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Design-Build Construction Services Vs. Traditional Construction
Posted on 31. Jul, 2019 by kallewardgroup.
Commercial construction is hardly a new industry, but there are recent innovations changing how our grandest, most high-functioning buildings come to be. Meet design-build construction services, Kalleward Group’s streamlined approach to consolidating your dream build from start to finish. The Problem With The Traditional Approach To Construction Historically, building construction has been chopped up into […]
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Effectively Communicating With Your Design-Build Contractor
Posted on 30. Jun, 2019 by kallewardgroup.
Kalleward Group begins building projects meetings as the design/build contractor with the client to determine the scope of the project. When you’re the client, this helps ensure you end up with the type of structure you want. Details like the type of building you need, your desired timeline for completing the project and your budgetary plans are all […]
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Keys To A Smooth Building Process
Posted on 31. Mar, 2019 by kallewardgroup.
Every commercial construction project is unique, but they all involve a multitude of tasks during each phase of construction. Juggling these tasks and keeping all the parts moving effectively requires good planning and open communication — two keys to a smooth building process. To ensure overall success, it’s critical the entire building process is managed […]
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Kalamazoo, Michigan, Construction Management
Posted on 28. Feb, 2019 by kallewardgroup.
Cost overruns and schedule delays on construction jobs come from unnecessarily repeated processes that occur throughout the build. At Kalleward Group, we have experience with building designs of all sizes, and our construction management process includes planning well ahead of each phase. That way, when materials don’t arrive or a section of the build is delayed, the […]
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11 reasons why negotiated bidding is better for your building project
Posted on 14. Dec, 2018 by kallewardgroup.
As business owners, educational institutions and worship centers consider expansion plans or constructing a new building, the general consensus is that they should collect competitive bids and see how to minimize their costs. While that can work well for some it can be helpful to examine the contrarian viewpoint that competitive bids actually put projects […]
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4 factors to consider when hiring your construction team and an architect
Posted on 12. Dec, 2018 by kallewardgroup.
When you decide to construct a new building or take on a remodeling project, one of the most important steps can also be one of the hardest: Take your time and do it right. While it’s natural to want the job done as quickly as possible, the old saying that haste makes waste can often […]
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Choosing a contractor: Why low-bidder isn’t always the right move for your business
Posted on 12. Dec, 2018 by kallewardgroup.
The impact of choosing the right – or wrong – general contractor for your business or municipal building project will carry significant ramifications for years. Select wisely and you’ll be happy with your return for the lifespan of your facility. Make a disappointing move and you’ll be haunted by it every time a problem develops. […]
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How a design and build construction company helps your business
Posted on 19. Apr, 2018 by kallewardgroup.
6 stages of any design and build construction project and how it helps your business Hiring an experienced construction firm that partners with your company from the project’s initial concept and design phases through the completion of a building creates an atmosphere in which everyone is working toward the same goal. The single source of […]