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Cannabis Retail Construction: How to Navigate the Green Rush

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Between 2018 and 2022, Englewood’s national construction work in the cannabis retail industry grew by 100% and we expect that trajectory to continue as more states legalize recreational marijuana use and cannabis firms expand into new markets.

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Objective, reliable, and veriable Construction Cost Estimates

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Objective, reliable, and veriable Construction Cost Estimates are critical to best value outcomes for all repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build activities. A knowledgeable and well-trained estimating team is a key component along with a robust processes, procedures, a objective and granular local market construction task data. #1

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What You Should Know Before Taking a Construction Loan

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However, with a construction loan , you can build your dream home from scratch without making compromises. A construction loan is high-interest, short-term financing that you can use to custom-build your home. Discussed below are the things you should know before taking out a construction loan. How construction loans work.

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Challenges & Opportunities in Commercial Construction

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As a National General Contractor working across multiple verticals in the commercial construction space, we understand the challenges (COVID and Supply Chain) facing our retail, restaurant, hospitality, and senior housing clients. Going with the lowest bidder is rarely worth it. Getting it right the first time can save you time and money.

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Legalized Marijuana: Opportunities and Impact for Commercial Real Estate and Construction

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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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JOC Program Manager’s Duties

Job Order Contracting

A JOC Program Manager’s Duties are critical to assuring quality, on-time, and on-budget construction project delivery. Obtain and evaluate proposals from job order contractors and other vendors on approved construction projects. Ensure vendor/ contractor compliance with all safety and code regulations.

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3 Secrets to Successful Landmark-Status Building Construction Projects

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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.