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Commercial Construction Trends and Predictions for 2016

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A continuing construction labor shortage will result in higher pricing and scheduling challenges in 2016. As we close in on the finish line for 2015, we’re happy to report it’s been a terrific year at Englewood Construction and for many others in the commercial construction industry.

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Best and Worst of 2010: Commercial Construction Trends

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I’ll say it again, 2010 was a rebuilding year for the commercial construction industry. So I’ve created a commercial construction checklist for what we considered the highs and lows of 2010 commercial construction trends. High – Institutional Construction. High – Shopping Centers.

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Bundle Propane Generators & Appliances for More Affordable & Resilient Protection

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For example, a 20-kW generator, which normally puts out 82 amps, can bump to as much as 125 amps to start an air conditioner, although it can’t sustain that. “If a generator overloads, it immediately will drop off the four biggest electric draws, then reapply them one at a time to make sure it doesn’t overload.

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Will We See More Seismic Retrofitting in the Construction Industry?

Viewpoint Construction Technology

The city council has specifically explored the need to upgrade unreinforced masonry buildings , which are likely to sustain significant damage during an earthquake. Currently, building owners in Oregon and Washington must address seismic upgrades when older buildings undergo major remodeling.

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What are Today's Best New Retail Developments? | Hard Hat Chat

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Observations and Conversations about Commercial Construction, Development and Management. A proper pre-construction analysis can help developers avoid the "build it and they will come" approach, which can end disastrously as this property in Crest Hill illustrates. Construction budgets can make or break a deal.

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Construction Trends

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Renovation and remodeling will be the focus, especially when it comes to sustainability and energy refits. COMMERCIAL. Buildings continue to be in need of repair, and state/local budgets are squandered on new construction. Renovation, repair, and sustainability for the most part. WATER SUPPLY. HEALTH CARE.

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Jim Nostedt on How High Performance Can Beat ?Code-Built Homes on Price

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SEEFAR's Jim Nostedt shares how an appraisal/analysis called Total Cost of Building Ownership reveals the true cost of building and operating a sustainable building. JN: A high-performance building will have a 3% to 20% higher first cost, so the builder will have a higher profit based on the higher construction cost. Jim Nostedt.