Wolgast Corporation

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

These aren’t new concepts, but with the flurry of attention on energy savings, we wanted to check into the current status for Michigan Commercial Building Owners. Since the Michigan Energy Code (2015) was adopted in 2017 in Michigan, how far are our Commercial Building owners from achieving Net Zero Energy Building Ready?

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HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

If your retail construction contractor can build retail stores like this on Michigan Avenue…. For as long as I’ve been in the commercial construction business , which is 30 years, there have been two conflicting trains of thought about clients hiring a general contractor who also works for a competitor. It’s the same “who’s on first?”

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HardHatChat

MARCH 15, 2011

Englewood Construction has worked on a number of Chicago retail construction projects in high-traffic urban areas, such as American Girl Place on Michigan Avenue. Wal-mart’s Neighborhood Market store at Presidential Towers poses an even greater coordination challenge for a commercial general contractor. Michigan Ave.,

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HardHatChat

MARCH 28, 2011

From the new commercial construction projects we know are in the pipeline, to what I heard at the recent Bisnow Chicago Retail Summit , I am cautiously optimistic. The good news is the volume of new commercial construction projects we’re bidding on is on track with 2008, which means the market is moving in the right direction.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 20, 2023

Brian O’Donnell Project Executive Hi-Tech Electric Brian O’Donnell has been a leader of digital transformation at Hi-Tech and has also served as IBEW Local 131 president and business manager in West Michigan.

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HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

It’s that time of year when our team predicts the commercial construction trends for the upcoming year– from what’s on tap for Chicago retail construction to national restaurant construction and hospitality construction. But, that doesn’t mean you won’t see other commercial general contractors cough up cash to win a job. Bill Di Santo.

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HardHatChat

JUNE 29, 2020

For anyone that owns or operates a commercial property, there are bound to be unanticipated repairs or surprise construction issues that pop up. As a national commercial contractor, Englewood Construction was able to tap resources to assist a national retail brand client with boarding up locations across the country for security purposes.

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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. By doing this, we are able to deliver to meet their expectations right from the start.

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HardHatChat

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Apple’s first flagship store was in Chicago on Michigan Avenue, where tourists and locals alike quickly became familiar with – and grew to love – the unique environment it offered to interact with the brand’s latest products. Our very first project with the brand was to relocate its original Chicago flagship store to Michigan Avenue in 2008.

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HardHatChat

DECEMBER 5, 2017

When it comes to choosing a site for a commercial construction or CRE project, finding the perfect match between a brand or concept and an available space is one of the most important steps in the planning process. What will it take to build out the space? Will any “unbranding” be necessary?

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 20, 2023

Brian O’Donnell Project Executive Hi-Tech Electric Brian O’Donnell has been a leader of digital transformation at Hi-Tech and has also served as IBEW Local 131 president and business manager in West Michigan.

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Software Software Contractors Electrical 177

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 25, 2014

Eberspaecher, a developer and manufacturer of exhaust system technology, announced a significant expansion in Michigan beginning in late 2014 extending through 2019. A minimum of 100 jobs will be added to support the manufacture of exhaust systems and catalytic converters for commercial vehicles in the short term.

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Take Barton Malow, a national commercial contractor based in Southfield, Michigan. By customizing the prequalification process to fit your needs, you remove irrelevant steps that cost precious time in an already labor-intensive process. .

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Wolgast Corporation

JANUARY 12, 2023

In 1970, Wolgast was the first to start a DB Division the Mid-Michigan Region. In 2012, to expand our building expertise, we started a Restoration Division to restore commercial buildings and residences effected by flood, fire, wind, or impact. This is extra precaution for the client that their needs will be met with less risk.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JUNE 26, 2014

Michael Finney, President and CEO, Michigan Economic Development. BF: The Michigan Business Development program offers cash incentives in increments up to $10 million. They are commercializing technology that comes from a spinoff from the FRIB, the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams, at Michigan State University.

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Michigan Las Vegas Innovation Commercial 57

Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 31, 2021

The question de riguer in commercial real estate transactions is if PFAS is included in a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment? Additionally, there are a limited number of places where PFAS is regulated as state hazardous substance, like Michigan where should likely be included in a Phase I. 9601) and petroleum products.”.

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Site Commercial United States Regulation 156

Business Facilities

AUGUST 28, 2017

A global supplier of automotive ride performance and clean-air products and systems, Tenneco also specializes in commercial truck and off-highway original equipment markets. million and create 95 jobs, resulting in a $750,000 Michigan Business Development Program performance-based grant from the Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF).

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Green Industry Professionals

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Premium commercial landscape equipment distributor now has 205,000 square feet of warehouse space across its four locations in Florida, Michigan, Wisconsin and California.

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Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

BF: The Michigan Film & Digital Media Office has introduced the Creative Chambers Initiative, a pilot program to retain and attract new talent for creative industries in five MI communities. Jennifer Nelson, Executive Vice President, Business Development, Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). Commercial Service Offices.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JUNE 27, 2016

Michigan has a rich history of innovation, a skilled workforce, and leading academic institutions prepared to engage in the emerging public UAS space. This is a great opportunity for Michigan to establish an ecosystem for UAS,” said MEDC CEO Steve Arwood. By Frank Provenzano. airspace. “A From L-R: Sen.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MAY 12, 2016

a Grand Rapids-based maker of franks, sausage and specialty meats for commercial customers, will build its second food processing facility in Jamestown Charter Township, MI. The addition of a second manufacturing facility in West Michigan is very exciting for us,” said Kent Quality Foods president Steve Soet. West Michigan Works!

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Wolgast Corporation

JULY 6, 2022

The top impacted storefronts are retail stores – 29%, commercial buildings – 20%, restaurants – 19%, and the remaining 32% includes “other” buildings. When designing a new commercial building, it is a good idea to talk to your architect about features that can protect your investment from automobile users.

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Insurance Claims Safety Michigan 118

Business Facilities

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Electricity demand in the commercial sector was down by 6 percent while the industrial sector saw a 6.9 percent reduction in 2020 due to the impact of the pandemic on the U.S. Read: Top Utilities: Power Players at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 9, 2013

District Court Eastern District of Michigan, claims the object of the Chinese companies’ illegal actions was to drive established solar industry leader Energy Conversion Devices out of business. and their U.S. affiliates, seeking over $950,000,000 in damages.

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Business Facilities

MARCH 3, 2020

Production-related issues and order cancellations slowed the commercial aerospace sector last year, but long-term demand for passenger jets remains robust. Read: The Aerospace Industry: Cruising To A Higher Altitude at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

According to Deloitte’s 2014 Global Aerospace and Defense Outlook , the commercial aerospace sector is expected to experience significant growth this year, driven by continued record-setting production levels at assembly facilities and throughout the aerospace supplier network. The end of the Iraq war and the impending end of the U.S.

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Industrial Products Michigan Defense 60

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MAY 8, 2014

Commercial and industrial building is outpacing residential construction, despite strong growth in remodeling and new housing developments. Looking at new building construction, commercial building jobs are projected to grow at 4 percent, to about 764,000 jobs, from 2011 to the end of 2014. Kansas City, MO-KS. Austin-Round Rock, TX.

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Lets Build

APRIL 27, 2017

In the US there are a lot of construction companies doing different work within areas like commercial, institutional, industrial, and civil construction services. But who are the biggest construction companies in the US? That is something GenieBelt has decided to figure out. Harkins Builders. Whiting Turner. Massachusetts. Bond Brothers.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 14, 2013

With 7 projects, California had the most LEED certifications, followed by Michigan with 3 projects. 8 were Existing Building projects, unexpectedly including 3 EB re-certifications; and 7 were certified under the Commercial Interiors rating system. So, most of the 28 states had a single project certified; a fairly even distribution.

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Wolgast Corporation

JUNE 3, 2024

It’s good to be aware that some energy savings are now mandated by LARA in the State of Michigan when you build new or remodel (see our blog: Michigan Energy Code 2015 ). Energy Information Administration, www.eia.gov , “Trends in Lighting in Commercial Buildings”, 5/17/17 Call us today for more information.

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Business Facilities

JUNE 6, 2017

China was the top country of origin in both buying and selling commercial real estate in 2016, and Florida was the top destination of choice for international clients. Read: Foreign Investment In U.S. Real Estate Rising.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 4, 2013

Senior commercial real estate executives are increasingly positive about current and future market conditions—particularly as they relate to top-quality assets in top markets—yet they remain concerned about the slow pace of job creation, sovereign budget deficits (including U.S.

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 21, 2025

About Delta Faucet Company Delta Faucet Company has been a leading innovator in designing and manufacturing residential and commercial faucets, showers, and other cutting-edge water-use products that transform spaces.

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Safety Documentation Contractors Indiana 56

Wolgast Corporation

MAY 22, 2023

In one of our earlier blogs, we shared with you details of the Small Business Association’s 504 loan in “ Easy Financing for Small Business Growth in Michigan ”. In dealing with our commercial construction clients who have considered the program, we have learned more about the SBA 504 and why some choose to use it or not.

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Contractor Magazine

OCTOBER 12, 2016

Brad Howe, project manager and commercial estimator for Ann Arbor, Michigan-based G. In “Yip-see” Mich., an almost-forgotten job paves the way for another. Wilbur Plumbing, and a crew of talented UA Local 190 union tradesmen installed replacement water heaters for the Chestnut Lake apartment complex in Yip-see. read more.

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Michigan Union Commercial Project Management 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

We’ll explore all corners of the built environment, from commercial to healthcare and industrial to infrastructure, to see each industry’s approach to IC. Commercial . From quick-service restaurants to hotels, the commercial industry has long been at the helm of IC. Companies like Starbucks , Chick-fil-A , Marriott , ?and

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Wolgast Corporation

MARCH 21, 2022

Michigan OSHA (MIOSHA) requires owners of “All public commercial buildings constructed prior to 1980 are required to have a [PQL or NESHAP] asbestos survey on hand,” says authority John Rehkopf, President of Northern Analytical Services, LLC. A business owner could save themselves fines with this information.

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