HardHatChat

JULY 16, 2019

Englewood Construction is in the midst of two adaptive reuse projects right now – one a former meatpacking facility in Chicago that we’re updating for office, retail or restaurant use, and the other a former convent we’ll be converting into a senior living community. That was certainly the case with our Englewood office.

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Commercial Retail Construction Office 194

HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

As commercial construction news reports say business continues to pick up, we are happy to see some new faces around the office at Englewood Construction. 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.

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Commercial News Retail Construction 259

HardHatChat

APRIL 30, 2012

Recently, our director of operations Chuck Taylor was featured in a Chicago Tribune article based on the reporter’s curiosity about a hotel peephole he kept in his office. What made this peephole so interesting was that it was salvaged from the hotel construction renovation we did of a HoJo in Chicago.

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Commercial Chicago Construction Office 273

BD+C

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Architects Green Renovation Sustainable Design and Construction Building Owner Green Specifications Sustainable Development Contractors Designers Engineers Facility Managers Hotel Facilities Modular Building Multifamily Housing Construction Office Building Retail Centers Shopping Centers Transportation & Parking Facilities Green Sustainability'

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Green Retail Sustainability Renovating 96

HardHatChat

APRIL 6, 2010

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. It’s better to work with a national retail construction contractor who is familiar with building your store in other cities verses a local general contractor who’s never built for you before.

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Commercial Contractors Retail Construction 174

HardHatChat

DECEMBER 5, 2017

And for business owners and developers looking for guidance as they vet different options, there’s no better “matchmaker” to consult than an experienced commercial contractor who can point out the pros and cons of a location and the construction considerations that can make or break a project. Will any “unbranding” be necessary?

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Site Retail Commercial Construction 229

Wolgast Corporation

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Expanding their existing space to make more room for additional manpower or machinery could be more affordable than building new or renovating another building. However, there are times when it’s just not possible to expand where they want or at all. To some, a complimentary look will satisfy them, however, others want it to match exactly.

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Zoning Budgeting Budget Remodeling 62

BD+C

OCTOBER 15, 2014

Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design (GSD) has launched a new research center that is focused on advancing the energy efficiency of buildings through better design.

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Green Design Education Retail 90

BD+C

JULY 17, 2013

Architects Green Renovation Sustainable Design and Construction Building Owner Green Specifications Sustainable Development Contractors Designers Engineers Facility Managers Hospitality Facilities Hotel Facilities Industrial Facility Multifamily Housing Construction Office Building Retail Centers Shopping Centers Green Sustainability'

Green 85

Green Retail Sustainability Renovating 85

HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

Value-based retailers like hhgregg, Ross Dress for Less and Savers should experience construction growth in 2012. It’s that time of year when our team predicts the 2012 commercial construction trends – from what’s on tap for Chicago retail construction to national restaurant construction and hospitality construction.

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Commercial Retail Chicago Construction 179

BD+C

JULY 2, 2013

This includes 90 percent approval from the user category of the voting body, 77 percent approval from the general interest category and 89 percent approval from the producer category.

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Green Airports Education Sustainability 108

HardHatChat

DECEMBER 17, 2010

It was a busy year for shopping center renovations, like the new food court construction at Westfield's Old Orchard shopping center in Skokie, Ill. With so much desirable retail space available, many brands were taking advantage of desirable shopping center rents and tenant allowances to add a new store location and increase market share.

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Commercial Retail Construction Chicago 196

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

Wolgast Corporation

APRIL 25, 2022

Office Remodel (Part II). Currently popular in office settings is open daylighting, LED lamps, replaceable carpet squares and work stations with standing options. There are commonly tenant improvement allowances available, or alternatively, savings on rent for completing updates to your office or shop.

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Leases Remodeling Negotiation Office 62

BD+C

AUGUST 26, 2013

BD+C ''s roundup of the top construction market news for the week of August 18 includes the latest architecture billings index from AIA and a BOMA study on the nation''s most and least expensive commercial real estate markets.

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BOMA Architecture Airports Education 79

BD+C

JUNE 5, 2013

Green Building Council (USGBC), creators of the LEED green building program, announced today a new campaign offering free LEED certification to the first projects to certify in the 112 countries where LEED has yet to take root.

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Certification Green Airports Sustainability 89

HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

Value-based retailers like hhgregg, Ross Dress for Less and Savers should experience construction growth in 2012. It’s that time of year when our team predicts the commercial construction trends for the upcoming year– from what’s on tap for Chicago retail construction to national restaurant construction and hospitality construction.

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Commercial Retail Construction Chicago 120

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

“It allows GBCI to deliver faster reviews of LEED projects while still maintaining the integrity of the LEED certification process.”

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Design Green Certification Airports 90

BD+C

MARCH 26, 2014

Airports Architects Daylighting Designs Energy-Efficient Design Green Renovation Interior Finishes Native American Casinos Sustainable Design and Construction Arena Building Owner Dayligthing Technology Geothermal Technology Green Specifications Sustainable Development Casinos Contractors Collegiate Stadiums Designers Standards Cultural Facilities (..)

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Sustainability Design Green Airports 81

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. Would office or shopping center parking lots be cleared in time so delivery trucks, customers and employees could use them the next day?

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Chicago Commercial Retail Construction 196

HardHatChat

JUNE 7, 2010

Whether you own or manage a shopping center building, office building, restaurant or retail store, what is not investing in your commercial construction maintenance budget now going to cost you later? Electric – Electricians and breaker manufacturers suggest annual reviews before a retail store or office opens.

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Commercial Retail Construction Negotiation 243

BD+C

JUNE 11, 2014

Architects Building Owner Contractors Designers Engineers Facility Managers Events Facilities Government Buildings Hospitality Facilities Office Building Retail Centers Reconstruction / Renovation' Morial Convention Center Corridor from Poydras Street to the Market Street power plant along the city’s riverfront.

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Revit Retail Renovating Office 45

BD+C

DECEMBER 26, 2013

He offers his green building mega-trends for 2014: read more.

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Green Airports Education Sustainability 111

BD+C

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

Despite recent setbacks in deployments in many parts of the world due to the economic downturn, the future looks bright for the worldwide GHP market.

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Airports Education Green Sustainability 74

BD+C

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Body Image: read more.

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Green Products Philadelphia Airports 111

HardHatChat

MAY 31, 2012

Don't forget to vet your general contractor's background and experience when reviewing bids. But would you rather have your new restaurant construction job or shopping center renovation completed the right way or the cheapest way? Would you want to use a Chicago commercial contractor who lies to his client?

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Commercial Union Chicago Bidding 245

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

From regional success stories to emerging technology presentations, the 70+ continuing education sessions will explore the various ways that sustainable construction and design adds value to the built environment. Body Image: read more.

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Green Chicago Education Sustainability 40

HardHatChat

DECEMBER 22, 2009

Look for a solid increase in commercial construction renovations verses new locations, which should hold especially true with new retail construction. While ground-up work should be stronger in 2010 than 2009, most companies will still be watching their bottom line closely. 2. Green is Gold. 5. Less is Still More.

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Commercial Construction Green Retail 166

Construction Marketing Ideas

AUGUST 15, 2012

The GOHBA renovators' council. Social media and marketing for architectural, engineering and construction companies: What you really need to know to achieve profitable results has been published, and you can purchase it through a diversity of online retailers including Amazon.com , the Apple IStore, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, and others.(Ironically,

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Renovating Construction Overhead Retail 63

HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 10, 2010

I, for one, try to go to as many industry seminars as I can, whether they focus on retail construction, restaurant renovations , commercial real estate market conditions, etc. I soak it up like a sponge. But the thing I most dig about these events is the opportunity to connect with customers. Green Building Council.

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Commercial Construction Green AGC 214

HardHatChat

DECEMBER 8, 2009

If not, take a look at the recent issue of National Real Estate Investor or Retail Traffic as each includes a special supplement called “Why sustainability endures in the face of recession.”. And you can always start with a small construction renovation like upgrading your HVAC, lighting or water controls to make them more energy efficient.

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Commercial Sustainability Green Construction 189

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Security Leaks The construction industry may not be targeted for hacking attempts as often as healthcare and retail companies, but there have been plenty of serious data leaks in the past few years within the industry. Once a decision was made, it was then communicated back to the contractor, who was likely waiting in the field.

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Documentation Management Construction Change Orders 98

Levelset

JUNE 10, 2022

Generally includes single-family homes or small dwellings with a few units Typically owned by a single individual or a family Often located in neighborhoods zoned for residences Can include both new construction and renovation or restoration work. Commercial construction.

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Residential Commercial Cash Flow Construction 52

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 18, 2013

The Internet company received a $2-million incentive package (tied to job-creation commitments) for its relocation to the 100,000-square-foot office. Over $100 million in investments are expected to be made by concerns adjacent to the arena, which could generate over 1,000 new jobs, new retail and significant quality of life enhancements.

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El Paso Indianapolis Zoning New Jersey 106

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 5, 2016

Renovate America partners with cities and counties to provide financing solutions that help save energy, lower utility bills, reduce emissions, create new jobs and increase property values. McNeill, CEO of Renovate America. Many homeowners who choose HERO have a system in their home fail, need replacement or need an upgrade.

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California Los Angeles San Diego Airports 40

Pro Builder

APRIL 7, 2021

Other members of the class started at the bottom as a laborer, bought the business from their boss and then flourished, one by repositioning his company to build high-performance homes and the other by expanding and opening a second office and hiring more staff. . Certifications • Florida Building Contractor. Homes of Distinction.

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Industrial El Paso Education Cleveland 98

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

OCTOBER 18, 2012

The IT company’s flagship product is MyOnlineToolbox, a community platform that brings business innovations to contractors who repair and remodel homes. eStockIt.com in Hollywood is an online retailer of restaurant, janitorial and office supplies. 17 on the Forbes inaugural ranking of “America’s Most Promising Companies.”

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Omaha Mobility Georgia Arkansas 76