Construction Marketing

MAY 21, 2024

Comparing prices across various retailers isn’t just about finding the cheapest lumber; it’s about understanding market trends and making informed purchasing decisions. These sites often offer features like price history graphs, alert settings for price drops, and direct links to retailer pages.

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Retail Negotiation Comparison Deals 156

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. Here are a couple of my predictions….

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Chicago Retail Bidding Permits 120

HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

That’s right; we are adding staff to our national commercial general contracting firm in what has been a very robust period of activity. The activity level that we saw in the fourth quarter of 2012 in new retail, restaurant and hospitality construction projects is double what we saw a year earlier. That approach is bearing fruit now.

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Commercial News Retail Construction 259

HardHatChat

JULY 25, 2016

It’s a pretty cool ground-up commercial construction project for us because not only is it the first time we’ve worked with this national retail brand, but it’s also the very first Farm & Fleet store in the Chicago area.

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Commercial Chicago Retail Contractors 120

HardHatChat

DECEMBER 9, 2014

According to a recent article from Crain’s Chicago Business , signed contracts for construction projects in the Chicago area were at $4.3 Nothing gets a national commercial contractor more excited than moving dirt. Low – Retail takes a step back. That’s not to say there are no opportunities in new retail construction.

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Commercial Retail Construction Chicago 192

Wolgast Corporation

JANUARY 12, 2023

General Contracting. Over the years, we have diversified from our original General Contracting service that started the company 75 years ago to better serve more industries in our market and also a variety of sizes and complexity of buildings. Construction Management. Restoration. Development/Leaseback Services.

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Commercial Construction Retail Michigan 91

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. What’s wrong with a general contractor focused on commercial construction costs and his construction schedule?

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Contractors Retail Remodeling Commercial 192

HardHatChat

JUNE 23, 2015

Working with a commercial contractor on a negotiated-bid basis, as Englewood Construction does with long-term client American Girl, can minimize the likelihood you’ll hear “no” from your GC during the bidding process. As a national commercial contractor , we are first and foremost in the business of customer service.

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Commercial Contractors Bidding Negotiation 120

HardHatChat

APRIL 6, 2010

Chuck, the construction costs on my project would soar if I don’t hire a local general contracting construction firm. The travel expenses alone for a non-local general contractor would inflate a retail construction bid to the point where the job isn’t economical. Where is your local general contractor following you?

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Commercial Contractors Retail Construction 174

BD+C

APRIL 10, 2014

ROCKVILLE, MD – Foulger-Pratt is pleased to announce the promotion of David Uffelman to President of Foulger-Pratt Contracting, replacing John Barron who has moved on to another opportunity. Contractors'

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Contract Retail Residential Office 49

HardHatChat

APRIL 11, 2014

Englewood Construction is currently negotiating a contract with Mrs. Green’s to convert former Fox and Obel in Chicago. The best work is typically done when a project is viewed as a partnership between a client and commercial general contractor. Setting expectations. In the negotiated process, expectations are set differently.

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Commercial Negotiation Bidding Construction 292

HardHatChat

DECEMBER 22, 2011

We saw drawings for new Chicago restaurant projects, retail construction work, office renovations, school construction and learning center additions – you name it, we saw it. I didn’t think the number of commercial general contractors bidding on one job could be higher than what we saw in 2010. I was wrong.

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Commercial Union Retail Construction 207

Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 26, 2016

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Equipment Contract Retail Profitability 48

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.

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Michigan Office Remodeling Retail 118

HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Working with a client on a design-assist or design-build basis, as Englewood Construction is with the reimagining of Stratford Square Mall, allows the commercial contractor to provide valuable input during the initial planning stages. Design-assist is a bit of a hybrid of the design-build process.

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Commercial Modeling Design Construction 120

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

Partnering in major contracts: Paradox and metaphor. Associated General Contractors of America, “Partnering: A Concept for Success,” Washington, D.C. incentive contracts. construction: a case study on MTRC TKE contract 604 in Hong Kong. Supplier-contractor collaboration in the. Management, 6(3), 159-168.

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Construction Project Management Engineering Management 222

HardHatChat

MAY 13, 2014

Be sure to check references of general contractors before entering into a negotiated or competitive bid situation. Commercial general contractors generally don’t find their way into the mainstream news unless it is for something negative, often involving criminal activity. But the saying goes, all it takes is a few bad apples….

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Commercial Bidding Negotiation Construction 281

HardHatChat

OCTOBER 7, 2010

Commercial construction contractors can save clients thousands of dollars by knowing the right time to buy certain materials. I heard a Home Depot ad on the radio recently targeted to commercial general contractors that made me pause. On the surface, the ad is true – buying building materials in bulk is cheaper.

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Commercial Materials Construction Contractors 235

HardHatChat

JUNE 15, 2010

Granted, when most commercial developers or owners bid out their new restaurant construction project or retail retrofit, a general contractor’s construction costs and experience are a priority, as they should be. And no general contractor should. We won’t compromise a construction safety program to save construction costs.

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Commercial Contractors Construction Retail 180

HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

Delivering the best commercial contracting services to national and international clients is something we feel privileged to do. That’s why, sometimes we have to take a step back and recognize our clients for the opportunities they provide us with new retail, restaurant, education and hotel construction projects.

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Commercial Chicago Retail Contractors 189

HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

3, 2011, that didn’t mean the best Chicago contractors weren’t working. After all, shopping center landlords, restaurants and retailers couldn’t afford to be closed two days in a row. If you’re involved in Chicago retail construction , or any type of commercial construction in a cold weather climate, take note of the checklist below.

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Chicago Commercial Retail Construction 196

Constructlaw

JUNE 17, 2022

But two recent state-court decisions evidence a change in that trend: Both held that the Economic Loss Doctrine bars fraud claims because parties to a commercial contract — often sophisticated and represented by counsel — allocate risk, prescribe damages, and rely on the terms of the bargain.

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Colorado Tennessee Claims Contract 52

Construction Lawyer

JANUARY 28, 2014

The owner, Safeway, hired Nordic to be the general contractor for a Safeway store and retail shops. Subsequently, Safeway made further revisions to various contract documents, including an AIA Document A101-1997 and A201-1997. The issue was whether the Supplementary Conditions were incorporated into the contract or not.

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Drafting Contract AIA Documentation 40

HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

I wouldn’t go so far as to call myself a control freak, but as a national general contractor, it’s part of the job description to be the one calling the shots and telling everyone what to do on a complex commercial construction project. The owner vendor isn’t under contract with us, so there could be a question of who they answer to.

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Commercial Management Project Management Construction 156

HardHatChat

APRIL 16, 2013

As noted early this year, 2012 was a great year for Englewood Construction as we saw our commercial general contracting activity increase immensely. It’s safe to say we have not seen this level of new restaurant construction projects in the commercial general contracting industry since 2007 or 2008. We weren’t wrong.

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Commercial Chicago Construction News 214

HardHatChat

AUGUST 3, 2010

In today’s economic climate, most retail development firms, shopping center landlords, office building owners and especially general commercial construction contractors would be wise to take a step back and ask themselves if they are leaving any money on the table when it comes to new business and servicing their customers.

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Commercial Retail Construction US 196

Contractor Magazine

JUNE 12, 2017

National programs such as the Retail Ready Career Center partner with contracting companies to train military veterans to be HVAC-certified, giving them an opportunity for a new career. read more.

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Texas Retail Contract Contractors 40

HardHatChat

MAY 31, 2012

Don't forget to vet your general contractor's background and experience when reviewing bids. While there are three sides to every story, recent commercial construction news stories like this one from the Chicago Tribune , “Construction firm caught in contract probe” , really burn me up. Was this really worth it in the end?

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Commercial Union Chicago Bidding 245

HardHatChat

JANUARY 19, 2010

The same can be said of the relationship between commercial general contractor and subcontractor. Because without skilled subcontractors a commercial construction general contractor is just a guy in an office. I’d also love to hear your additional comments and suggestions for a successful contractor/subcontractor relationship.

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Commercial Bidding Construction Retail 192

Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

Why As A Construction Contractor - Do you want a resale certificate when all it does is cause you more paperwork? Some Contractors Say - It’s a hassle and if I just pay the tax to my supplier I’m done? Most Construction Contractors are on Monthly or Quarterly Schedule. Wholesale, Retail, Service) When did it become Income?

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Washington Certification Cash Flow Contractors 48

GCP Applied Technologies

JANUARY 9, 2019

Choosing flooring Retail environments. Contractors are under pressure to complete projects on ever-shorter schedules with ever-tighter budgets. Given how common moisture problems are today, flooring contractors should build moisture mitigation into their schedule. Moisture mitigation strategies. Healthcare facilities.

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Concrete Retail Schedule Renovating 92

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 27, 2012

Please feel free to share them with your friends, relatives and most importantly contractors as they will appreciate the humor and perhaps find value in the words of wisdom we are sharing. 80/20 Rule – 80% of a contractor’s wealth and wellbeing comes from 20% of their activities.

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Contractors Cash Flow Construction Accounting 63

Wolgast Corporation

APRIL 25, 2022

The items that are approved and agreed upon are then put into a work plan for contractors to establish a cost. One other important item in your lease contract is who is responsible for maintenance of the interior and exterior of the building you’re occupying. Maintenance Coverage.

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Leases Remodeling Negotiation Office 62

HardHatChat

MARCH 17, 2015

In fact, last year, the value of all commercial construction contracts signed in the Chicago area was close to $10.6 There are so many benefits to using design-build construction firms, it surprises me more owners and investors don’t hire design-build contractors for their new commercial construction projects.

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Design Commercial Budgeting Budget 120

Constructor Marketing that Works

OCTOBER 17, 2012

Contractor Marketing That Works. HVAC Marketing, Plumbing marketing, Electrical contractor marketing can be tough. Youll find info on Yellow Page ads, Customer Retention Newsletters, HVAC Marketing PowerPacks, Marketing Plans, plus sites for dozens of free contractor marketing reports to make your life easier. They’re not.

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Contractors Profitability Retail Electrical 58

Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 29, 2014

Some construction Company experts even say that a healthy cash flow is more important than your contracting company''s ability to complete projects! Example: If your retail Construction Company bought a $1,000 item and turned around to sell it for $2,000, then you have made a $1,000 profit. Need Help Now?

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Cash Flow Management Contract Accounting 48

Fieldwire

APRIL 24, 2023

The sharp rise in prices has made essential materials such as steel, lumber and insulation unaffordable for many professionals, especially independent contractors. All in all, the return on investment makes up for this and contractors should find a way to integrate these big data technologies into their operations.

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Inventory BIM Construction Materials 52