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Commercial Construction Project Planning: 3 Warning Signs Your Budget Might Go Bust

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In a best-case scenario, a general contractor budgets a job based on thorough architectural and engineered drawings that encompass not only the client’s design intent, but also careful planning for everything from mechanical systems to cosmetic finishes. But in reality, the quality of plans we receive to work with at this stage varies widely.

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How to Avoid 3 Common Commercial Construction Scheduling Delays

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We’ve worked with clients who haven’t allowed enough time and then tried to fast-track permit review, but the local process is what it is – there are no special accommodations, whether you’re building in New York City or small town, U.S.A. Delays on Shop Drawings.

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3 Secrets to Successful Landmark-Status Building Construction Projects

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In fact, we’re in the middle of one of those projects right now as Englewood Construction relocates American Girl’s flagship store in New York City from its current 5th Avenue address to a well-known landmark property – 75 Rockefeller Plaza.

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Lessons learned from 70 years of building cities

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Sasaki is designing for cities to not only be more socially and environmentally just, but more human. Stillness in the City Between Second and Third Avenue in New York City is a hidden oasis called Greenacre Park. As beautiful as it is functional, Greenacre belongs to everyone in New York City.

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State Focus: New York – Accelerating Biotech Innovation In The Empire State

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This year, Innovate NY funding has been deployed to support four biotech companies expand operations in New York City. The Innovate NY program has partnered with leading life sciences investment fund, the Partnership Fund for New York City, to further advance an emerging biotechnology cluster. Celmatix Inc.,

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New Partnership Encourages Private Investment In Natural Infrastructure

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In the wake of 2012’s unparalleled extreme weather events, a green infrastructure financing guide was released by the NatLab consortium—a collaboration between the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and The Nature Conservancy, and sustainable asset management firm EKO Asset Management Partners. Kansas City, Mo.: $78

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How European Technology Can Benefit U.S. Builders 

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Corning, a company that develops and manufactures specialty glass, ceramics, and related materials and technologies, has its glass marketing lab in New York City, where inquisitive home builders can see a live demonstration of dynamic glass windows in action. Data Sensors for Home Automation.