More shoppers are turning to online options, but traditional brick-and-mortar stores are still thriving. In fact, retail construction over the next few years could be more in demand than ever. But in order to be competitive, retail developers, architects and construction companies need to stay on top of the designs that a new generation of consumers are looking for. Here is a breakdown of some of the most popular trends in store design…. [Read More]
Design Build Contractor: 7 Advantages Over Traditional Builders
On many occasions, clients ask the inevitable question of why they should choose a design build contractor over traditional contractors. In the general scheme of things, many people are willing to accept that there are differences but, if pressed, they can’t pinpoint what distinguishes one from the other. For those of us within the industry, it’s clear that there are quite a few striking differences between the two.
10 Reasons Design Build Construction is Growing
Over the last decade, construction projects have increasingly become design build construction projects. A lot of local and state governments did not want to adopt the new construction contract delivery methods until they added coverage in 2000 for the procurement of infrastructure. What are some of the reasons that this form of construction has grown popular? Let’s take a look:… [Read More]
Eco-friendly Construction: 8 Advantages of Green Building
Eco-friendly construction involves the use of materials and processes that are resource-efficient and environmentally responsible throughout the life cycle of a building. Long dismissed as being costly, green buildings have seen a surge in popularity thanks to the many advantages they have over non-green buildings that range from environmental to social and economic. Here are eight reasons why you shouldn’t shy away from using eco-friendly construction companies when building your facility.
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5 Benefits Of Design Build Construction
If you need to expand your business space, you’re probably facing the challenge of selecting a designer and then hiring a contractor to make your commercial construction plans a reality. There’s going to be a lot of research, negotiating, collaborating between parties, and trying to sync plans and schedules all while keeping track of your own business…or not!
You can take advantage of a construction method called “design-build†(or “D-B†for short), which means using the same company for completing the design and building projects. Design-build cuts out unnecessary middlemen and avoids communication difficulties and mistakes that come with coordinating multiple companies. The simpler format of design-build construction makes the whole building process far easier, less stressful, and more affordable.
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