HardHatChat

DECEMBER 22, 2011

As 2011 comes to a close, it’s time for us to look back on the commercial construction building trends , news and projects of this past year and share our thoughts on the highs and lows in the industry. HIGH – Everyone was submitting drawings in 2011. In fact, our commercial construction budget work was back to 2008 levels.

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HardHatChat

JANUARY 25, 2012

It’s not just foreclosed homes that are looking like a bargain to real estate investors in today’s market, but also distressed commercial assets. Here are just a couple things that the best commercial contractors will know need to be answered before you consider taking over a distressed construction project.

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HardHatChat

DECEMBER 20, 2017

As we close in on the final days of 2017, it’s time once again for our annual commercial construction blog post reflecting back on the positives – and the negatives – that have impacted our business and the industry as a whole over the last 12 months. Low – The Incredible Shrinking Construction Timeline. Bill Di Santo. Tel: 847-233-9200 x710.

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HardHatChat

OCTOBER 19, 2009

For a number of reasons – usually cost, location or a lease agreement – commercial real estate owners are opting to refresh or remodel their retail stores , restaurants and hotels instead of building new commercial construction projects. If you have questions about undertaking a commercial remodeling project I’d love to hear them.

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HardHatChat

MAY 18, 2011

as mall owners and retail tenants figure out who will be responsible for commercial construction services in a “build to suit” shopping center construction space. This space has virtually been untouched by a landlord’s commercial construction general contractor. Vanilla box. This is most popular with big retail leases in 2011.

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HardHatChat

JULY 19, 2011

It’s a mixed bag of commercial construction news for shopping center developement. Make sure the commercial construction team you hire not only has shopping center construction experience, but also retail and restaurant construction experience. You want a general commercial contractor who understands all parties’ needs.

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HardHatChat

DECEMBER 15, 2009

At the beginning of 2009, I don’t think anyone, including a national commercial general contractor like Englewood Construction, was prepared for the twists and turns that would face the commercial construction industry. As this year draws to a close, let’s look back on some of the highs and lows of what was a challenging year.

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HardHatChat

MAY 18, 2010

Commercial construction change order myths. If I had a dollar for every time I had to set the record straight on commercial construction costs and change orders… I would still have this job. When it comes to taking orders in the commercial construction project food chain, it goes like this: client? Trust me, we don’t.

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HardHatChat

JULY 27, 2020

The final piece is a great resource that’s relevant to pretty much every commercial real estate sector – not just restaurant development – and covers important points that should be on anyone’s checklist when vetting and choosing a construction partner for a commercial real estate project.

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HardHatChat

JANUARY 19, 2010

The same can be said of the relationship between commercial general contractor and subcontractor. We GCs may think we’re the star, but we all know the most successful commercial construction project s require great subcontractors. To keep subs happy, be honest and give them a fair scope of work.

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HardHatChat

AUGUST 21, 2012

For those who don’t know, Englewood Construction is a national commercial construction firm , so our business has been built on servicing our clients where they need us. Wouldn’t it be easier to hire a local commercial contractor? In this case, we were needed in Williston, ND and Glendive, MT. I’m glad you asked.

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Construction Marketing

MARCH 24, 2021

The process of building a commercial property is very different to the construction of a residential home; sourcing a specialized commercial building firm is likely to make the process go much more smoothly than hiring the first builder to return your call. 2) Dedicated project managers. 4) Comprehensive skill sets.

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HardHatChat

JANUARY 12, 2010

One thing you should do is review the warranty you have in place with your commercial construction contractor. If the drawings call for blocking, then install the blocking. Or more importantly, do developers and owners have a construction safety plan at the ready or know what to do in case a disaster strikes?

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HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

At one point or another, even the best Chicago commercial construction contractors are susceptible to a construction site demon. While you can’t ward off all commercial construction site problems , follow these commercial construction tips below and your chances of running into an unforeseen condition should decrease significantly.

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HardHatChat

APRIL 12, 2019

Of course, like any national commercial contractor we also do our share of work on a competitive bid basis where construction firms submit bids for a project based on a set of plans provided by the client, and the client subsequently awards the project based on those bids.

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Wolgast Corporation

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Any commercial building can be built in three easy steps. During this step/phase, the final drawings, selection of your construction team, a confirmed maximum budget, and confirmed schedule are finalized to be construction ready. We then review all the bids received with the owner.

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HardHatChat

MARCH 30, 2020

As a national commercial construction firm with active projects across the country, we are monitoring this situation on many fronts and in many markets. Potential delays of material deliveries due to products coming from overseas or manufacturing shut-downs in areas with shelter-in-place orders.

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HardHatChat

MARCH 14, 2014

As the economy improves and prices hit bottom, these transactions have become more realistic for commercial real estate investors when compared to past years. Perhaps the most important aspect in this process will be engaging a national retail commercial contractor for advice and feasibility studies. www.EnglewoodConstruction.com.

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 27, 2018

Therefore, here are the four steps to hiring a commercial roof repair professional to make the whole process hassle-free. It is essential to contact commercial roofing contractors who have their primary focus on quality commercial roofing and restoration services, especially for those people within the Mid-Atlantic region.

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HardHatChat

MARCH 19, 2012

How prepared and organized the owner/operator is in terms of having drawings done and hard delivery dates on the FF&E (fixtures, furnishings and equipment). Design process – this is where the architect creates drawings (typically 4-6 weeks). but because the restaurant contractor is waiting for delivery of construction materials.

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HardHatChat

JULY 13, 2010

The recent Chicago City Council approval of a second Wal-Mart in the city limits is excellent news for Chicago’s commercial construction industry. History shows commercial developers do well opening new big box retail stores like Bed Bath and Beyond, Home Depot or Best Buy near Wal-Marts. Bill Di Santo on Champlain Ave.

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HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Working with a client on a design-assist or design-build basis, as Englewood Construction is with the reimagining of Stratford Square Mall, allows the commercial contractor to provide valuable input during the initial planning stages. Design-assist is a bit of a hybrid of the design-build process.

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Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

An astounding list of speakers, presenters, and sponsors, as well as tens of thousands of attendees ready to kick off the construction year at the largest commercial construction event of the year: World of Concrete 2016. The Largest Commercial Construction Event in 2016! February in Vegas. Everything starts at World of Concrete.

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HardHatChat

JUNE 20, 2017

It’s not enough to have a mall filled with specific brands and storefronts to draw in shoppers – developers know they also have to create a unique destination that offers a great experience to attract consumers.

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HardHatChat

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Behind-the-scenes team members – such as Englewood Construction’s CFO, Mary Davolt, who was recently honored as a CFO of the year by the Daily Herald – play a critical role in the success of a commercial construction firm. Recently our CFO, Mary Davolt, was honored as a CFO of the Year by suburban Chicago’s Daily Herald newspaper.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Manage buildings, teams, projects, documents, drawings, estimates… anywhere, anytime. The post FM & Cost Estimating Tools in the Cloud & Free – 2018 National Commercial Construction Cost Database appeared first on 4BT. Construction Cost Database … both FREE! Also view link documents, add notes, etc. to BIM files.

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HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

The use of technology and apps for daily construction reporting, sharing photos and scheduling look-aheads has become common practice on today’s commercial construction job sites. We would send those drawings to a printer to copy enough sets to distribute to all the trade partners we were asking to bid the project – often 50 or 60 copies.

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HardHatChat

JULY 25, 2016

One of our current commercial projects at Englewood Construction is a new Farm & Fleet store we’re building in Romeoville, Ill. But from a construction standpoint, there are some key areas where choosing an experienced commercial construction firm can make all the difference in helping a “first” project go as smoothly as possible.

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Commercial Retail Chicago Contractors 120

Lets Build

JULY 15, 2022

Construction design software is a necessity in today’s digital landscape, giving industry professionals an easier way to create blueprints and drawings of new designs. to help architects and project managers speed up the drawing process. AutoCAD comes with a comprehensive toolkit with thousands of objects, styles, etc.

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HardHatChat

MARCH 17, 2015

All signs have been pointing to a robust commercial construction pipeline, with activity consistently on the rise. In fact, last year, the value of all commercial construction contracts signed in the Chicago area was close to $10.6 billion, an 18 percent jump over 2013, according to Dodge Data & Analytics, a New York research firm.

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HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

When I think back on the most interesting construction projects and challenges I’ve handled in my career as a national commercial contractor, without a doubt some of the most memorable have been in landmark-status buildings.

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Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Just like any new company, drawing up a business plan is crucial. Promotion can come in various forms, such as newspaper ads, TV and radio commercials, and even ads on the Internet which is now the most popular method. . That said, achieving a stable starting point is your first goal. 1) Business plan. 2) Startup and ongoing expenses.

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DebunkTheBIM

OCTOBER 28, 2021

To create their projects, apart from the staunch DIYers, most draw on a plethora of advisors and consultants for assistance. At its core is the ‘model’, a representation of the building that is different from the traditional process of the ‘drawing’ as the depiction of the same. BIM advocacy rarely makes their list.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

Ensure indoor comfort and air quality in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Through these tailored marketing strategies, the construction industry can continue to draw upon a diverse talent pool, ensuring its resilience and growth in the face of challenges and opportunities.

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Construction Marketing

JULY 5, 2022

Ventilation essentially involves substituting indoor air with fresh and filtered outdoor air in your home or commercial building. It also affects the productivity of employees in commercial buildings. To reduce indoor humidity: Use bathroom fans – This draws humid air and other contaminants out of your bathroom.

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Wolgast Corporation

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Are there any As Built drawings or Architectural Plans? Your Architect can create As Built drawings for a fee. Is it residential when you need commercial or manufacturing designation? These are very important and would save money in the event of a remodel or expansion in the future. Is there enough room for parking?

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 31, 2023

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. “These generators have a load monitoring switch with four levels of priority,” Camper explains. “If

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