HardHatChat

DECEMBER 6, 2018

I recently attended a senior housing conference in Chicago where a panelist discussed the challenge senior housing operators face in hiring and retaining caregivers and other staff given the high hourly wages offered by employers like Amazon. Subcontractors Say No Thanks to Off Hours.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

MARCH 24, 2019

Sebring Design Build Remodel based in the Chicago suburb of Naperville demonstrates how a local remodeling contractor (albeit in an exceptionally large local market) has created a blog that serves the company’s interests by avoiding obvious self-serving messaging. Consider, for example, this post: 10 […].

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HardHatChat

MARCH 9, 2010

Instead, landlords are focused on renovating shopping malls and remodeling office buildings to attract new tenants and entice existing tenants to renew their lease. Unfortunately, a landlord’s biggest liability in a commercial construction project can be an insensitive general contractor whose only concern is making his deadline and budget.

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HardHatChat

JUNE 21, 2012

Recently, we were performing a pre-construction analysis for a retail client on a Chicago-area property. Keyword Cloud Best Chicago Contractor. Chicago Construction News. Chicago restaurant construction. Commercial Remodeling. Crain's Chicago Business. Construction budgets can make or break a deal.

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HardHatChat

DECEMBER 17, 2010

And of course the industry did see some notable shopping center renovations in 2010, such as Randhurst Mall in Chicago and Hamilton Plaza Shopping Center in New Jersey. Low – Green building. While sustainable construction was a hot button in 2010 office construction, green retail and restaurant construction did not gain as much traction.

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HardHatChat

OCTOBER 9, 2024

the retail, hospitality, and service sectors, experiential remodels are focused on enhancing the customer experience by creating immersive, visually engaging environments that encourage interaction and brand loyalty. Instead of demolishing old buildings, many commercial remodels focus on the adaptive reuse of historic or outdated structures.

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HardHatChat

MAY 4, 2010

Just look at all the retail renovation projects underway – Disney is remodeling all of its stores, Target is introducing new retail store concepts that incorporate a larger grocery area, and. Think I’ll give myself a “B” on that one. Talk about a smart move. Girls will never want to leave the building.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 9, 2019

3 charged the chairman of Chicago’s powerful finance committee with one count of extortion. Federal prosecutors on Jan.

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HardHatChat

OCTOBER 12, 2012

The idea behind sponsoring the Ryder Cup was to show our enormous gratitude to the clients that partnered with a national commercial construction firm like Englewood Construction on their new retail construction projects, new restaurant remodels, shopping center landlord site prep, etc.

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HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

We were pulling a feeder cable through a Chicago retail construction project when we heard the explosion. At one point or another, even the best Chicago commercial construction contractors are susceptible to a construction site demon. Then, the transformer blew out. What the heck happened? Step 3: We fixed the problem. Case closed.

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HardHatChat

JANUARY 6, 2020

However, we expect senior living construction remodel and refresh projects will continue to be strong in the next decade due to owners’ and operators’ long-term property investment strategies. As we’ve discussed previously on this blog, there are unique challenges and opportunities associated with work in this arena.

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BD+C

JUNE 19, 2023

The City of Chicago recently put out the LaSalle Reimagined Initiative IFP , which, in the words of Department of Housing Commissioner Marisa Novara, aims to “create hundreds of homes, including much-needed affordable housing in the city's central business district.”

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HardHatChat

JANUARY 18, 2011

While bidding on the commercial construction remodel of a 500+ sq. national chain on State Street we were surprised to see two of Chicago’s largest GCs also bidding the job. Like HardHatChat, most of the information out there is free, so sign up now ! Qualify general contractors that build in your wheelhouse.

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Contractor Magazine

JUNE 7, 2012

Remodeling. CHICAGO — CONTRACTOR Magazine is excited to announce that John Mesenbrink has joined the editorial team as Editor-at-Large. CHICAGO — CONTRACTOR Magazine is excited to announce that John Mesenbrink has joined the editorial team as Editor-at-Large. Pipefitting. Piping Contractor. Radiant Heating.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

MARCH 20, 2017

Sebring Services, which provides remodelling contracting for Chicago’s western suburbs, has developed a truly powerful blog, with plenty of content. How […].

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BD+C

APRIL 28, 2023

plan, which includes a Chicago Public Library branch, a childcare center offering pre-K education and a community center with meeting rooms. The building is also “net-zero ready”, meaning that if the Chicago Housing Authority adds a solar array, it will be energy-neutral.

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HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

In addition, many national senior housing operators are in “acquisition” mode and are boosting their portfolio by snapping up value-add properties they can remodel and put under their brand umbrella.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 10, 2023

I’m based in Chicago where I work for Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, a national full-service real estate firm, as a project manager in the construction and maintenance department for the multifamily properties we own and manage. Our portfolio spans 6,000 market-rate rental units across 20 properties in Chicago, St.

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HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

We’re already seeing a boom in senior housing construction as new communities pop up, particularly in suburban areas, but another avenue where we anticipate a high level of construction activity next year is existing communities that must refresh and remodel to stay competitive with new players.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

OCTOBER 10, 2013

Rendering of the new Tin Goose Hangar, which is under construction at Chicago Executive Airport. The community’s manufacturing base is anchored around the Village’s general aviation airport, Chicago Executive Airport. Chicago Executive Airport has seen significant improvements recently, many of which are ongoing.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 9, 2023

PROJECT SPECS: OTTO STARK KITCHEN REMODEL . Category: Kitchen Remodel, $75,000 – $125,000 Location: Grand Rapids, Mich. Square footage: 390 sf Builder/Remodeler (entrant): New Urban Home Builders, Grand Rapids Architect + Interior Designer: Deidre Interiors, Grand Rapids Green Verifier: GreenEdge of Michigan , Holland, Mich.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 6, 2023

Color: The Biggest Bang for the Builder’s Buck esorum Mon, 03/06/2023 - 12:40 With interior design, color delivers the biggest bang for the buck, according to Mary Cook, founder and president of Mary Cook Associates (MCA), a Chicago-based interior design firm specializing in commercial and residential projects.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

MARCH 25, 2018

Sebring focuses on residential renovations in Chicago and […]. Don’t copy it, of course (that is cheating). But study it for the successful implementation of best practices, because I can’t find anything to improve here.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

CHICAGO EXEC ANCHORS WHEELING. The Village of Wheeling’s manufacturing base is anchored around its general aviation airport, Chicago Executive Airport, the third busiest in Chicagoland. Chicago Executive Airport serves as a hub for business and industry and as a logical magnet drawing businesses to the area. Atlantic Aviation.

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Contractor Magazine

JUNE 7, 2012

Remodeling. in 2010 and in Chicago in 2008. in 2010 and in Chicago in 2008. In Chicago, water rates are expected to double over the next five years; in many locales water and sewer rates collide with energy conservation, such as with water-cooled ice machines or air conditioning. Pipefitting. Piping Contractor.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 18, 2014

is investing $146 million to purchase and remodel an existing facility in Pleasant Prairie, WI for a new distribution center. Within their stores, the Meijer Deli & Bakery features fresh baked breads, cakes and cookies, as well as a wide variety of deli meats, cheeses and salads. Photo: Meijer.). Meijer Distribution Inc.

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Contractor Magazine

JUNE 15, 2012

Remodeling. Awards will be presented at a special gala on June 21 at the Hilton Chicago Hotel. Pipefitting. Piping Contractor. Hydronics Hydronics Systems. Radiant Heating. Green Geothermal. Green Mechanical Awards. Bath/Kitchen Faucets. Technology GPS. IR Cameras. PCs/Tablets. Smartphones. Tools Apparel. Cordless Tools. Hand Tools.

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Contractor Magazine

JULY 18, 2012

Remodeling. and Chicago, Ill. Pipefitting. Piping Contractor. Hydronics Hydronics Systems. Radiant Heating. Green Geothermal. Green Mechanical Awards. Bath/Kitchen Faucets. Technology GPS. IR Cameras. PCs/Tablets. Smartphones. Tools Apparel. Cordless Tools. Hand Tools. Trucks Alternative Fuel Vehicles.

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PSMJ Resources

MAY 11, 2012

In addition, nonresidential construction activity increased in the Philadelphia, Cleveland, Richmond, Atlanta, Chicago, and St. Louis districts, and healthcare construction expanded in the Cleveland and Chicago districts. • One hundred percent of our projects are now remodels—no new construction.

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Pro Builder

JULY 9, 2021

Among its outreach efforts is “I Built This,” a collaboration with Target that includes events providing hands-on experience and tours of construction sites at the retailer’s remodels and new builds. . PB: You’ve had events recently in Chicago and Minneapolis. What other stops are you making in the near future?

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Contractor Magazine

JUNE 11, 2012

Remodeling. Pipefitting. Piping Contractor. Hydronics Hydronics Systems. Radiant Heating. Green Geothermal. Green Mechanical Awards. Bath/Kitchen Faucets. Technology GPS. IR Cameras. PCs/Tablets. Smartphones. Tools Apparel. Cordless Tools. Hand Tools. Trucks Alternative Fuel Vehicles.

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Business Facilities

JULY 24, 2014

is investing $146 million to purchase and remodel an existing facility in Pleasant Prairie, WI for a new distribution center, which will create 300 new jobs. I appreciate WEDC’s Brownfield Grant Program, and I am grateful for the investments here in Milwaukee.”. MEIJER DISTRIBUTION EXPANDS IN PLEASANT PRAIRIE. Meijer Distribution Inc.

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HardHatChat

AUGUST 12, 2014

Recently, Englewood completed the 23,000-square-foot Harry Carays 7th Inning Stretch and Chicago Sports Museum at Chicagos famed Water Tower Place. At Englewood Construction, we have had the good fortune of being attached to several high-profile, upscale downtown Chicago restaurant construction projects. Time is money.

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HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Here’s what stood out to me: Englewood’s retail portfolio includes experiential concepts such as American Girl Place in Chicago. Looking back to when we dipped our toes into senior housing construction, our blog posts focused on remodeling work at existing facilities.

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

Modeled after laws in New York, Chicago, and the District of Columbia, this bill is designed to work with the County’s recently enacted PACE program to create market based incentives for building owners to increase energy efficiency. Bill 6-14 would create an Office of Sustainability.

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