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

A significant share of HBW Construction projects involve sensitive environments like hospitals, clinics and senior living communities. Industry precautions to protect patients, visitors, tenants and staff during construction have evolved over several decades, and they are top-of-mind since the COVID pandemic. In addition to CDC guidelines, OSHA requirements and other standards, we perform an Infection… Read More

A greater focus on environmental sustainability has made owners and project partners more conscious of how to responsibly recycle and upcycle materials on the job site. Your project doesn’t have to pursue LEED certification to benefit from these recycling options. A discussion during the pre-construction process can help your project team determine owner preferences beyond… Read More

The percentage of women in the construction industry has not changed much since 1990, staying around 10% of the industry’s total workforce or about 1 million workers, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Some cities such as Washington, D.C have a larger percentage of women in the industry, around 16% of the city’s… Read More

Performing commercial construction renovations in an occupied space is very different compared to an unoccupied space. The building’s occupants and visitors can be affected by noise, dust, changes to how they access the building’s spaces, and overall safety. It’s not always possible to empty a building for construction. Health care facilities and hospitals and multi-tenant… Read More