Commercial Projects: The Decisions That Matter Most

Decisions made long before a building is ready for use shape commercial construction projects. Budgets, schedules, and architectural plans get much attention, but smaller choices can shape the final result just as much. Materials, interior layouts, and future occupants’ needs all affect a property’s performance. Considering these details early helps project teams avoid unnecessary changes, […] <p>The post Commercial Projects: The Decisions That Matter Most first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

Custom Metal Gates: What Architects and Contractors Should Specify

On a great many commercial projects, the entry gate is given roughly one line in the specifications. Typically, it reads “custom ornamental gate per design intent, see elevation,” accompanied by an attractive rendering in the drawing set. That approach tends to hold up until the fabricator begins asking questions, at which point it is often […] <p>The post Custom Metal Gates: What Architects and Contractors Should Specify first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

Avoiding Ground-Related Delays on Commercial Projects

Commercial construction schedules are usually built around major activities like excavation, foundations, utilities and concrete work. But some of the biggest delays can come from what’s happening below ground. Unexpected soil conditions, buried fill, groundwater or weak subgrades can create challenges that aren’t apparent until construction is underway. When these issues arise, they can lead […] <p>The post Avoiding Ground-Related Delays on Commercial Projects first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

Why Insulated Concrete Forms Are Gaining Ground in Commercial Projects

Insulated concrete forms used to be a residential story. Custom homes, basements, the occasional self-build. That picture has been changing for a while. Owners want tighter envelopes, schedules are under pressure, and crews are harder to find, so more general contractors are pricing ICF walls on hotels, schools, multifamily and light commercial work. The appeal […] <p>The post Why Insulated Concrete Forms Are Gaining Ground in Commercial Projects first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

How Early Steel Engineering Protects Commercial Project Margins

On most commercial projects, structural steel arrives late in the conversation. Architects finalize the look of a canopy, facade, or entry feature; the drawings go out to bid, and only then does a fabricator begin asking the questions that determine whether the design can   be built on budget. For owners and contractors managing tight schedules […] <p>The post How Early Steel Engineering Protects Commercial Project Margins first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

Can BIM services be used for both residential and commercial projects?