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Why Process and Execution Matter in Commercial Construction

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Why Process and Execution Matter in Commercial Construction

Bill Di Santo Luxury Retail Construction, Restaurant Construction March 20, 2025

Experience is Not the Only Measure of a Great General Contractor In the world of commercial construction, developers and construction directors often face a common challenge: finding a general contractor they can trust. One of the most frequent concerns we hear is, “Have you done this exact type of project before?” While experience is undoubtedly […]

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

Commercial Construction

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

Bill Di Santo Architects, general contractors February 11, 2025

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. At Englewood Construction, early collaboration with architects is a cornerstone of […]

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Early Collaboration: The Key to Commercial Construction Risk Mitigation

Commercial Construction

Early Collaboration: The Key to Commercial Construction Risk Mitigation

Bill Di Santo November 27, 2024

Over the past 20+ years, Englewood has completed over 2500 commercial construction projects in the retail, restaurant, hospitality, senior living, industrial, cannabis, and automotive sectors. Working with some of the best Directors of Construction, architects, and project managers in the business, we understand that risk management is a core concern for our clients.  From financial […]

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6 Commercial Construction Trends: A Biz Dev Perspective

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6 Commercial Construction Trends: A Biz Dev Perspective

Bill Di Santo Commercial Remodeling, Retail Construction October 9, 2024

As a National General Contractor, Englewood has a front-row seat to the opportunities and challenges facing the commercial construction industry. I recently sat down with Kim Sawyer and Tina McGrath, two of our experienced Business Development team leaders, to gain their perspective on what they’ve learned from talking to our existing and potential retail, restaurants, […]

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Why Commercial Developers and Tenants Choose Englewood Construction

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Why Commercial Developers and Tenants Choose Englewood Construction

Bill Di Santo best commercial contractors, Commercial Construction, general contractors August 5, 2024

Selecting the right national commercial construction general contractor is a critical decision that can significantly impact the success of your construction project. Over the past 20+ years, with 2500 completed commercial construction projects, Englewood has learned that it takes more than a great price to win a bid. Our national retail, restaurant, hospitality, senior living, […]

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Key Factors for Choosing a National Commercial Construction General Contractor

Commercial Construction

Key Factors for Choosing a National Commercial Construction General Contractor

Bill Di Santo National Commercial Construction General Contractor March 26, 2024

Selecting the right national commercial construction general contractor is a critical decision that can significantly impact the success of your construction project. Over the past 20+ years, with 2500 completed commercial construction projects, we have learned that it takes more than a great price to win a bid. Our national retail, restaurant, hospitality, senior living, […]

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9 Keys to Building a Reliable Commercial Construction Subcontractor Network

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9 Keys to Building a Reliable Commercial Construction Subcontractor Network

Bill Di Santo Construction Subcontractors February 14, 2024

As anyone in the commercial construction industry knows, reliable, responsive, and skilled subcontractors are the lifeblood of our business.  Your reputation and finished product as a national general contractor are only as good as the performance of your local subcontractor partners. That’s why Englewood’s leadership team has prioritized building, vetting, and nurturing a 20,000+ tier-one network of experienced and […]

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Commercial Construction Strategies:  Flagship Stores to Footprint Expansion

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Commercial Construction Strategies: Flagship Stores to Footprint Expansion

Bill Di Santo Flagship Store Construction November 13, 2023

Over the last few years, Englewood Construction has been involved in several flagship store and brand expansion projects with our national retail, fitness, and restaurant clients.  These types of commercial construction projects are very important to the growth of their brands and offer many opportunities for our national contracting team to apply our experience and […]

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Commercial Construction Strategies: Adaptive Reuse for Big Box Retail

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Commercial Construction Strategies: Adaptive Reuse for Big Box Retail

Bill Di Santo Adaptive Reuse, Big Box Retail Construction, Experiential Retail September 20, 2023

This adaptive reuse trend is now extending to abandoned big-box buildings. With a number of traditional retailers closing locations or going out of business, they are leaving millions of square feet behind for redevelopment. Our first experience with this was turning an old Kmart into a mixed-use retail development. But from experiential retail, restaurants, and […]

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Managing Commercial Construction Lead Times

Commercial Construction

Managing Commercial Construction Lead Times

Bill Di Santo Lead Times August 9, 2023

As anyone who works in the commercial construction business knows, timing is everything. Inefficient sequencing of materials and equipment can have a significant impact on both time and money. Business as usual, is out the door as the supply chain has continued to provide challenges.  For example, Roofing HVAC used to be 12-`14 weeks out […]

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