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Avoiding Commercial Construction Remodeling Pitfalls.

HardHatChat

For a number of reasons ā€“ usually cost, location or a lease agreement ā€“ commercial real estate owners are opting to refresh or remodel their retail stores , restaurants and hotels instead of building new commercial construction projects. If you have questions about undertaking a commercial remodeling project Iā€™d love to hear them.

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Three Easy Steps to Building a Commercial Building

Wolgast Corporation

Whether it is a healthcare practice, manufacturing facility, office building, auto dealership, or restaurant, or if it is new construction or a remodel, we use the steps or phases of Design-Build construction to break down the commercial construction process most efficiently for our clients.

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The Qualified Remodeler blog: True quality, based on real qualifications

Construction Marketing Ideas

Qualified Remodeler magazine performs the traditional media gatekeeper function. That is, the well-established magazine publisher draws on its resources and contributors and can screen submissions and published material for relevance and quality.

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Commercial Construction Highs and Lows of 2011

HardHatChat

As 2011 comes to a close, itā€™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. HIGH ā€“ Everyone was submitting drawings in 2011. In fact, our commercial construction budget work was back to 2008 levels.

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Companies Seek to Attract Needed Workers with Wage Hikes, Bonuses, Insurance

Pro Builder

Construction and maintenance companies have long battled with the severe lack of skilled labor, but the past year has only worsened conditions. In an attempt to draw in more employees, some company owners are hiking wages, offering bonuses, and including health insurance. There's a lot of competition for skilled carpenters," he said.

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Questions Commercial Buyers Should Ask When Shopping for a New Building

Wolgast Corporation

Are there any As Built drawings or Architectural Plans? These are very important and would save money in the event of a remodel or expansion in the future. Your Architect can create As Built drawings for a fee. A remodel project could face discrepancies without it. Is there enough room for parking?

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Home Remodel and Addition

Green Home Design Architect

Work is under way for the remodeling phase for our clients' homes in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. The home remodelling plans include building an addition to add living space ( brown sections on drawings indicate remodelled areas / changes ). Check back for ongoing construction photos !