Construction Manager vs. General Contractor for Commercial Projects
Compare advisory construction management, CMAR and general contracting through timing, contracts, responsibilities, pricing and owner decision controls.
A highly motivated and experienced civil engineer with more than 20 years in the construction industry, Rami Tawasha serves as a senior project manager at Constructive Solutions, Inc., a commercial general contractor based in San Mateo, San Jose and San Francisco. Proficient in a broad range of services from design-build and seismic retrofit to tenant improvement and renovation for corporate offices, medical facilities, industrial, hospitality centers, and retail spaces across the San Francisco Bay Area.
Benefits of Being Your Own General Contractor
Acting as your own is General contractor offers a lot of benefits to you. The best among them being the ability to save a considerable amount of money as well as completing the project as you want.
Value Engineering in Commercial Construction: Owner Guide
A function-first owner guide to commercial construction value engineering, including timing, workshop steps, proposal evidence and decision criteria.
11 Must-Read Books to Succeed as a Commercial General Contractor
As a commercial general contractor, it’s important to constantly expand your knowledge and skillset to stay ahead in the industry. If you’re looking for ways to improve your abilities, reading books is a great place to start. In this article, we’ve compiled a list of 11 must-read books that cover a range of topics, from project management to business development. By reading these books, you can gain valuable insights and practical advice to help you succeed in your career as a commercial general contractor.
5 Tips for Renovating a Senior Living Facility
A retirement home should consist of a wide-space living area for the slow moving elderly, with soft-edged and easy to use appliances, and with carefully installed lightings in all corners to ensure safety at all times.
CMAR vs. Design-Build for Commercial Projects
Compare CMAR and design-build contract paths, design relationships, pricing development, owner responsibilities and proposal evidence for a commercial project.
California Commercial Renovation Accessibility: Owner Guide
An owner-focused accessibility planning guide for California commercial renovations, from existing-condition review and path-of-travel coordination through construction and closeout.
The Top Retail Renovation Trends to Look Out for in 2019
Any retail contractor knows how important it is to understand the unique demands this type of project entails. There are different ways to proceed with a commercial renovation, such as demolition of existing design and rearranging structures, or expanding beyond the original location and modifying the existing design.
How to Hire Subcontractors for Your Construction Project?
Construction projects take a lot of time and expertise, sometimes exceeding the capacity of a single commercial general contractor. This is when engaging multiple subcontractors for specific tasks becomes necessary. In this blog, we will explore the various types of subcontractors and their specializations, the hiring process, and the top pre-qualification criteria. Additionally, we will discuss the key elements to include in a subcontractor contract.
How Value Engineering in the Initial Stages Can Improve Construction Project Outcomes
Value engineering provides the greatest value for clients by maximizing function while minimizing the cost of the project.