HardHatChat

APRIL 20, 2010

For those familiar with Chicago retail construction , think back a couple of years to when the dated Orland Park Place interior mall underwent construction and turned itself inside out to became one of the area’s most successful outdoor shopping centers. Main electrical systems – this includes switch gear, disconnects and meter panels.

Retail 191

Retail Construction Commercial Chicago 191

HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

With the shuttering of stores like Circuit City and Linens N’ Things, big box retailers looking to gain market share certainly have their choice of vacant store locations in prime markets and shopping centers. The commercial space was in great condition and the infrastructure was there for us to reuse a number of existing elements.

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Retail Commercial Construction Renovating 176

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 25, 2023

Commercial real estate development involves the process of acquiring, designing, constructing, and leasing or selling commercial properties such as office buildings, retail centers, and industrial parks. Read more on the proper steps to ensure your commercial investment runs smoothly.

Commercial 208

Commercial Leases Regulation Finance 208

HardHatChat

OCTOBER 9, 2024

As a National General Contractor, Englewood has a front-row seat to the opportunities and challenges facing the commercial construction industry. reducing store size, retailers can streamline their product offerings, focusing on high-demand items rather than stocking a large and diverse range of products.

Commercial 156

Commercial Retail Remodeling Construction 156

HardHatChat

JUNE 30, 2023

It looks like there may be light at the end of the commercial construction tunnel. Driven by pent-up demand and the need to expand and grow, our national restaurant, service retail, and hospitality clients are building again to increase revenues. But delivery was 12 months out. It is certainly well worth the discussion. Let’s talk.

Commercial 156

Commercial Construction Retail Electrical 156

HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Over the last few years, Englewood Construction has been involved in several flagship store and brand expansion projects with our national retail, fitness, and restaurant clients. Flagship Retail Relocation – American Girl Building or relocating national retail flagship stores nationwide is nothing new to Englewood Construction.

Commercial 156

Commercial Los Angeles Retail Construction 156

HardHatChat

JULY 16, 2019

Englewood Construction is in the midst of two adaptive reuse projects right now – one a former meatpacking facility in Chicago that we’re updating for office, retail or restaurant use, and the other a former convent we’ll be converting into a senior living community. An adaptive reuse project is a creative blend of old and new.

Commercial 194

Commercial Retail Construction Office 194

HardHatChat

APRIL 24, 2023

As a National General Contractor working across multiple verticals in the commercial construction space, we understand the challenges (COVID and Supply Chain) facing our retail, restaurant, hospitality, and senior housing clients. For example, the project can be risky if you only chase after the lowest bid.

Commercial 156

Commercial Retail Construction Housing 156

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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CSI Commercial Site Retail 136

Construction Marketing

MARCH 24, 2021

Whether you’re a business owner investing in a brand-new office space, or a landlord looking to expand your portfolio with some custom-built retail offerings, you may be wondering what kind of builder is best for the job. The following are some benefits to hiring commercial builders over traditional home builders: 1) Specialized knowledge.

Commercial 156

Commercial Project Management Contract Budgeting 156

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 11, 2015

Maryland has been a leader in the promotion of plug-in electric vehicles. have created incentives for plug-in electric vehicles. Maryland residents may be eligible for a one time excise tax credit, up to $3,000.00, when they purchase or lease a qualifying plug-in electric vehicle through June 30, 2017.

Electrical 120

Electrical Maryland Retail Leases 120

HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

I wouldn’t go so far as to call myself a control freak, but as a national general contractor, it’s part of the job description to be the one calling the shots and telling everyone what to do on a complex commercial construction project. One recent project we bid even had the pre-fabricated steel structure of a building as an OFI.

Commercial 156

Commercial Management Project Management Construction 156

HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

Activity is setting up nicely for commercial construction in 2015, but just as the industry seems to be back on its footing, the dreary recession of years past is giving us one last gasp of annoyance and pain. While activity is good, the recession still hangs over us in the form of a commercial construction labor shortage.

Commercial 120

Commercial Construction Chicago CFMA 120

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 13, 2025

With commercial architects and designers emphasizing openness and flexible use of space, elements such as sectional doors are getting much more attention. In response, door manufacturers are developing engineering and design features to serve a broader range of commercial environments. By Heather Bender Photos courtesy Clopay Corp.

Commercial 59

Commercial Overhead Safety Retail 59

Construction Marketing

MAY 27, 2022

They can even be used as meeting spaces or offices—all you have to do is include electricity. They’re advantageous for industrial, commercial, and retail uses too. They can be designed to have additional options, like door systems, insulation, electrical and lighting systems, and rolling systems for tracks. . Conclusion.

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Fabrication Materials Retail Equipment 246

Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 19, 2015

Last week Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company announced rebates from $2,000 to $10,000 tied to achieving certain LEED credits. Electric utility based incentives that support energy efficiency, including LEED certification, are increasing in number across the U.S.

Kentucky 120

Kentucky South Carolina Electrical Commissioning 120

Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 19, 2015

Last week Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company announced rebates from $2,000 to $10,000 tied to achieving certain LEED credits. Electric utility based incentives that support energy efficiency, including LEED certification, are increasing in number across the U.S.

Kentucky 120

Kentucky South Carolina Electrical Commissioning 120

BD+C

JUNE 17, 2013

The Energy Department today launched a new Buildings Performance Database , the largest free, publicly available database of residential and commercial building energy performance information. Currently, commercial and residential buildings account for approximately 70% of the electricity consumption in the nation.

Education 76

Education Retail Sustainability Green 76

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

OCTOBER 8, 2013

Legally a bicycle, the ELF is pedal powered and assisted with a solar powered electric motor. Organic Transit, manufacturer of the ELFpedal/electric vehicle, has outgrown the old retail furniture store where it began in 2011 in downtown Durham, NC. . If the ELF did use gasoline, it would get the equivalent of 1800 mpg.

North Carolina 65

North Carolina San Jose Electrical South Carolina 65

Green Building Law Update

JUNE 10, 2018

The change is significant for buildings pursuing LEED or Green Globes certification, for buildings with GSA or other government space leases tied to an ENERGY STAR score of 75, for buildings in cities with mandatory benchmarking, and for the more than 450,000 commercial properties that have an ENERGY STAR score. sort of) by the U.S.

Certification 149

Certification Commercial Modeling Deals 149

GCP Applied Technologies

AUGUST 26, 2020

If a building owner is already engaging an offsite firm to preconstruct building wall panels, it may make sense to have them also add insulation, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing components. Commercial buildings. Retail buildings. Learn more about precast construction. Building Envelope Solutions. Structural Solutions. Architects.

Safety 148

Safety Sewer Concrete Construction 148

Levelset

JUNE 10, 2022

Construction businesses that are looking to thrive would do well to pay close attention to the differences between residential and commercial construction projects. At first glance, residential and commercial projects have similarities. Residential vs. commercial construction definitions. Commercial construction.

Residential 52

Residential Commercial Cash Flow Construction 52

Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Latest electrical estimating software can smooth the work process of electrical engineers and electrical estimators. Before the commencement of any construction work, electricians and construction managers should estimate the amount and cost of electricity essential for a specific location. Posted by Rajib Dey.

Electrical 45

Electrical Estimating Software Software 45

BD+C

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

Commercial buildings have seen a drop in their energy intensity of more than 40% since 1980, according to a recent report from Bloomberg New Energy Finance and the Business Council for Sustainable Energy. However, while primary energy is significantly lowered, overall electricity use is relatively flat. read more.

Commercial 53

Commercial Finance Sustainability Electrical 53

Construction Superintendent Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2022

This e-book explores the following core sectors: • Residential construction: Single-family and multi-family housing • Commercial construction: Retail stores, warehouses, offices and hotels • Institutional building: Education, healthcare, transportation, recreation and public buildings • Manufacturing construction • Nonbuilding construction: Streets (..)

Industrial 52

Industrial Forecasting Construction Retail 52

BD+C

AUGUST 17, 2023

How to design for adaptive reuse: Don’t reinvent the wheel 0 qpurcell Thu, 08/17/2023 - 09:52 Adaptive Reuse Gresham Smith demonstrates the opportunities of adaptive reuse, specifically reusing empty big-box retail and malls, many of which sit unused or underutilized across the country. Don’t overlook what you have.

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Design Retail Tampa Zoning 98

Construction Marketing

AUGUST 30, 2019

A few years back we took a look at the two largest construction lead services serving the commercial construction market: Dodge Data & Analytics and ConstructConnect. Category, such as commercial, industrial, etc. For commercial it may include medical offices, retail, parking garages, etc.

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Comparison Construction Software Software 123

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JULY 9, 2014

With growing demand for affordable electric power, the Texas Solar Power Association (TSPA) was announced with the mission to advance the development of solar electric generation in Texas. The organization is comprised of businesses operating in Texas that are focused on retail and wholesale electric market opportunities.

Texas 51

Texas Industrial Electrical Commissioning 51

The Korte Company

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Unified electrical and water service. That’s aided by the longer-term leases developers can secure from commercial tenants. Depending on where these developments are planned, a municipality may have to improve roads, sewers and electrical services. The Walgreens retail store on 22 nd Street in Washington, D.C.

Finance 81

Finance St. Louis Las Vegas Sewer 81

GCP Applied Technologies

AUGUST 26, 2020

If a building owner is already engaging an offsite firm to preconstruct building wall panels, it may make sense to have them also add insulation, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing components. Commercial buildings. Retail buildings. Learn more about precast construction. Building Envelope Solutions. Structural Solutions. Architects.

Safety 78

Safety Sewer Concrete Construction 78

Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 14, 2022

For commercial offices, retail, and hospitality spaces, government centers, school classrooms, and other interior buildouts, architects and interior designers can pair aluminum framing systems with glass or other insert panels to balance connectivity and transparency with productivity and privacy. By Brian Tobias, LEED AP.

Visualization 52

Visualization Retail Fabrication Design 52

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JUNE 10, 2016

Manufacturing, agribusiness, retail and food production are all firmly established in Siloam Springs. Today, the downtown area thrives with business—both retail and professional. The City of Siloam Springs is unique, as it owns the Electric Department, the Water and Wastewater Department and the Sanitation Department.

Arkansas 40

Arkansas Retail Electrical Airports 40

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 28, 2019

In Maryland, state law does not address carryout bags provided by retail establishments. Electric companies (utilities) and other electricity suppliers must submit renewable energy credits equal to a percentage specified in statute each year or else pay an alternative compliance payment equivalent to their shortfall.

Maryland 120

Maryland Permits Sewer Housing 120

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 9, 2016

Aerospace Reduced Business & Occupation (B&O) Tax Rate: Available to manufacturers and processors for hire of commercial airplanes or component parts of commercial airplanes, non-manufacturers engaged in the business of aerospace product development, certificated FAR repair stations making retail sales and aerospace tooling manufacturers.

Washington 40

Washington Commercial Employment Retail 40

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Issue 3: Structural design for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing Coordinate with the structural engineering team as you plan unit layouts, plumbing, and HVAC. A ground floor restaurant or retail space can further complicate a conversion, as new shafts and penetrations will need to be run through the building. Los Angeles, Calif.

Structural Engineering 105

Structural Engineering Residential Office Engineering 105

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JULY 23, 2013

ElectriCities service area. Photo: ElectriCities.). Borghetti Turbos’ products are marketed under the Master Power brand and used in commercial trucks, high-performance automobiles and marine and industrial applications. Retail Business in Charlotte and for its Global Technology & Operations organization in Cary.

North Carolina 74

North Carolina South Carolina Electrical Charlotte 74

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 20, 2012

Sharp Small Retail Business Owners - Do not invest millions of dollars in market research to determine where to open a new store. They simply follow large multi-national retailers like McDonalds and Wal-Mart because they have the resources and have already done the research before investing money to open new stores.

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Seattle Contractors Profitability Metro 51