HardHatChat

APRIL 20, 2017

Anyone in the commercial construction industry knows there are a variety of certifications and designations that individuals, companies and projects can achieve to show they follow a high level of green commercial construction practices. Product and Material Selection. Here are a five examples: 1. Localized Sourcing.

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HardHatChat

MARCH 27, 2018

Something we’re hearing a lot about in our industry right now is the growing trend and popularity of prefab and modular commercial construction solutions. Scheduling: Anything that can be pre-built and brought to the job site is always going to help the overall commercial construction schedule.

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Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

In the world of commercial building design, the choice of materials plays a crucial role in shaping both the aesthetics and efficiency of the final structure. Keep reading as we take a deep dive into some of the most trending materials on the market that seamlessly balance the delicate line between efficiency and aesthetics!

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HardHatChat

MARCH 4, 2019

One of the biggest challenges for commercial construction firms today is the tighter project timelines that have become the norm at every phase of a project – from shorter deadlines for submitting initial bids and budgets, to quicker resolution on addendums and change orders, to compressed schedules for construction and delivery.

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HardHatChat

DECEMBER 19, 2018

So before we officially ring in 2019, here is our rundown of Englewood Construction’s commercial construction trends “highs” and “lows” from 2018: High: A Sizable Senior Living Pipeline. We’re several years into the construction labor shortage, and it continues to impact nearly every aspect of the commercial construction industry.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 17, 2023

If you have a commercial building, consider installing a solar power system. One of the best ways of installing solar panels in a commercial building is by placing them in an open area. You can contact Impact Energy Colorado Home Solar Installation or other providers to install solar panels in a commercial building.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Improve construction cost visibility and management with a LOCAL, CURRENT, OBJECTIVE, and VERIFIABLE Comprehensive Unit Cost Database with 90,000 granular construction tasks including labor, material, equipment, and productivity details.

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Wolgast Corporation

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Wainscoting comes in many materials for different uses including laminate, metallic, tile, vinyl (VCW) , fiber reinforced, or polymer (FRP) material to name most options. It is also more expensive to add the material than it is to paint the drywall and leave that part of the wall exposed.

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HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

As anyone in the commercial construction industry knows, reliable, responsive, and skilled subcontractors are the lifeblood of our business. c) they have the required manpower to meet our schedule Also, do they have a solid line of credit to furnish the required materials and equipment until each payout from the client is received?

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

LEED Commercial Interiors projects present the best single opportunity for greening buildings. million existing commercial buildings in the United States today. million existing commercial buildings. greater than 80% exist in rented space within those existing commercial buildings. By Katie Stanford and Stuart Kaplow.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Detailed technical and cost requirements for the project should align with current commercial construction standards. These requirements should be meticulously developed using precise labor, material, and equipment information sourced from the local market. Collaborative preconstruction activities are essential.

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Construction Marketing

JULY 14, 2022

Whether it is a small storefront or a large warehouse, there are certain things that every commercial building will need to have. Though you won’t be able to know everything before building a commercial building, constructing a commercial building is a big undertaking, so there are a few important things to know before you get started. .

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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.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 25, 2025

Objective, current, verifiable, and local granular construction tasks inclusive of labor, material, equipment, and productivity components as well as a unit of measure. The ability to create modified/custom unit price line items by adjusting labor, material, equipment, crew, and productivity data.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 8, 2025

The ability to access current, objective, and granular labor, material, and equipment costs on a local level represents a significant Construction Cost Estimating Improvement. The net result a 30%-40%+ improvement in cost representation.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 27, 2021

While the moratorium has lifted, supply chain logjams in the construction market continue to drive up the cost of materials. Adding to the volatility, we’ve seen many businesses table their construction projects to prepare for the likelihood of a global recession, as well as a fundamental change in the use of commercial real estate.

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HardHatChat

OCTOBER 31, 2017

As a national commercial construction firm offering emergency commercial facility maintenance and repair services, we know it’s never easy to deal with damage to any property, much less on the scale of what a major natural disaster can cause. Board up windows and doors.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 15, 2025

By Edward Owens Photo Mehaniq/courtesy Bigstockphoto.com Graffiti and vandalism have become increasingly common threats to commercial properties across the United States. For instance, in the second half of 2023 alone, the San Francisco Bay Area recorded more than 10,000 instances of graffiti on commercial properties.

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HardHatChat

AUGUST 18, 2016

Involving your commercial contractor early-on for a large-scale project, such as this shopping center development Englewood Construction completed in Connecticut, allows the construction team to create a realistic timeline for key project milestones.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Commercial stairs could carry high volumes of foot traffic daily so they need to be strong enough to withstand trampling. Although concrete seems stark and cold, it may be the perfect material for constructing stairs in commercial buildings. This is why many commercial property owners prefer pre-cast concrete.

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Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

You can’t overlook the importance of installing decking on commercial trailers, as it helps create additional room to store your cargo while in transit. The decking on commercial trailers also boosts the efficiency of your commercial trailer because it allows you to transport a lot of cargo in large quantities. .

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Wolgast Corporation

OCTOBER 28, 2024

We are currently working on a building for Chippewa Nature Center that our Architect, Neil Frank, resourcefully designed using materials that would save time and money. He selected Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) to be used in the carpentry package for the roofing material.

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HardHatChat

AUGUST 9, 2023

As anyone who works in the commercial construction business knows, timing is everything. Inefficient sequencing of materials and equipment can have a significant impact on both time and money. Business as usual, is out the door as the supply chain has continued to provide challenges.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 26, 2021

It’s nearly impossible to make any money when contracts allow just 10% and your subcontract only allows for 15% total overhead and profit markup on change orders, or time and material costs plus work. The typical commercial contractor’s annual overhead and profit markup look much like those in Figure 1.

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HardHatChat

JUNE 30, 2023

It looks like there may be light at the end of the commercial construction tunnel. The headwinds of supply chain disruption, higher material costs, and personnel shortages are beginning to subside. This is especially true regarding prescribed or brand—specified HVAC equipment, steel structures, roofing materials, and elevators.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Commercial Construction Costs 2024 increased 0.1% Prices decreased crude petroleum prices were down 3.3%, while unprocessed energy materials prices were down 2.0%., Prices decreased crude petroleum prices were down 3.3%, while unprocessed energy materials prices were down 2.0%., while natural gas prices were up 2.6% in November.

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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. Instead of demolishing old buildings, many commercial remodels focus on the adaptive reuse of historic or outdated structures. Adaptive reuse is another popular trend.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 10, 2019

This new adaptation allows construction companies to deliver between 460 and 920 gallons of fuel—and another 100 gallons of DEF—to their jobsites without ever having to employ a driver who has a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or a hazardous materials (HAZMAT) endorsement.

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HardHatChat

JANUARY 17, 2023

As we mentioned in previous posts, last year presented various challenges for the commercial construction industry. The real headwinds over the last year were supply chain disruption, higher material costs, and personal shortages. The post Commercial Construction 2023 Trends and Lessons Learned first appeared on Hard Hat Chat.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

According to industry data, the average bid win percentage for a commercial contractor is 25%, meaning for every 10 bids submitted, they would win 2-3 projects. Can the commercial construction contractor Bid/Win average of 25% be significantly improved? Drawbacks : Inaccuracy : National averages often mask significant local variations.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 17, 2019

With modern tweaks and an age-old approach, field investigations into limiting high-frequency vibration to control the amount of concrete material separation in commercial applications, are successfully limiting the surface distresses in concrete pavements. Concrete cracks got you down?

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Contractor Connection

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Imagine your policyholder walking into their commercial property after a disasterinventory ruined, operations halted and mounting pressure to get back to business. Commercial managed repair programs (MRPs) are the solution to navigating this critical moment. What is a commercial managed repair program?

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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.

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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. The post Challenges & Opportunities in Commercial Construction first appeared on Hard Hat Chat.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2025

The Importance of Standardized Cost Information for Construction, Renovation, Repair, and Maintenance Activities Savvy real proper owners are starting their transition to standardized cost information. Having standardized, verifiable, and granular local market cost data provides several important benefits.

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HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

These types of commercial construction projects are very important to the growth of their brands and offer many opportunities for our national contracting team to apply our experience and know-how to ensure a successful completion. Likewise, flagship stores in city locations often entail construction in mixed-use buildings.

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Wolgast Corporation

JANUARY 29, 2024

Building an efficient and sustainable commercial building can be perceived to be costly and complicated, but it does not have to be. Working with an experienced Design-Build Contractor can save you money and provide guidance for savings from sustainable and long-lasting material investments.

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