Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

One of the biggest risks in construction projects is labor disputes, which can cause costly work stoppages and delays. Partnering with the IUPAT provides labor stability through negotiated contracts and structured dispute resolution processes. Labor Peace and Stability. Networking and Industry Influence.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Can the commercial construction contractor Bid/Win average of 25% be significantly improved? Streamlined Negotiations : When cost data is verifiable and defensible, theres less room for disputes, leading to quicker client approvals and stronger working relationships. The post Construction Bid Win Percentage appeared first on 4BT.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 2, 2018

No matter your job title, chances are you engage in workplace negotiations every day. Whether you are vying for your team to receive more company resources, driving your ideas through to completion on a project or simply managing your day-to-day workload, being able to successfully negotiate with others is essential for success.

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HardHatChat

MAY 13, 2014

Workers remove wall panels from a high rise to accommodate new windows for one of the many projects Englewood Construction negotiates with its clients. Be sure to check references of general contractors before entering into a negotiated or competitive bid situation. It’s safe to assume that they are not going to work for free.

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The Constructor

AUGUST 28, 2012

There are three types of tendering methods used in construction – by open tendering, selective tendering, or by negotiation. Under open tendering the.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Tracking Bid-Win Rates for Commercial Construction is important for any contractor. Some say that a reasonable ratio for public sector commerical construction (repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build) should be at most 10 to 1. What is your Bid Win ratio? What is your Bid Win ratio? What is considered good?

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

The construction industry continues to invest heavily in safety management. Safety performance affects your ability to bid and win work and to negotiate contracts. As such, safety is a key driver of a construction company’s productivity, quality and profitability.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 14, 2020

Using the right pre-construction tools and services is important to early and ongoing information sharing and obtaining mutually beneficial best value outcomes. LEAN Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery. The post Best Value Pre-Construction Tools and Services… and more appeared first on 4BT.

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HardHatChat

JANUARY 18, 2011

Bill Di Santo (right) overseeing a design-build project for Englewood Construction. January is a great time to create a commercial construction checklist of resolutions to help improve your commercial real estate business in the coming year. Schedule a commercial construction preventive maintenance visit.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 23, 2015

Success on a project is often dependent upon risk management, and managing that risk starts with contract negotiation. Fully understanding and properly negotiating your contract terms will position you and your project management team for success.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Several aspects of the construction business can only be learned through experience. One of them is negotiating contracts. Owning your business requires many skills, and among the most important might be the ability to manage negotiations.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 1, 2022

Several aspects of the construction business can only be learned through experience. One of them is negotiating contracts. Most people fear the negotiation procedure because it is an intrinsically uncomfortable process. But with the right toolkit, you can breeze through contract negotiations.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 6, 2015

While contractors are fearless when it comes to the physical challenges associated with the job, one area they are often reluctant to tackle is negotiating contract terms and conditions. However, becoming an effective negotiator is a key to success and profitability. .

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 12, 2021

Many find the day-to-day experience of the construction industry to be uniquely challenging, rewarding, complex and, occasionally, infuriating. Building the Bench. Alex Headley. Thu, 08/12/2021 - 09:00.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 26, 2024

Current, objective, verifiable, and detailed construction cost data is critical to achieving any useful level of cost visibility and cost management. Construction Cost Data Information [contact-form] The post Construction Cost Data Information appeared first on 4BT. This helps define some level of fair and reasonableness.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

In the typical construction contract, the least understood provisions are often those that require the contractor to indemnify the owner for losses or damages arising under the contract. Indemnity provisions are a powerful risk-shifting tool that often go overlooked during contract negotiations.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 7, 2025

Real-time, granular, locally researched data is essential for Lean construction, JOC, and Progressive Design-Build to ensure cost transparency, prevent budget overruns, and enable informed decision-making. Difficulties in contract negotiations due to unreliable cost baselines. Different design choices (e.g.,

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Construction Marketing

MARCH 2, 2023

Unfortunately, injuries at construction sites are highly likely. You may wonder if you have legal recourse if you have been injured while working at a construction site. Now, let’s look at some of the most common questions about construction site injuries. Failing to interview several lawyers before hiring one.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

MARCH 21, 2025

Negotiation plays a key role after bids are submitted. This involves thoroughly understanding the project specifications, assessing the site conditions, and determining the resources needed. Competitive bidding requires a balance between offering a competitive price and ensuring the proposal reflects the quality and reliability of the work.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Common expenses for operating a construction business include labor, materials, insurance, permits, office space, vehicles, trailers and other incidentals. Furthermore, some company expenses are not negotiable and are often the largest portion of mandatory expenses, such as labor costs. Many factors contribute to revenue and expenses.

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HardHatChat

AUGUST 28, 2018

Budget is always a major consideration for our commercial construction clients, and as a general contractor we devote significant time to the budgeting process. Getting Too Specific on Specifications.

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Mastering Construction Contracts ccapoccia Mon, 09/09/2024 - 16:21 To develop an ironclad contract, it’s important to recognize that a contract sets the stage for the 3 C’s: commitment, communication and collaboration between two parties.

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HardHatChat

JANUARY 9, 2013

Englewood Construction had a lot to celebrate in 2012, including a prestigious Best Projects award from Engineering News Record Midwest magazine for the work it did at the Local 17 International Association of Heat & Frost Insulators headquarters in Tinley Park (shown here). Bids were up…substantially. Englewood and world domination.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

A well designed and well managed Job Order Contracting Program (JOC Program) should accelerate planning, procurement, and project delivery off repair, renovation, maintenance, and minor construction projects, as well as associated cost savings, quality improvements, and elimination of legal disputes. TORRES CONSTRUCTION CORP.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 12, 2025

Bernie Sanders was among the legislators to reintroduce the law, which would tip the labor negotiating scales in favor of unions.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 5, 2018

All the time, effort and energy invested in winning a good construction contract or building a loyal customer relationship, which allows you to negotiate on a project, is wasted with an inaccurate or incomplete estimate.

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HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

As commercial construction news reports say business continues to pick up, we are happy to see some new faces around the office at Englewood Construction. I’m proud to say that after several flat years in the commercial construction industry, Englewood has fought through and is heading in the right direction.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 15, 2017

Currently, the construction insurance marketplace, excluding health insurance, proves to be a favorable environment for the insurance buyer.

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Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

In Triangle Construction Co. The contractor won a bid to construct a water system in two local counties. In Triangle Construction , the court held that the contractor’s claims against the engineer were barred by the doctrine of accord and satisfaction. Fouches and Assoc.,

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HardHatChat

AUGUST 7, 2019

A version of this post was published in Illinois Real Estate Journal as a byline article from Englewood Construction. Earlier this summer, Englewood Construction’s home state of Illinois passed a bill making it the 11 th state in the U.S. to legalize the use of recreational marijuana. Timing Is Everything.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 1, 2014

You know how to build a bridge, negotiate a deal or justify a capital expenditure. If any of these questions sound familiar to you, you’re not alone. You were probably promoted because you’re a competent technical professional. But, whether you’re a middle manager or a CEO, your technical skills usually won’t help you be a better leader.'

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 3, 2014

The ultimate goal for a contractor is to develop a base of customers who will get proposals and bids only from your company, won’t shop your price, will award you negotiated contracts, and will give you work based on your trusted relationship with them.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 29, 2023

Construction unions and contractors have agreed a pay increase from next month of at least 6% for around 500,000 site workers operating under the Construction Industry Joint Council agreement. In a two-stage CIJC deal, workers will receive a further 1.5% rise from 1 January 2024, delivering a compound increase of around 7.6%.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 27, 2014

When you started your construction business, you were in control of your own destiny.

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PC Construction

MARCH 3, 2025

I am so honored to launch this years Women in Construction Week.Throughout this week, the entire industry will recognize women for their contributions and achievements in construction, and their dedication to helping mentor and guide other women grow interest in our profession. Construction is such a rewarding career.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Each stage in the JOC task order process is designed to assure collaboration on an early and ongoing basis, clearly communicate a detailed scope of work, and manage all aspects of construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. Only the contracting officer can negotiate/approve non pre-priced item(s) in the task order.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 25, 2021

From the beginning, having a construction company or contractor you can communicate well with is key. When it comes to construction, delays can be expensive, so deadlines should be non-negotiable. The post 5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Contractor appeared first on Construction Marketing Association Blog.

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