There aren’t many businesses that remodel every six years, so chances are that if you’re currently ready for an update, you have the potential to save a considerable amount of money by investing in modern, energy efficient products and installations.
Posts about Design/Build (4)
Mich.'s Energy Code (2015) to Save Energy for Building Owners
The 2015 Michigan Energy Code, as directed by Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), went into effect Sept 20, 2017. The changes to the code involve lighting controls of new commercial buildings and remodels with more than 50% lighting alterations in an effort to increase energy savings. In a nutshell, different areas of a commercial building will need both sensors and a wall switch or dimmer to control lighting.
Pardon Our Dust - Under Construction
Three Options to Keep Your Clients Happy During Your Remodel Project
During a commercial remodel, there is more you can do than just posting a good looking “Pardon Our Dust” sign when it comes to your customers and your staff. We know all too well how it is when you’re trying to run a business, but need to update or reconfigure your working space. The thought of disrupting business as usual is just too much, and losing out on customer traffic is out of the question. But never fear, Wolgast has 3 options or solutions to help you get through a remodel with only a little interruption to staff or customers.
How Self-Performed Trades Keep Construction Schedules on Track
In order to maintain a stellar reputation as a professional contractor, speed, quick problem solving and meeting deadlines are critical. The biggest complaint and almost a disappointing anticipation in our industry is that a job will take longer than estimated. We strive to disprove that assumption on each and every project. Here’s one way that we do that.
Construction Broker Service Compared to Professional Construction
As construction broker companies continue to pop up, they’re coming up short compared to a Design-Build – General Construction (DB-GC) Firm in many important areas for project success. DB-GCs provide much more control over the schedule and the budget on your project versus a construction services broker.
Medical Office Design and Construction for Savvy Docs
For over 70 years, Wolgast has developed specialty design and construction services for Medical Practitioners and efficient use of their space. We keep in mind the patient flow, staff flow, regulatory requirements, and design elements for comfort for all. Please view the short video linked above that displays our experience and abilities to make your space great for everyone who uses it.
How Much Will a Phase I Save Me on Architectural Costs?
Short answer is roughly 20% or more. Through a number of cost saving opportunities, the Design/Build Phased Approach to construction can be the most economical cost- and time-wise, not only saving on Architectural services, but also on the overall construction budget.
Quick Turn over for Auto Dealership Reimage
The Ford Motor Company reimage program is in full effect. Dealers had to be committed earlier this year and now have until the end of 2016 to complete their design. We are experience with designing and constructing many flagship dealers and can do the same for you.
Rick Keith, Wolgast Corporation's Architect, is ready to assist dealerships however he can. Rick has been through corporate design programs with other dealerships, hotel chains, and restaurants, so he knows the protocol involved.
Why Winter Is the Best Time to Plan Your Construction Project
Other than taking time to prepare a plan when the weather is poor for construction (so you can be ready when the weather is conducive for construction) there are additional benefits to contact your design/builder or general contractor in the winter. Let me clarify that the following explanation works best when applied in Michigan and other cold winter states.
Why Design Build Works Well for Healthcare Practices
In this blog, I’ll explore how the Design-Build method of construction is well suited to medical doctors, more so than general construction. To start, the D-B method was really created to suit the needs of busy business owners, which includes doctors, because it requires less attention from an owner and that owner can set their involvement as much or little as they see fit. Some customers like to be more engaged in the process than others and we are happy to accommodate each client’s unique desires.
The basic difference of D/B over general construction, is the relationship between the architect and builder. In this project delivery, they are on the same team. A doctor only needs to work with one entity to design and then build his or her office. Also in this scenario, the doctor is protected from any discrepancies from the architect’s drawings to contractor’s application. With D/B, the contractor and architect are consulting on budget, application and material quality throughout design, so when construction starts there are very little interruptions or change orders. Should there be a discrepancy, the design-builder will work it out without involving the owner unnecessarily. This protection is valued by doctors who oftentimes aren’t as familiar with construction, nor have the time to deal with these issues on site. All of these reasons are exactly why Design-Build was created as an alternative to general construction.