unit prices include direct material, labor and equipment costs, but not indirect costs or profits which are addressed in the coefficient(s). The use of labor-only line items is appropriate for use when proper internal controls are in place and incidental to construction.

Contract 226

Contract Office Negotiation Documentation 226

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 30, 2023

As SVP of Commercial Markets, Salla uses her expertise to advance the use of technology in the commercial sector to transform the built environment.  Originally from Finland, Salla holds a master’s in architecture and structural engineering. When dealing with pre-existing infrastructure –  renovations, retrofitting, etc.

Industrial 52

Industrial Construction Fabrication Innovation 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 30, 2023

As SVP of Commercial Markets, Salla uses her expertise to advance the use of technology in the commercial sector to transform the built environment.  Originally from Finland, Salla holds a master’s in architecture and structural engineering. When dealing with pre-existing infrastructure –  renovations, retrofitting, etc.

Industrial 52

Industrial Construction Fabrication Innovation 52

Job Order Contracting

JULY 26, 2017

AIA MasteSpec or BSD Speclink specifications or the owner equivalent are generally used for commercial construction. it can be difficult for awarded JOC contractors to make a reasonable profit and can place undue pressure on the contractor. Be Specifications should be per the Job Order Contract and associated with the UPB.

Bidding 100

Bidding Contract Contractors Electrical 100

Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

So interior design estimate is very much essential to figure out the cost of designing commercial or residential interiors. Interior designers get the ability to ascertain the prices and budgets that bring satisfaction to their clients and make their business profitable.

Estimating 40

Estimating Design Residential Renovating 40

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

OCTOBER 8, 2013

With the move, the company will use sustainable design in the building renovation and implement a higher volume manufacturing process. ” The company builds the ELF, a pedal and solar electric powered vehicle, which is the cleanest, most efficient vehicle commercially available. .”

North Carolina 65

North Carolina San Jose Electrical South Carolina 65

Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

The construction delivery method affects the outcome of any renovation, repair, or new construction project. Reasonable profit. “It Note that commercial and public owners, contractors, etc. BIM , however, is not the solution if the focus and/or requirement is associated with 3D visualization. More predictable revenue stream.

Construction 40

Construction Change Orders Procurement Legal 40

Levelset

JUNE 10, 2022

Construction businesses that are looking to thrive would do well to pay close attention to the differences between residential and commercial construction projects. At first glance, residential and commercial projects have similarities. Residential vs. commercial construction definitions. Commercial construction.

Residential 52

Residential Commercial Cash Flow Construction 52

Rory Woolsey

MAY 31, 2012

“ What are the” appropriate” markups for overhead, profit and contingency when budgeting facilities construction projects?” Beyond this, the installing contractor’s overhead(s) and profit will need to be added. Rory Woolseys Construction Estimating Blog. Construction Estimating One Bite at a Time.

Estimating 40

Estimating Overhead Profitability Construction 40

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 16, 2021

Rethinking Job Order Contracts to drive best value facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build outcomes. Job order contracting is a project delivery method that was developed to expedite the numerous repair, renovation, maintenance, and “minor” new construction projects facing real property portfolios owners.

Contract 192

Contract Overhead Bidding United States 192

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 23, 2013

Key to JOC is the availability of a commercial catalogue of construction prices, called a Unit Price Book (UPB), such as those produced by RSMeans Company, LLC. 97, it means they offer a three per cent discount off the commercial prices as established by the UPB. For instance, if a contractor’s bid is.97,

Contract 45

Contract Procurement United States Subcontracting 45

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 9, 2016

Craft3 Fund: Craft3 is a non-profit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that has partnered with SBCI to make loans to small businesses with a focus on underserved communities across the state. CSP will place cash deposits with the lending institution as additional collateral support to help lenders approve the loan.

Washington 40

Washington Commercial Employment Retail 40

Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 25, 2014

In normal times, contractors who pay close attention to their Five Key Performance Indicators financial reports and stay aware of the macro global economy and the micro local economy can plan ahead and earn a normal profit after paying the owners a reasonable salary. Pent Up Demand For Construction Projects.

Contractors 48

Contractors Accounting Hawaii Profitability 48

Business Facilities

JULY 11, 2014

Not-for-profit organizations and Community groups are eligible. Loans are available up to $100,000 or 50% of total eligible project cost (whichever is less), and can be used for land and building acquisition; building, construction and renovation; machinery and equipment acquisition and installation; and working capital.

Pennsylvania 45

Pennsylvania Finance Zoning Banking 45

The Korte Company

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Today, most commercial refrigeration systems are powered by anhydrous ammonia cooling units. Then, they can work together with the contractor to design the most profitable space. Renovation of an 82,114-square-foot Amazon Fresh facility in Wood Dale, Illinois. Powerful ammonia HVAC systems.

Construction 69

Construction Illinois Concrete Electrical 69

Business Facilities

OCTOBER 31, 2016

With the highest concentration of scientists and engineers in the world, it’s no wonder Nestlé cited the “commercial and technical competence” of the state’s highly educated workforce as a key factor in its decision. Nestlé Health Science is in good company. One of these visionary companies is AeroFarms.

New Jersey 40

New Jersey Innovation NJ Commercial 40

Business Facilities

AUGUST 7, 2019

The American Gaming Association’s (AGA) State of the States 2018: The AGA Survey of the Commercial Casino Industry, is an economic analysis of U.S. commercial gaming in the 2017 calendar year. percent over 2016’s figure, and direct taxes from commercial gaming passed the $9 billion mark. According to Oxford Economics, the U.S.

Travel 51

Travel Las Vegas Nevada Florida 51

Rory Woolsey

JANUARY 16, 2012

The inventory of houses on the market is declining which is good for residential construction and on the commercial side there are many aged facilities that are in need of renovation or replacement. Kaiser Constructors and has worked on projects ranging from heavy, military, industrial, commercial and residential.

Estimating 45

Estimating Construction Overhead Contract 45

Levelset

JULY 18, 2022

It’s an excellent time to consider starting a plumbing company, as both the residential and commercial sectors are experiencing a wave of new construction, and that means opportunities for plumbing companies, which are expected to grow revenues by more than 1% annually for the next five years. Read more: The profit roadmap for contractors.

Cash Flow 52

Cash Flow Accounting Profitability Legal 52

Levelset

JULY 19, 2022

It’s an excellent time to consider starting a painting company, as both the residential and commercial sectors are experiencing a wave of new construction, and that means opportunities for painters. Will your business focus on residential customers or commercial painting projects ? Read more: The profit roadmap for contractors.

Cash Flow 52

Cash Flow Accounting Profitability Residential 52

Levelset

JULY 15, 2022

It’s an excellent time to consider starting an electrical company, as both the residential and commercial sectors are experiencing a wave of new construction, and that means opportunities for the electrical industry, which is expected to grow revenues by more than 1.5% Read more: The profit roadmap for contractors.

Electrical 52

Electrical Cash Flow Accounting Profitability 52

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 9, 2016

High Performance Building Program (HPB): (newpa.com/hpb) Provides financial assistance in the form of grant or loan funds that will be used by eligible applicants to underwrite the cost premiums associated with the design and construction or major renovation of high performance buildings in the Commonwealth.

Pennsylvania 40

Pennsylvania Zoning Finance Liability 40

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 26, 2016

facility or infrastructure (road, bridges, airports, mass transit, utility…) renovation, repair, sustainability, maintenance, and minor new construction projects. Drywall installers work in teams for commercial projects. Should a UPB include overhead and profit? They may be regulated by Federal/State/Local statue.

Contract 100

Contract Overhead Profitability Contractors 100

Building Information Management

JUNE 8, 2015

The construction delivery method plays a significant role in setting the tone of any renovation, repair, sustainability, or new construction project and its eventual success or failure. project with a reasonable profit margin. Most notable. or custom software programs and relational database technology. While both spreadsheets and.

BIM 40

BIM Life Cycle Contract Environment 40

Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

David Roeder, spokesman for the Illinois DCEO, explains that potential investments “could mean a lot to early stage companies, and more importantly could turn into an ownership stake in those companies that the state could sell at a profit.”. The budgeted renovations amount to more than $13 million. Of those jobs, approximately 33.5

Illinois 51

Illinois Arlington Chicago Airports 51

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JULY 11, 2014

Commercial District Revolving Loan Trust Funds: ESD has capitalized over $600,000, making funds available to five community-based corporations to administer and make loans to small retail and service businesses in their service areas. To learn more about the Regional Councils, please visit www.nyopenforbusiness.com.

New York 40

New York Finance Products Transportation 40

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 8, 2016

Bond Financing: A creditworthy manufacturing company, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization or an exempt facility in New Jersey can apply for long-term financing under the Bond Financing Program. Or, $500,000 with no dollar limit in tax-exempt bonds for qualified not-for-profit organizations. FINANCING & GRANTS.

New Jersey 40

New Jersey Finance Banking NJ 40

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Samsung recently announced it will invest nearly $4 billion dollars to expand and renovate its manufacturing plant, creating 600 new permanent jobs and 3,000 construction jobs. According to Samsung, the renovations are needed to better meet the rapidly growing demands of its OEM customers for mobile chip technology. “We

Kansas City 62

Kansas City Cleveland Austin Albuquerque 62

Fieldwire

JANUARY 16, 2024

What should you know to maximize your profits and grow your business? Additionally, experts predict commercial drone use on construction sites will exceed consumer use, as these devices allow management to oversee far more than they could from the ground. For example, many crews renovate existing, occupied buildings.

Project Management 52

Project Management Management Construction Life Cycle 52