June 8, 2021
Are You Spending Enough on Your Construction Project?
When getting multiple quotes on construction projects, most are drawn to the lowest price. The assumption being made is that all the companies that are providing these quotes will provide the same level of quality, customer service, project management/supervision and communication. While it’s easy to be fixated on the lowest quote, we can easily overlook…
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June 17, 2020
The Design Part of Design Build [Video]
ACI has always strived to be at the forefront of innovation in the construction industry. This includes new ways of organizing projects. Today, we are sitting down with George Ray, President and Owner of ACI, to talk about a more in-depth understanding of their streamlined design-build process. *Remarks have been edited for clarity* “Design-build is…
April 22, 2020
Expansion Planning Checklist Part 5: How to Manage and Stay in Business During Expansion
Simply running a small business is a hefty task. Moreso, running it well and in a profitable manner is a huge feat. Adding in anything extra may seem like an overwhelming task, especially something like remodeling, adding on or building a new facility. Renovating or expanding your business is a sure sign of positive growth…
April 5, 2020
Expansion Planning Checklist Part 4: Selecting Your Project Team
When beginning a new construction project, you will find that many people are required to get the job done. Choosing your building team for an upcoming project is a big deal, and it’s one of the first things that should to be on your to-do list. This may seem like common sense, but often is…
March 30, 2020
Expansion Planning Checklist Part 3: Considerations When Planning your Budget for your Project
At the conception of any major construction project, before anything else can be determined, the budget must be thoroughly thought through. The budget helps to establish the allotted amount of money that will be spent on a specific project. The project budget can be established by comparison of similar projects, a preliminary analysis of what…
February 29, 2020
Expansion Planning Checklist Part 1: Preconstruction Considerations
Before beginning any type of construction project, laying down the groundwork is key. Addressing all the details involved helps to provide a flowing, streamlined construction project. This planning and preparation phase, known as Preconstruction, is where design and construction cost come together to ensure your project can be completed within budget and schedule. Learn about…
February 26, 2020
Expansion: Where to begin?
Expansion becomes a necessity when the daily business operations are too crowded and inhibited by the space in which the business occupies. Over time, your business may have increased needs, added multiples of equipment to handle product demand, overflowing storage space, and lack of parking for employees and customers. This poses a problem, with a…