Construction managers aren’t buying construction. They’re buying confidence. Over the last 25 years, we’ve learned a lot from the people responsible for commercial construction projects. Their priorities are remarkably consistent: reduce risk, protect the schedule, control the budget, and avoid surprises. This is especially important for national and regional brands managing multiple locations, markets, and […]
Twenty-five years and thousands of projects later, the lessons that have shaped Englewood Construction the most aren’t really about construction.
Mixed-use projects succeed or fail based on how well they are planned before construction begins.
Mixed-use projects don’t fail because they are complex. They fail when that complexity is not addressed early.
Most schedule disruptions, cost overruns, and coordination issues in commercial construction can be traced back to decisions made before construction begins. For construction directors managing complex projects, disciplined preconstruction planning is where successful outcomes take shape. The projects that run the smoothest rarely get that way by accident. Long before crews mobilize, key decisions around […]
For national restaurant, retail, hospitality and automotive brands, construction execution is directly tied to growth performance. Project openings drive revenue projections. Capital planning depends on cost predictability. Operations rely on clean handoffs.
Here’s a practical pre-project checklist for construction managers to follow when partnering with Englewood Construction
Successful commercial construction projects hinge on more than just technical expertise; they require a strategic and collaborative approach. For Directors of Construction, engaging the right general contractor (GC) who can work seamlessly with commercial architects is essential to mitigate risks and achieve project goals. At Englewood Construction, early collaboration with architects is a cornerstone of […]
Over the past 20+ years, Englewood has completed over 2500 commercial construction projects in the retail, restaurant, hospitality, senior living, industrial, cannabis, and automotive sectors. Working with some of the best Directors of Construction, architects, and project managers in the business, we understand that risk management is a core concern for our clients. From financial […]
Selecting the right national commercial construction general contractor is a critical decision that can significantly impact the success of your construction project. Over the past 20+ years, with 2500 completed commercial construction projects, we have learned that it takes more than a great price to win a bid. Our national retail, restaurant, hospitality, senior living, […]