HardHatChat

AUGUST 7, 2019

A version of this post was published in Illinois Real Estate Journal as a byline article from Englewood Construction. Earlier this summer, Englewood Construction’s home state of Illinois passed a bill making it the 11 th state in the U.S. to legalize the use of recreational marijuana. Timing Is Everything.

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HardHatChat

AUGUST 28, 2018

Budget is always a major consideration for our commercial construction clients, and as a general contractor we devote significant time to the budgeting process. Getting Too Specific on Specifications.

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HardHatChat

AUGUST 12, 2014

Theres no question about it, commercial construction is back in a big way in the Chicago area, as Crains Chicago Business recently reported in a story featuring Englewood Construction , activity of is up 16 percent when compared to the same time period last year for all commercial construction. Scheduling.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 7, 2017

Construction is no exception. Technology has been changing the way the construction industry operates, and mobile devices are being used more and more to manage and track every point of a project, big or small. Collaboration helps define non-negotiables, whether it’s deadlines, budget, or equipment. Accountability. Consistency.

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PC Construction

MARCH 10, 2023

To wrap up our celebration of Women in Construction week, over 30 women from all regions and departments of PC Construction got together virtually this morning to make introductions, connect and share ideas for the future. Industry wide, only about 9% of the construction workforce is made up of women, and only 1% in field positions.

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ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

No new negotiations have been scheduled as union leaders work to reach a consensus with members who rejected the latest tentative contract.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Often, construction business owners postpone deciding what they must do to improve their companies. The day-to-day activities of bidding, negotiating contracts, scheduling crews and meeting with customers force them to keep their heads down to finish projects.'

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Lets Build

JUNE 23, 2023

What do your construction KPIs look like? Your construction KPIs should do more than measure a project’s health—they should show you where profit and productivity are dropping, why they’re dropping, and how to fix the issue. If they all revolve around your financials, you might be shrinking your own profit margins.

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Rory Woolsey

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Rory Woolseys Construction Estimating Blog. Construction Estimating One Bite at a Time. “Negotiating” JOC. This week the blog topic is on “Negotiating” unit price line items taken from national estimating guides on competitively bid contracts that are publically funded and subject to audits.

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Lets Build

JUNE 23, 2023

What do your construction KPIs look like? Your construction KPIs should do more than measure a project’s health—they should show you where profit and productivity are dropping, why they’re dropping, and how to fix the issue. If they all revolve around your financials, you might be shrinking your own profit margins.

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HardHatChat

JANUARY 18, 2011

Bill Di Santo (right) overseeing a design-build project for Englewood Construction. January is a great time to create a commercial construction checklist of resolutions to help improve your commercial real estate business in the coming year. Schedule a commercial construction preventive maintenance visit.

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HardHatChat

JANUARY 27, 2011

Franchise restaurants are the rise, like this new Mrs. Fields that Englewood Construction built in Orland Park Mall. As suggested in my 2011 commercial construction trends blog post, there seems to be a rise in new restaurant construction, particularly among franchise restaurants. Each franchise is different. Bill Di Santo.

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cnstrctr

AUGUST 10, 2019

When I first started my career in the construction industry I had no idea what a construction project manager was or did. So what exactly is a construction project manager and what do they do on a project? A construction project manager is someone who is responsible for the execution of a construction project.

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Fieldwire

AUGUST 31, 2023

If you decide to start your own subcontracting business, you’ll be able to reap many of the most significant benefits of working as a general contractor — like greater flexibility in job hours and scheduling. BLOG Why is construction so hard? Construction expert Jim Rogers explains. Schedule a Demo

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The J OCPB (JOC Price Book: reflects the current local costs in detail for construction tasks expected to be performed in the geographical area of the base contract with the primary use of developing a detailed line-item price. Army Job Order Contracts fail to meet critical AFARS requirements most of the time. 5117.9001 Definitions.

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Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 5, 2019

Construction estimator is mainly liable for completing any building construction projects successfully. The construction estimator has to create accurate estimation and it depends on various requirements. Good Construction Estimator should possess the following qualities :- 1.

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Fieldwire

APRIL 24, 2023

Inflation has been hard on the construction industry. How can you keep your construction costs down to minimize the impact of inflation? IoT applications can also help you track new expenses on the construction site. Wearable sensors have been perhaps the most popular IoT technologies in construction so far.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 13, 2023

.” This quote primarily relates to personal finance, but his advice also rings true in the construction industry. And while profit margins in construction are notoriously tight (4-6%), there are steps you can take to increase your profitability without compromising the quality of your work. Have a look below. It does matter.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 19, 2022

AU 2022 Day 2 Recap: The Most Interesting Moments of the Construction Session . If you weren’t able to make it to AU 2022, that’s okay, because we recorded these construction sessions and theater talks for on-demand streaming. 10 Construction Sessions You Might Have Missed. How Will the Construction Sector Get to Net Zero?

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 10, 2023

The career path for those in construction has the potential to be rewarding, but you may find that it is challenging to navigate a constantly changing landscape. . There are a lot of processes and ideas that the construction industry does well, but there are so many that other industries do better. How can learning impact your career?

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 5, 2017

This course teaches students strategies and procedures for technical discussion and negotiation with contractors in the JOC task order process. Please contact the appropriate authority as soon as possible to assure you ability to attend. 2017 PURPLE BOOK. DPW JOB ORDER CONTRACTING ADVANCED. Tuition: $1246 CEU’s: 2.0. requirements.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 18, 2016

facilities inspection programs generate requirements for sustainment, restoration, modernization work and minor new construction. FM must ensure that requests for work other than construction are not done. Construction equipment. Construction materials only (lumber, concrete, etc.), place at the construction site.

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Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Liabilities of a Quantity Surveyor: A Quantity Surveyor (QS) is a professional who mainly deals with construction costs and contracts associated with the Construction Industry. Give suggestion on construction cost and strategic planning to potential owners, architects, engineers and public authorities.

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Construction Dive

DECEMBER 11, 2014

By Paul Levin Pricing of claims and change orders falls into two categories: forward pricing, where the price and time is negotiated before the work is done; and post pricing -- pricing and schedule adjustments made during or after performance of the work.

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Constructlaw

JUNE 30, 2021

This article summarizes the current landscape in Pennsylvania and California as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, and highlights important considerations for employers in the construction industry in relation to vaccines and navigating a post-mask mandate world. Employer Vaccine Protocols.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

In this article, we’ll explain additional insured endorsements, and how they work in construction. Further reading: 9 Common Types of Construction Insurance Policies. Additional insured endorsements have recently drawn more attention in the construction industry. What is an additional insured? all of which operate differently.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 13, 2023

This quote primarily relates to personal finance, but his advice also rings true in the construction industry. And while profit margins in construction are notoriously tight (4-6%), there are steps you can take to increase your profitability without compromising the quality of your work. Have a look below. It does matter.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 24, 2017

Job Order Contract Staffing should include skilled owners and construction contractors, and the limited use of JOC consultants. Job Order Contract Staffing Requirements. While some owners rely upon JOC consultant to manage their JOC Program, this practice should be temporary only. Want to learn more? contact-form].

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Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

The prospective candidate has to report to the deputy general manager (construction) as well as supervise assistant project manager or project administrator. Create construction programmes to guarantee detailed planning of time, costs and quality of projects. Make communication efficiently with all the stakeholders of the project.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 31, 2017

Based upon the type and location of the organization, the JOC Program Manager must assure that the JOC Program is in full compliance statues/regulations/laws pertaining to the acquisition and use of capital funds for a facility and/or physical infrastructure renovation, repair, maintenance, and/or minor new construction.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Construction bids are critical to winning more work, so it pays to have a solid understanding of what they entail and what you can do to improve your bidding performance. . In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about construction bids. What is the Construction Bidding Process? Bid Solicitation.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Unfortunately, construction project success is not a given. In fact, surveys show that construction projects routinely come in over budget. The various invested parties (discussed below) get a chance to have their say, while the construction firm can voice any concerns ahead of time. And timelines?

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Pro Builder

MARCH 24, 2021

We had to negotiate our final draw on every home,” says Molthan. So, we were stuck holding the bag and negotiating on it.” BuildTools provides a way to document client interactions and remove any gray area, keeping everyone up to date on common points of conflict such as budgets, change orders, and schedules.

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Work Gearz

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

But is it possible to construct a whole building without considering a traditional mortgage or a construction loan? What construction loan is? How construction loan work. What are Construction Loans? The three most common types of construction loans are: 1.) How Does the Construction Loan Work?

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The Korte Company

OCTOBER 9, 2018

It’s a rudimentary idea on the surface, but behind the veneer it’s clear that hotel construction projects have many moving parts. The key to success is optimizing a wide array of hotel construction costs associated with these projects. Understand hard costs in hotel construction. Construction project insurance premiums.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 6, 2014

Deacon is looking for a senior level Estimator with experience in conceptual estimates, negotiated work, competitive bidding, etc. Experience should be on projects valued from $5 to $50 million in commercial new construction and renovations. 5+ yrs experience Estimating within Commercial Construction.

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Construction Junkie

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

We’ve seen that firsthand in the construction industry in recent years with the emergence of bricklaying , rebar-tying , and overhead drilling robots. A newer robot hitting construction sites is Canvas , a semi-autonomous robot that promises to provide Level 5 finish on drywall. “We

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