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Commercial Construction Delivery Methods: 3 Times To Go With A Negotiated Bid

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Any long-time readers of Hard Hat Chat have probably picked up on the fact that I’m a big fan of the negotiated bid. While there are valid reasons a client might go the competitive bid route, there are many more scenarios where the negotiated delivery method is better for all parties. There are several benefits to doing so.

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How Trusting Relationships Build Better Commercial Construction Projects

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Englewood Construction is currently negotiating a contract with Mrs. Green’s to convert former Fox and Obel in Chicago. In our experience, we have found clients who care about producing the best commercial construction projects are more likely to engage in the negotiated contract process. Setting expectations.

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Restaurant Construction Franchise on the Rise – Where do you start?

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In fact, Crain’s Chicago Business just reported that Moe’s Southwest Grill has sold restaurant franchise agreements to open 10 new units in the Chicago market. As suggested in my 2011 commercial construction trends blog post, there seems to be a rise in new restaurant construction, particularly among franchise restaurants.

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Commercial Construction Tips: Six Best Practice Resolutions for 2011

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Most of our work comes through the competitive bid process , but we welcome negotiating with clients and so should you. It may not be what you’re used to, but from a construction cost perspective, it pays to negotiate with a designated general contractor versus requesting multiple bids.

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Are You Lining Your Commercial General Contractor’s Pockets?

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Sure, I know there will always be commercial developers who competitively bid all their projects, but from a commercial construction cost and timeline perspective, it pays to negotiate with a designated general contractor versus requesting multiple bids on a construction project. Reviewing bids can take weeks while negotiating takes days.

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Musk Says ‘Chicago Express’ Tunnel Project Could Start Work in Months

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Technology guru Elon Musk beat three other companies for the right to negotiate with Chicago.

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Why Commercial Facility Maintenance Is Your Best Insurance Policy

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They should be selling their product, not negotiating with vendors. During the NATO Summit in Chicago in 2012 , we actually had clients put us on standby in case of any potential commercial property damage from the protests. When Englewood is brought into the fold, we are the first and only call our customers have to make.