Pro Builder

JULY 21, 2022

Remodeling Sector Eyes Slower Growth Ahead in 2023. Affordability concerns and moderating home price appreciation are causing a slowdown in the remodeling sector, though spending is expected to remain historically high into the year ahead. Remodeling. Remodeling Sales + Marketing. Remodeling Projects. Remodeling.

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Remodeling Permits Retail Housing 52

HardHatChat

DECEMBER 6, 2018

It has been another successful year for Englewood Construction, and with the calendar flipping over to December we’re excited to see what 2019 will bring. Developers Think Outside the Big Box to Fill Retail Vacancies. Restaurants Dish Up New-Construction Opportunities.

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Commercial Industrial Retail Construction 319

HardHatChat

JULY 16, 2015

Online retailers opening their first physical stores need to be as well-versed in a shopping center’s holy trinity as proven and successful bricks-and-mortar retailers already are. Now, retailers are realizing there’s space for both online and bricks-and-mortar players in today’s omni-channel marketplace.

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Retail Commercial Construction Remodeling 120

HardHatChat

APRIL 24, 2023

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. For example, the project can be risky if you only chase after the lowest bid.

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Commercial Construction Retail Housing 156

Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The retailer aims to build or convert more than 150 locations by 2029 and remodel 650 stores during the next 12 months.

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Remodeling Plans Retail 118

HardHatChat

JANUARY 15, 2018

As we flip the calendar over to 2018 this month, it’s a great time to share some of the commercial construction trends we predict will shape our work in the year ahead. #1: As the nature of shopping centers evolve, commercial construction firms will continue to be busy reworking existing mall retail space for new purposes. #3:

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HardHatChat

OCTOBER 19, 2009

For a number of reasons – usually cost, location or a lease agreement – commercial real estate owners are opting to refresh or remodel their retail stores , restaurants and hotels instead of building new commercial construction projects. Chuck Taylor. Director of Operations. Tel: 847-233-9200 x712.

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Remodeling Commercial Construction Renovating 176

Pro Builder

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Low-Cost Fire Protection For New Home Building/Remodeling. home improvement retailers. Based on averages, a 2,100 square foot home may require six AFCI units, which means the added cost to construction would be between $240 and $282 per home to protect a home from electrical arcing. Thu, 12/09/2021 - 14:28. said Arnold.

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Remodeling Electrical Injury Safety 105

HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

Michigan Avenue in Chicago is seeing a mix of high-end retailers and value retailers, a trend that will continue in 2013 in markets across the country. This mix benefits retailers such as American Girl, which Englewood built out in 2009 at Water Tower Place, as more foot traffic passes through the area.

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Commercial Retail Chicago Construction 289

HardHatChat

MAY 4, 2010

At the end of 2009, I wrote a blog post called “Commercial Construction Trends to Watch in 2010.” With four months under our belt, I think the time is right to revisit one of the trends I mentioned called “Back on Track” and its relevance to the retail construction industry. Think I’ll give myself a “B” on that one.

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Retail Commercial Construction Remodeling 159

HardHatChat

JUNE 21, 2012

Observations and Conversations about Commercial Construction, Development and Management. What are Today’s Best New Retail Developments? A proper pre-construction analysis can help developers avoid the "build it and they will come" approach, which can end disastrously as this property in Crest Hill illustrates.

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Retail Commercial Chicago Leases 216

Construction Marketing

JUNE 30, 2015

There are many things you can change and remodel in your home, but these 7 key home improvements are guaranteed to increase the value of your home. Remodeling the Kitchen. After all, the kitchen is the heart of the home and kitchen remodeling continues to have the highest budget allocation. Adding a Bathroom.

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Remodeling IDEA Life Cycle Chicago 120

HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

But just how would Chicago hosting the Olympics affect the city’s restaurant and retail construction activity ? Given the fact that most national and international retailers already have stores in Chicago, most retail construction will involve remodeling and expansion of existing stores. I say back the bid!

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Chicago Retail Bidding Permits 120

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.

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Chicago Commercial Construction Remodeling 278

HardHatChat

DECEMBER 22, 2011

As 2011 comes to a close, it’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. In fact, our commercial construction budget work was back to 2008 levels. HIGH – Everyone was submitting drawings in 2011.

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Commercial Union Retail Construction 207

HardHatChat

JANUARY 6, 2020

Englewood’s business development team attended ICSC’s CenterBuild conference in December, where conversations revolved around retail activity and opportunities in 2020. Here are four commercial construction and commercial real estate trends we expect to shape our business and our industry: 1. Retail Developers Will Play All Sides: .

Retail 31

Retail Commercial Housing Construction 31

Wolgast Corporation

JANUARY 12, 2023

Having five options for your construction delivery means you can use a builder that provides the most efficiency, value, expertise, and flexibility you need. To us, that means that we are comprehensive and specialized in whatever is the best way to complete any type of building and solve our customer’s construction needs. Restoration.

Commercial 91

Commercial Construction Retail Michigan 91

Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

These Tradeswomen Are Working to Diversify the Construction Industry. of the construction industry workforce and it has remained around that level for the past 18 years, according to NAHB. Construction. cbroderick. Wed, 09/16/2020 - 09:11. Women make up 10.3%

Industrial 98

Industrial NAHB Renovating Construction 98

Wolgast Corporation

APRIL 25, 2022

Office Remodel (Part II). Depending on how long you’ve been in your building, it’s a good idea to refresh yourself on your remodeling stipulations. From there, the landlord and tenant enter into a construction agreement with the allowance and cost pre-determined. Lease Hold Improvements. Maintenance Coverage.

Leases 62

Leases Remodeling Negotiation Office 62

HardHatChat

MARCH 9, 2010

When it comes to current retail and commercial construction trends , we all know there aren’t a lot of new shopping centers under construction right now, or new office buildings under construction for that matter. Sloppy site – Is a construction safety plan in place and is the site clean? Q uiet over there!

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Contractors Retail Remodeling Commercial 192

HardHatChat

DECEMBER 17, 2010

I’ll say it again, 2010 was a rebuilding year for the commercial construction industry. So I’ve created a commercial construction checklist for what we considered the highs and lows of 2010 commercial construction trends. High – Institutional Construction. It wasn’t as bad as 2009, but not as good as 2008.

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Commercial Retail Construction Chicago 196

HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

Rounding the corner into the final weeks of 2016, it’s time for our annual post predicting the commercial construction trends that will influence the industry in the coming year. Here’s how that overall trend will drive commercial construction opportunities across different sectors in the coming year: Eat.

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Commercial Construction Retail Kansas City 120

Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 21, 2013

To further understand the use of social media in the construction industry, the Construction Marketing Association conducted a national survey of construction professionals. LinkedIn is the top used network by construction professionals ( 91.2% ). For construction, design, remodeling, etc. 2012: 52.6.%

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Comparison Construction Employment Remodeling 254

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. Take a leap of faith.

Commercial 263

Commercial Bidding Negotiation Construction 263

Wolgast Corporation

MARCH 3, 2023

Gerald’s sons, Lynn and the late Patrick and Mark Wolgast left their own legacy on the general contracting company by diversifying to include Design-Build and Construction Management services, helping start the local Associated Builders and Contractors Association Chapter, and forging a relationship with McDonald’s Corporation in the 1980s.

Michigan 118

Michigan Office Remodeling Retail 118

Construction Marketing

AUGUST 30, 2019

A few years back we took a look at the two largest construction lead services serving the commercial construction market: Dodge Data & Analytics and ConstructConnect. ConstructConnect was formed by a merger of CMD Group with iSqFt , BidClerk , and Construction Data. How Construction Lead Services Work.

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Comparison Construction Software Software 123

Pro Builder

DECEMBER 10, 2021

“In 2021, we saw crazy growth,” says Bill Darcy, CEO of the National Kitchen and Bath Association, a not-for-profit trade organization with over 50,000 members, including manufacturers, remodelers, retailers and other industry specialists. “It Remodeling. Remodeling Projects. Right now, it is at 12.6%.”. Kitchen + Bath.

Industrial 52

Industrial Remodeling Renovating Retail 52

Pro Builder

AUGUST 21, 2020

Builders do not in general buy lumber directly from sawmills, but from an intermediate wholesaler or retailer—often a lumber yard (see Buying Products for Home Building & Remodeling: Who and Where). Softwood lumber is also an input into certain manufactured products that are subsequently used in residential construction.

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NAHB IRS Remodeling Products 111

Wolgast Corporation

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Setbacks & Zoning Each municipality is different in their requirements and the type of business, whether it’s a commercial office, retail or a manufacturing company can make a difference to setback and zoning provisions. This is fine if the budget includes the cost of a full exterior remodel.

Zoning 62

Zoning Budgeting Budget Remodeling 62

HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

We were pulling a feeder cable through a Chicago retail construction project when we heard the explosion. It was a case for the Englewood Construction CSI team. At one point or another, even the best Chicago commercial construction contractors are susceptible to a construction site demon. What the heck happened?

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CSI Commercial Site Retail 136

Pro Builder

AUGUST 4, 2021

The problem for home builders and remodelers is that although lumber futures have begun to moderate, lumber packages quoted to builders have held at or near record highs. Retailers and wholesalers do their best to buy low and sell high. National Association of Home Builders. For more, visit nahb.org. Building Materials.

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NAHB Remodeling Inventory Income 98

HardHatChat

OCTOBER 12, 2012

(L-R) William Di Santo, president of Englewood Construction; Dan Tessarolo, principal with Chipman Design Architecture; and Chuck Taylor, director of operations for Englewood, at the Ryder Cup in September. That’s really the only way I can describe Englewood Construction’s experience as a sponsor of the Ryder Cup last month.

Commercial 191

Commercial Retail Chicago US 191

Construction Marketing

JUNE 15, 2010

The Construction Marketing Association (CMA) has a number of Groups and Committees, along with regional and local Chapters with leadership and networking opportunities. Construction Technology. Retail/Hardware/Merchandising. Construction Equipment. Remodeling. . Remodeling. Architectural/Engineering.

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Los Angeles Minneapolis New Jersey Milwaukee 196

HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

In 2009, amid the business challenges of the Great Recession, our company made the decision to start a blog as an outlet to share commercial construction trends, insights, news, and observations on a variety of topics. In one of our first posts, we talked about how the commercial construction industry hasn’t changed that much.

Commercial 58

Commercial News Retail Construction 58

Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 28, 2018

Whether your construction is a simple house upgrade or a commercial remodeling, a wrong contractor can frustrate your efforts and waste a lot of time, money and energy. Invite them personally to your construction site and have a one on one interview. The key to a successful project is hiring the right contractor.

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Contractors Insurance Commercial Bidding 160

Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

6 Things You Can Do to Fix Your Construction Website Now. During my 20-plus years in construction marketing and website design, I’ve talked with hundreds of contractor companies of all sizes, and the one thing I know for sure is that 98% of them hate worrying about their website. . Your Construction Company Has a Website.

Construction 98

Construction Site Contractors Housing 98

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 22, 2010

We identified a lack of information on this important topic, so this blog will cover the complete landscape of construction lead sources and types. To the construction lead powerhouses – Dodge Reports and Reed Construction Data. The Big Dog Lead Generators: McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge and Reed Construction Data.

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Construction Remodeling Claims Products 230