CONTACT US 208.466.9400 HOME WHY BENCHMARK EXPERIENCE APPROACH GIVING BACK CASE STUDIES HOW TO TELL IF A CONTRACTOR WILL BUILD YOUR PROJECT ON TIME AND ON BUDGET Posted by on March 22, 2019 Building construction projects are complex undertakings. With so many companies and their teams coordinating with the general contractor, one of the biggest challenges is keeping everyone informed and working toward a unified goal of finishing on time and within the projected budget. If you're considering a building construction project soon, here are two ways to tell the difference between a contractor who will deliver your project without costly delays and budget overages and one who'll do just the opposite. THEY SET A TIMELINE DURING PRE-PLANNING Time is money, and building construction projects that don't finish on time will ultimately cost you, the customer, more money to complete. READ MORE ABOUT HOW TO TELL IF A CONTRACTOR WILL BUILD YOUR PROJECT ON TIME AND ON BUDGET Building Construction WHY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS ARE LATE AND OVER BUDGET Posted by on March 12, 2019 If you're in the pre-planning stages of a construction project, you want to know the answer to following two critical questions: How much will the project cost, and when will it be finished? Let's take a look at both aspects of your construction project. 1. HOW MUCH WILL MY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT COST? Every customer wants a firm dollar figure for their construction project, but it's not uncommon to hear of jobs that go way over budget. Most of the time, change orders are the cause of cost overages. Contractors capitalize on change orders, knowing full well that they'll begin acting upon them after the project starts, and that the customer will ultimately foot the bill. READ MORE ABOUT WHY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS ARE LATE AND OVER BUDGET design-build 4 UNIQUE BENEFITS OF THE DESIGN-BUILD APPROACH Posted by on February 18, 2019 If you're considering a building construction project, it's well worth your time to look into the unique benefits found with the Benchmark Design/Build approach. Read on to find out four proven ways our design/build solution could save you thousands on your next building construction project. READ MORE ABOUT 4 UNIQUE BENEFITS OF THE DESIGN-BUILD APPROACH design-build WHEN IT'S TIME TO REMODEL YOUR NURSING HOME Posted by on February 7, 2019 Transitioning to a nursing home can be a challenging time for residents and their families. Remodeling your facility to make it more welcoming and home-like can make the transition much easier for everyone involved. WHAT TO DISCUSS IN YOUR REMODEL MEETING WITH BENCHMARK HOW TO MAKE A FAVORABLE FIRST IMPRESSION The entryway to your nursing home facility is a reflection of what's inside and is critical to your mission. Your front door, lobby, and reception desk should be well lit, inviting, and include comfortable seating and up-to-date decor. This is something we'll want to discuss. READ MORE ABOUT WHEN IT'S TIME TO REMODEL YOUR NURSING HOME AVOIDING THE 3 COMMON SCHEDULING DELAYS OF COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION Posted by on January 24, 2019 Commercial construction projects move quicker than they ever have before. The urgency to develop buildings for modern businesses has driven construction firms to build more, faster. Companies that enlist a commercial construction firm to build their custom project now work on tighter schedules and expect jobs to be completed on much smaller time windows. To accomplish these projects on time, it is essential that every measure to avoid delays possible is taken. While various interruptions come up during the build, the majority of delays occur because of choices made before the build starts. Here are three common mistakes that lead to scheduling delays: READ MORE ABOUT AVOIDING THE 3 COMMON SCHEDULING DELAYS OF COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION Building Construction CHOOSING YOUR FIRST GENERAL CONTRACTOR FOR A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT Posted by on January 17, 2019 Anytime that you choose to do something for the first time, there can be many uncertainties and challenges that come up. You also inevitably face the concern of selecting the best option available and hope that you have made the best choice. At Benchmark Construction, we have been responsible for handling many first-time clients in building their commercial projects. When selecting a general contractor to work with, there are some essential areas where an experienced firm can make all of the difference in making your first project go as hassle-free as possible. READ MORE ABOUT CHOOSING YOUR FIRST GENERAL CONTRACTOR FOR A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT General Contracting PREPARING TO WORK WITH A DESIGN BUILD TEAM Posted by on December 12, 2018 An effective way to tackle your next construction project is with the design-build model. Enabling this model means that your needed services like engineering, architecture, and construction are provided by one team with experienced professionals. This approach often results in giving you the best product, price, and completion timeline. A crucial part of this process is preparation. Before sitting down with a construction company, your project should be well defined, and you should have some questions to present. Here are some tips for effectively preparing for your initial meeting: CAST YOUR VISION No one knows what you want better than you do, so giving the design-build team a well-defined vision of your project is essential. A practical place to start is by developing a wish list of what you want for the project. Be as specific as possible, giving the design-build team the most significant advantage possible for completing your project. READ MORE ABOUT PREPARING TO WORK WITH A DESIGN BUILD TEAM 5 TIPS FOR COMPLETING YOUR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ON TIME Posted by on December 10, 2018 When you decide to start a commercial construction project, an essential step is to determine the time it will take to complete the job. This time frame is usually estimated by a general contractor and is subject to revision as the project initially gets started. Throughout the construction process, there are many crucial deadlines for planning, permits, financing and more. With an abundance of essential pieces to keep in mind, you work hard to accomplish the project in the timeframe that was estimated. However, we are all aware of horror stories of construction projects gone wrong, facing delays that are either weeks or months long, putting the plan severely behind schedule. But fear not, we've got some helpful tips that will improve the chances of your project finishing on time. READ MORE ABOUT 5 TIPS FOR COMPLETING YOUR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ON TIME Commercial Construction IS IT TIME TO UPDATE OR EXPAND YOUR COMMERCIAL SPACE? Posted by on November 30, 2018 Knowing when to update your commercial space means balancing the current needs of your business with your potential for growth. Remodeling, expanding, or even entirely new building construction for your organization can bring about some exciting opportunities. Here's how to know when it's time to put building construction on your list of business goals. READ MORE ABOUT IS IT TIME TO UPDATE OR EXPAND YOUR COMMERCIAL SPACE? Commercial Construction 3 TIPS FOR REMODELING YOUR RETAIL SPACE Posted by on November 19, 2018 When you decide to remodel your retail space, there are a lot of things to take into consideration. A remodel can enhance your business, drawing new customers and ensuring repeats, but business owners want to minimize the impact during construction as much as possible. At Benchmark Construction, we understand the intricacies of construction projects, and we’d love to help you plan yours. We’ve compiled some of our favorite tips to help you start the planning process. 1. NARROW DOWN MOST IMPORTANT ELEMENTS It can be tempting to want to do a complete overhaul, but that’s not always the best plan. Alternately, in some cases it’s a smart idea to tackle a bit more – say, you want to refresh the appearance, but some of the behind the scenes stuff (like electrical or plumbing) could use replacing. 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