Seven Commercial Construction Management Lessons That Matter Most
Bill Di Santo of Englewood Contruction shares seven lessons that are shaping commercial contruction management. Read how…
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Mixed-Use Construction Demands a Different Level of Pre-Planning
Mixed-use projects succeed or fail based on how well they are planned before construction begins. Here are a few insights on how to plan a project.
The Pre-Construction Checklist for Mixed-Use Developments
Englewood Construction’s Pre-Construction Checklist for Mixed-Use Development teams to consider before the shovels meet the dirt.
Pre-Project Checklist for Commercial Construction Managers
Here’s a practical pre-project checklist for construction managers to follow when partnering with Englewood Construction
3 Construction Strategies for Senior Community Housing Renovation Projects
As noted in January’s Hard Hat Chat post about commercial real estate trends shaping Englewood’s work in the year ahead, we expect 2018 will maintain the same strong momentum we’ve recently experienced working with owners and operators to update existing senior communities. What’s driving the uptick in renovation and remodeling activity in this sector? For […]
Commercial Construction Operations: Pulling Back the Curtain on Behind-the-Scenes Roles
Recently our CFO, Mary Davolt, was honored as a CFO of the Year by suburban Chicago’s Daily Herald newspaper. This award, which highlights the contributions of financial professionals to a company’s success, not only made the entire Englewood Construction team proud, it is a great reminder of the many behind-the-scenes team members who are so critical to the work […]
The Construction Software Toolbox Part 2: More Reasons Why It Pays To Work With A Tech-Savvy Commercial Contractor
In a post last month, we took a look inside the commercial construction technology toolbox, specifically a rundown of construction management software options that benefit not only the contractor, but also the client. In part 2 of this topic, here are some additional ways the right technology choice impacts everyone involved in the project: User-Friendly […]
Planning for Success: Three Commercial Construction Industry Tips for 2016
Happy New Year to all of our Hard Hat Chat readers! January is traditionally a time for reflection, and from a business standpoint the start of the year is a great time to take stock of what you want to accomplish in the year ahead. As a growing national commercial construction firm, Englewood Construction has […]
2014 Commercial Construction Industry Trends and Predictions
We are coming into the final stretch of 2013, a year that has been rather good for the commercial construction industry. Activity was up for retail and restaurant construction and once-stalled commercial construction projects are finding themselves back on 2014 bid sheets for the best commercial general contractors. At Englewood Construction, we were fortunate to […]
Six Ways to Control Rising Commercial Construction Costs
Construction season is upon us, and you know what that means…rising commercial construction costs. The summer always brings more commercial construction activity, more bids, and, as a result, higher pricing. Many general contractors decide to lower their risk and start commercial construction projects in the warmer months, paying a premium for nice weather, but assuring […]