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Building world-class hotels: The power of preconstruction and self-perform services

Construction Dive

Through an ingrained collaborative culture, PCL adds value to these projects right from the start by leveraging extensive data from past successes to advise on cost, schedule and constructability. The team takes a comprehensive approach that goes beyond simply estimating costs and timelines. “We

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Construction’s Two Supply Chain Reality

Construction Daily News

” Construction costs are up 38.7% The cost isn’t materials. But my luxury suppliers’ ‘entry-level’ sustainable options cost more than my standard clients’ entire material budgets.” The Economics Behind Dual Networks Northern California’s price gaps create separate supply realities.

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Ways to Improve Home Building Productivity, Part 2: Automation

The Pro Builder

Construction Automation In my first job with a large-volume home builder, I saw firsthand the value of making as much of the house—wall panels, roof trusses, floor systems, stairs, millwork, and other components—as possible in a factory-controlled setting and delivering them to the jobsite on a just-in-time schedule.

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Trending: The Rise of Prefab and Modular Commercial Construction Techniques

Commercial Construction Blog

Not all that long ago, when I was still a young laborer in the field, many items such as millwork, ductwork and mechanical components were still frequently fabricated on the job site. Labor Costs: Labor in a shop or manufacturing facility is usually cheaper than labor on a job site.

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2022 Construction Tips for Restaurant and Other Commercial Building Owners

Wolgast Corporation

The cost and availability of building materials can presently be described as highly unpredictable, so the pre-planning phase has become the key to Restaurant Construction more than ever before! Additionally, as a general contractor, we self-perform trades including site work, concrete, rough and finish carpentry, and millwork.

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Remodel Your Commercial Office to Be More Modern

Wolgast Corporation

The problem, we understand, it’s cost prohibitive and not a great investment to complete a remodel every year to keep up with new trends. However, there are some classic and cost effective changes that can help set you up well for the future. With either, you may lower your energy costs over time to help offset the cost.

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Commercial Construction Project Management: Managing What You Don’t Control

Commercial Construction Blog

I wouldn’t go so far as to call myself a control freak, but as a national general contractor, it’s part of the job description to be the one calling the shots and telling everyone what to do on a complex commercial construction project. One recent project we bid even had the pre-fabricated steel structure of a building as an OFI.