According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 80 percent of workplace accidents are caused by behaviors, and 20 percent are caused by unsafe conditions. Recognizing these dual challenges has shaped the way we hire, train, support, and verify safety on the job.  HBW views safety as an all-or-nothing issue – you’re either 100… Read More

HBW Construction built two of the newest Chopt locations in the DC-Metro area, adding the chain to a growing list of restaurant construction clients who rely on our unique formula of people, processes, and relationships. Construction on these types of projects isn’t cookie-cutter or routine, and that’s where HBW shines. Scheduling: A sprint to the… Read More

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there has been an increase in women joining the construction industry in both field and office roles since 2016. As of August 2022, 14 percent of construction workers nationwide were women. In fact, The Washington Post reported that the highest share of women in construction was here in… Read More

At HBW, we believe that learning never stops; an inquisitive mind and a willingness to learn are essential in an evolving and increasingly technical industry. To help our colleagues better understand the processes for budgeting and scheduling, HBW Construction has developed two continuing education courses: Budgeting 101 and Scheduling 101. These courses are taught to… Read More

Thanks to a quick pivot early in the pandemic and smart practices that help negate supply chain woes, the outlook for our business looks promising. In fact, we are projecting growth for 2023 that would restore us to near pre-pandemic numbers. Our progress, and our path forward, are the result of some key strategic moves… Read More

At HBW, we are scheduling pros – leveraging our past experience to help every future project run smoothly. Our continued success is based on results, and that includes calendar management. We use the Critical Path Method of scheduling in our operations. The critical path is determined based on activities and their duration, the sequence of… Read More

Over several years of transforming the construction project schedule to be focused on the client, HBW Construction has gained strong buy-in from general contractors, subcontractors and clients for a zero punch list process. There are many important advantages to this process, including: A focus on quality work throughout the project Happier clients on the final… Read More

Electrical shutdowns can be handled efficiently as part of commercial construction services if the project team plans for them. At HBW, we follow a consistent electrical shutdown safety process in accordance with OSHA and other safety standards. In fact, our clients and many of our partnering GCs and subs have adopted this standard. Together with… Read More

Four Steps to Better Estimating If the architect and general contractor follow a detailed budget request form (and the design team refers to it during client consultations), it will dramatically improve budgeting. In a nutshell, here are four budgeting considerations that will help your commercial building cost estimator improve budget accuracy. 1. Occupied vs unoccupied … Read More

Well, that time is now. In 2022, HBW Construction adopted a 3D schematic and virtual tour software platform. With Matterport, our team can go on site and collect video and photography during all phases of construction. We can use the technology for a variety of communications. When projects run into constructability issues, our superintendents can… Read More