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Your Business Plan and Your Building

Wolgast Corporation

Some businesses can operate anywhere and will be able to easily get a rental cost number to plug into their plan, but other operations need a more robust and well developed idea of a building designed for their particular use. Realistic Building Costs.

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4 Foundations of a Successful House Build

Constructonomics

Constructing your own home is the perfect opportunity to incorporate all of your favourite features into one beautiful building, so make sure you do plenty of research to get a definite idea of what you are looking to achieve.

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4 tips to optimize hotel construction costs

The Korte Company

It’s a rudimentary idea on the surface, but behind the veneer it’s clear that hotel construction projects have many moving parts. They include: Construction permit fees payable to the applicable jurisdiction. Weigh your hotel construction financing options. Hotels are straightforward. Maximize soft cost management.

Finance 68
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The Preconstruction Phase: Understanding the Process & Risks

Levelset

Preconstruction is the initial stage of a construction project where an idea starts to become a reality. While neither of these is final, they do provide the customer with an idea of how much the project will cost and when they can expect compilation. Permit and inspections. What is preconstruction? Established communication.

Risk 52
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Understanding the Performance and Monitoring Phase of Construction

Levelset

During this first phase, pre-construction , the project owner will consult with an architect or design firm about an idea or plan. The designer will then help the project owner flesh out their ideas, determine a preliminary budget and timeline, and even assist the project owner in determining whether or not the project is feasible.

Lien 52
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Dennis Calvert, the right architect for Design-Build

The Korte Company

When it comes to providing value on a project, Dennis Calvert has long since learned the worth of letting the best ideas win the day. . He did return every summer to work on a permit as a union carpenter with his father. Then they would try to incorporate their ideas into the final design. . Owners loved this approach.

Design 52
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QR Codes Unlocking Secrets of NYC Building Permits | ENR.

ENR Construction

QR Codes Unlocking Secrets of NYC Building Permits. New York City building permits are sprouting up with QR codes that instantly unlock vast amounts of project information. The idea here is quick and easy, and [it has a] pointed purpose," says Robert LiMandri, New York City Dept. Gulf Oil Spill. -->. Building Types. 08/16/2012.

Permits 74