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How General Contractors Work with Commercial Architects to Mitigate Risks and Deliver Superior Commercial Construction Projects

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Successful commercial construction projects hinge on more than just technical expertise; they require a strategic and collaborative approach. For Directors of Construction, engaging the right general contractor (GC) who can work seamlessly with commercial architects is essential to mitigate risks and achieve project goals.

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Phases of Commercial Real Estate Development

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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. You must secure financing for the project.

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Why zoning is fundamental to construction planning

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What is zoning. Zoning relates to government regulations that guide what can and cannot be built on any property. For any construction project, you can refer to the local, municipal or city zoning map to determine what zoning classification your construction site belongs to. Why zoning matters to construction.

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Five Predictions for Commercial Construction Trends in 2012

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It’s that time of year when our team predicts the 2012 commercial construction trends – 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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5 Reasons To Hire Commercial Builders

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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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5 Signs Your Commercial Construction Contractor Just Isn’t That Into You

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It amazes me in today’s commercial real estate market when I hear commercial construction news about companies or people who just phone it in with their commercial construction services. Do your commercial construction vendors respond to your requests quickly or do they keep you waiting? Baldwick’s. Response Time.

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Why Hiring a Non-Local Commercial Construction Contractor is Crazy…Like a Fox

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Unfortunately, some commercial real estate developers and even shopping center landlords think a local construction management team is the only way to go because a national general contractor is a traveling group of gypsies roving from project to project. Rest assured, I haven’t lost my mind. Well, it’s not like that.