It’s Women in Construction Week, and here at HBW Construction, we have reason to celebrate. A week isn’t enough to recognize what women are doing in our industry, but it’s a great opportunity to acknowledge and feature the women in our workforce at a time when the number of women in construction is at an… Read More

In honor of Career Technical Month, we are focusing on our own educational offerings at HBW Construction. We know firsthand how valuable career technical education (CTE) programs are to commercial construction and our own workforce. Many young people start their careers in construction trades with a CTE program and on-the-job learning. At HBW, we believe… Read More

Big changes lie ahead for the commercial construction industry as it continues to regain its footing following pandemic shake-ups. The supply chain is still an issue, and the future of work in traditional offices remains unknown. What does it mean for HBW Construction? Thanks to a quick pivot early in the pandemic and smart practices… Read More

Build a Schedule Like a Boss with HBW Construction Ben Franklin said, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” He probably wasn’t talking about commercial construction, yet his advice is spot on. Planning, scheduling, and time management are more important than ever before, as minutes get measured in dollars, and missed deadlines lead… Read More

Anticipate a Zero Punch List in the Construction Project Schedule By Allison Lambert and Mike Foley Is it possible to anticipate a zero punch list? Yes, it is. We can tell you how because we do it. Over several years of transforming the construction project schedule to be focused on the client, HBW Construction has… Read More

Safe Electrical Shutdowns Protect Crews and Construction Project Schedule By Jeremy Thomas and Rande Naylor Electrocution injuries on construction sites are often preventable, but they are still a leading cause of death in the industry. Although the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has long offered standards and training to manage this serious workplace hazard,… Read More

Budgeting 101: 4 Estimating Tips to Help Architects Close Deals By John Madary Budget estimating for commercial construction services is often a thankless job. If the estimating is pretty close to hard pricing, then no one says anything because it matches expectations. The worst outcome is a budget that is thousands of dollars over initial… Read More

Revolutionize Project Communication: 3D Virtual Tours for Construction Management     By Robert (Bobby) Smith and Maura Shannon Have you ever watched those real estate shows that let clients view their future home in a 3D schematic or a 360° virtual tour? New software platforms like these have changed the game for real estate development, sales… Read More

Maintain Your Construction Project Schedule: Layouts That Seek and Destroy Constructability Issues Every construction project will encounter constructability issues. Project managers, superintendents and their teams in the field must work with the architectural team and engineers to review the layout and make sure that design intent of the mechanical, electrical and plumbing rough-ins meet the… Read More

Supply chain disruptions, remote work arrangements and a desire to reduce overhead expenses are just a few reasons why more businesses seek a warehouse flex-space environment. Flex properties are industrial or commercial warehouse spaces adapted to a variety of business needs. Higher demand today means that warehouse space is very difficult to come by, resulting… Read More