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Whether you are hiring an employee to fill a position, or a general contractor for a commercial construction project, you want to make sure your hiring the best candidate for the job.  And to help ensure your commercial project is completed on time and within budget, here are 6 important things you should consider before hiring a commercial contractor for your construction project. License Just because your state... Read more

Commercial construction projects are often a complicated process. There are a lot of moving parts including vendors, equipment and contractors running around a construction site. You may also have government inspectors from different agencies in your local jurisdiction making sure the site is safe and is within code limits. But even the most complicated commercial projects can be drilled down to a manageable series of steps. By... Read more

Starting a commercial construction project is a major undertaking that requires careful planning, execution and attention to detail. And unless you happen to be a business owner with construction experience, you are probably wondering where you should start.  To help pave the way, here are 5 essential tips to consider before starting your commercial construction project: Type of Construction Project The first thing is to consider is the type of commercial... Read more

Many business owners are finding that remodeling their business can lead to a more efficient workspace, attract more customers and generate additional revenue. As a result, hotels, restaurants, retailers, theme parks and many other types of businesses around the country are remodeling their businesses with a fresh new appearance. And while renovating an existing business is often less costly than new construction, anything from... Read more

Any owner will agree that restaurants are one of the most competitive industries on the planet. You need to understand your clientele, be on your game and have a penchant for cost control. But even that is no longer enough. Outdated and worn restaurants simply can’t compete in a sea of freshly remodeled restaurants with... Read more

Value engineering is a construction concept that originated during World War II when construction materials were scarce and costly. Enterprising engineers at General Electric realized that there were other materials that could be substituted that would not only result in a better-quality building, but at a much more affordable cost. This concept proved so successful... Read more

The trend towards increasing energy efficiency in commercial buildings has resulted in a substantial reduction of carbon emissions, a major contributor of air pollution cities nationwide. And at the end of 2015, over 25,000 commercial buildings certified as EnergyStar compliant eliminated 17 metric tons of greenhouse gases which is equivalent to providing enough energy to... Read more

It wasn’t that long ago that the only amenities a commercial office building offered were an elevator and maybe a lobby receptionist. But times have changed and with competition at its highest level in decades, the need to innovate and differentiate amongst other office buildings has become more important than ever. With occupancy rates rising,... Read more

Getting any commercial construction project off the ground requires careful planning and attention to detail from start to finish. Whether you are a building owner working with a design-build contractor on your new company headquarters from the ground-up or are renovating an existing commercial building, these 5 tips will help you plan a successful construction... Read more

Most growing companies experience growing pains at some point. Whether it’s a manufacturing facility, sales office or headquarters location, many companies simply outgrow one or more of their existing facilities. But regardless of how big or small your company is, there are 3 important financial questions you need to answer before embarking on a commercial building project. Can we expand on current site... Read more