Why You Need to Invest in Builders Risk Insurance Your commercial construction or residential project is considered under construction from the moment the materials are delivered to the job site until you have received your Certificate of Occupancy. During the course of construction, buildings are vulnerable to many types of risks that are often out of our control. Hurricanes, tornadoes, …
Haven’t we all contacted an electrician to relocate an outlet, called a roofer to repair a leak, or hired a plumber to repair a pipe or snake a slow drain? Managing just one expert in the field might seem like an easy task to handle on your own, but when you have to coordinate multiple contractors you should consider hiring an …
Protecting Your Landscaping Investment Your construction project is complete, your business is up and running and your building is beautifully landscaped. Most likely you were required to invest thousands of dollars in landscaping and maintaining it is probably the last thing on your mind. You’re focused on your business and utilizing your new and/or improved building, however, the City, Township …
Does Your Business Need a Facelift? How often have you heard that homes sell quicker or are valued higher when they have curb appeal? We hear it all the time! Did you know that the same can be true for your business? Depending on the type of service you offer, curb appeal can play a vital role in enticing customers to …
How to keep your construction project on time and on budget Would you ever say to your contractor that you would like your project to run behind schedule and over budget? I bet the answer is NO! And not just for you, but for all answering this question. Luckily for you, there are various steps that you can take to limit the chances of …
We understand that the construction process from beginning to end can be daunting, starting with approvals all the way through to the project’s close-out. Each experience can differ, whether you have completed one commercial construction project or multiple projects, if your project was ground-up construction or a renovation, and depending on what local jurisdiction your project is located in. Though …
Storm Water Management Have you ever seen certain areas or property developments that flood or have standing water every time it rains? This occurs when water doesn’t have a way to infiltrate the ground. Water runoff needs a place to go to prevent flooding, erosion, pollution and other environmental issues. Control and treatment of water runoff is called storm water management. There are a …
Energy Independence Take Two… We talked in an earlier blog about how to improve your energy independence. In that article we discussed what to consider when deciding if solar energy is right for you. Also in that article, we promised to provide you with more “green” or “sustainable” products, so here we go… When you’re sitting in your office or …
When designing your commercial construction project, landscaping may not be at the forefront of your vision or planning. It is one aspect that is often not thought of when planning a commercial construction project. Most owners like you, focus on creating a space that will increase productivity and one that fits into your budget. However, landscaping is a critical part of …
Top 10 Construction Delays You had a vision and your design team helped put it on paper, now you are ready to begin the construction phase. It sounds simple, but we hate to be the bearer of bad news, there are often road blocks that prevent or delay construction projects from beginning. Some delays are small hurdles, where as others, …