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.
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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.
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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.
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CMAR vs. Design-Build for Commercial Projects
If you are planning to build a residential dream house or a commercial space for a business anytime soon, then you may be at the point of choosing who to entrust your time, money, and effort with: (1) a Construction Manager/General Contractor (CMGC), or (2) a Team of Design-Build Project Delivery Method.
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Accessibility and Commercial Renovations: How to Ensure Compliance with the California Building Code
The building code for California is called the California Building Standards Code, which is the Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR). The California Building Standards Commission is authorize to maintain, and oversee the processes that are related to the building codes of California by the California Building Standards Law.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Preconstruction Communication Plan: Decisions, RFIs and Controls
Preconstruction service is a communication-intensive and highly collaborative affair that requires a preconstruction team containing planners, designers, project managers, estimators, and of course the client to come together, address possible construction issues before the construction begins.
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How Design-Build Works: Decreasing Risk While Maximizing Efficiency
Design-Build is a method of construction delivery which provides the owners with an individual point of communication for the design as well as construction phase of the project. There is a single entity which holds contractual risk
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What Are Leasehold Improvements?
To lease a space, you make structural changes to it and make it apposite for the business needs. These processes of structural changes are called leasehold improvements. The payment for these improvements is often paid by the property owner in advance or the
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Here are 10 Important Lessons Learned from Challenging Design-Build Projects
Every day, general contractor come across new challenges in the design-build projects and if those projects are delayed or failed, a heavy monetary loss will deter their contractor business and the worst thing is that they will lose out to their competitors.
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What is a Zero Energy Building?
A zero-energy building, also known as a net zero, zero net energy or net zero energy building, is a building with zero energy consumption. Zero energy building aims to significantly or completely reduce energy use and
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Achieving Sustainability Milestones for Your Corporate Facility
Those who are looking to remodel or start any construction task should be cautious in selecting the construction company to fulfill their requirements in an effective manner and save money at the same time.
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Ground Up Construction Done Right
Ground up construction enables your organization to have full control over the outline and determinations of your business needs without planning for what exists at present. Working from beginning can guarantee that you will be a direct part of the construction project
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How Do You Seismically Retrofit A Shopping Mall?
Seismic retrofitting is the process of modifying an existing structure so that it can be more resistant towards ground motion, seismic activity or failure of soil because of earthquakes.
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What Should You Consider When Selecting Your Building Renovation Partner
A renovation partner is commonly known as a general contractor or a retail contractor. There are many construction companies that also hold expertise in building renovation. In renovating a building, complete responsibility is borne by the contractor.
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The Benefits of Pre-Engineered Steel for New Construction
The use of pre-engineered steel for construction isn’t only being used for building renovation but new construction projects are increasingly embracing the idea as well.
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How to Promote a Safe Work Environment during Construction
Construction industry is unlike the other industries which are office-centric, construction environments are usually loaded with plenty of safety concerns that require policies and practices in place to ensure safety of workers.
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Intelligent Building Technology Trends for 2018
According to the research’s findings, the global intelligent building systems market is mainly segmented as building energy management, security and surveillance, HVAC and lighting solutions among others.
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Designing an Industrial Facility for the Tenants You Want to Attract
An industrial facility is management intensive and can be a source of significant profit. A commercial building which is situated in the correct area has the potentiality to generate huge cash
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Turnkey Build-Outs vs. Tenant Improvements: Key Cost Considerations
When it comes to renting space, often times the property will not have the necessary outfitting. It may be empty, or the workspace layout for the previous tenant may be unsuitable or undesirable for your needs.
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Evaluating the Benefits of Pre-construction Services
Preconstruction service should create a chain of commands with respect to the person leading the commercial project. The service should also describe under who’s charge submittals and scheduling will remain.
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Construction Safety: 7 Challenges and Prevention
Accident rate in the construction industry is among the largest across all industries. This is why there is always a concerted effort by construction safety experts to bring this rate to its barest minimum in this ever-changing working environment
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5 Reasons Employers Choose an Open Space Concept for Office Remodelling
Open space concept for office and workplace design is all the rage today, but in actuality, it is not a novel concept at all. Let us take a closer look at this concept to understand
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Tenant Improvements: How to Make Your Space More Retailer Friendly
With the latest growing trends in technological advances, retailers that have been implementing aspects of better utilisation of their space, have been getting quite positive results
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How the Preconstruction Process Enables Owners to Begin Site Selection
Preconstruction deals with the preliminary planning of a project by identifying the project, defining it, and analyzing the cost impacts of the project.
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Construction Due Diligence: Property, Project & Contractor Review
A commercial construction due-diligence framework for reviewing property information, existing conditions, scope, budget, schedule and delivery-partner evidence.
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10 Megatrends Impacting the Future of Green Building Technology
Green building technology refers to the use of sustainable and environmentally friendly materials, design, and construction techniques in the building industry. It aims to reduce the environmental impact of buildings by minimizing energy consumption, waste, and pollution throughout the entire building lifecycle. Green building technology involves the use of renewable energy sources, such as solar or wind power, as well as energy-efficient systems for heating, cooling, and lighting. It also focuses on the use of non-toxic and sustainable building materials, such as recycled or locally sourced materials, to improve indoor air quality and reduce waste. Overall, green building technology aims to create buildings that are not only environmentally friendly but also healthy, comfortable, and cost-effective for their occupants.
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Land Development and Permitting: Get the Facts Before Your Project Starts
There is a typical process most land developers should go through before purchasing or developing a building. Today, land development involves thorough and complete evaluation and approval from different parties in both the public and private sectors.
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Tips on How to Control Office Tenant Improvement Project Costs
The landlord might decide to control the cost of renovation and make all the improvements himself. Alternatively, the tenant can agree to carry out the improvement in exchange for reduction of rent or cash incentive.
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Commercial Building Renovation Trends: 2026 Owner Guide
Six current commercial renovation priorities for owners: existing conditions, code and accessibility, energy and ventilation, MEP capacity, occupied phasing and useful closeout.
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5 keys to help you reduce complexity and costs for capital improvement projects
Capital improvement projects are basically plans and designs to enhance the quality of life. It mainly focuses on the improvement of the infrastructure including; Airport…
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5 reasons why now is the time to get ahead of your capital improvement projects
Capital improvement projects such as Airports, Bikeways… Some important things that can help you get ahead in the projects are : Management of the suppliers,Updated knowledge and skills
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Before You Hire A Seismic Retrofit Contractor
Learn how to find the right seismic retrofit contractor for your building needs. Read our tips on evaluating experience, competency, and cost.
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The 4 Essentials of Construction Management
Construction management is a demanding position; it requires focus, strong will and a healthy work ethic. Here are the four essentials of construction management;Time, Money, Quality, Safety.
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Medical Facility Design Trends for 2018
Medical facilities are changing, a lot of these changes are based on ultimate comfort and protection for in and out patients,
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10 Time Management Mistakes to Avoid in Corporate Facility Design
Time management is often thought to be the responsibility of the employee while this is true common errors made by employers
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A Quick Guide to Creating a Budget for Your Building Renovation
Renovating a building can be a fun experience – out with the old, in with the new!
The easiest way to do this is to create a full list of the needed repairs and this can be done in three steps;
What You Need to Know: Earthquake Resistant Construction
Earthquake resistant buildings work by ensuring that buildings are properly grounded and connected to the earth through the foundation.
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California Commercial Renovation Code Compliance Guide
A planning guide to California commercial renovation code compliance, current Title 24 review paths, permits, field verification and closeout.
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Design Build vs Design Bid Build
Design build is a delivery technique whereby the delivery team works under a single contract for the project owner to provide design and construction.
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What is Value Engineering? and Advantages of Using Collaborative Approach
Value engineering is the systematic application of different approaches to increase efficiency and minimize operating costs. It is a value adding technique that is meant to assist businesses obtain optimum value for their goods and services and in the process, maximize the customers’ wealth.
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Commercial Ground-Up Construction: 8 Project Readiness Decisions
You have to consider certain things before commencing your ground up construction project.
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5 Tips for Remodeling a Luxury Retail Space
Luxury retail spaces are great for businesses all year round, and the best thing is that they always have a continuous flow of customers coming in and going out for the better half of the day.
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Influence of Technology on Your Corporate Facility
Technology has grown to be part of everyone’s life and that includes almost every aspect of businesses and the corporate world. The technology has changed over the last decade and is continuing to change on a daily basis. Starting with the introduction of the cell phone and now the smartphone.
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Tenant Improvement Construction Traps to Avoid
Using tenant improvement on commercial properties is a system an owner can utilize especially when considering long term leases. This can attract new tenants or keep existing ones and is often overlooked. Often the amount offered by the owner for the improvements are much lower and the tenant is left to pay the balance.
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How to Set Priorities in your Capital Improvement Plan
Improving the existing assets and each project should be looked at from different perspectives and different improvements considered to establish which one will have the best long-term results.
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5 Key Benefits of Pre-Construction Planning Services
Pre-construction involves all the preliminary planning and engineering in order to get the whole scope into perspective, establish if there are any extraordinary circumstances and to assess the overall cost. Using pre-construction services will help to achieve these objectives.
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What You Should Know About Ground-up Construction Permits
A building permit is a legal authorization required for construction of a new building, demolition of an existing one or renovation of a structure. Any construction activity, whether residential, commercial or industrial, is required to meet a specific set of rules and regulations laid down by local governing authorities which grants the permit once it confirms that all rules are adhered to.
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