As a property or business owner, the decision to undertake a new construction project is only the first step of many. You know you need to get this done, but it’s not uncommon to be uncertain about the rest of the process. Fortunately, choosing the design-build system over traditional methods…
K-Con, Inc. has been awarded the design-build Secure Temporary Office Modular Project (STOMP) pre-engineered building contract for the U.S. Navy at Naval Base Point Loma, California. K-Con teamed with sister company Panel Built, Inc. for this 22,000 square foot modular structure, which was contracted utilizing K-Con’s GSA Federal Supply contract….
For America’s design-builders, it’s good news that growth in construction is expected to continue through 2021 according to leading economic industry forecasts. Growth will not be as strong as in the last five years, but will continue to grow at a slower rate. FMI Corporation’s design-build market analysis predicts a…
While design build was once a novel method that was considered an alternative form of construction, it has now become more the norm. According to figures from respected industry analysts FMI, design build construction now delivers nearly half of all projects nationwide – across every sector. But those who have…
Choosing a pre-engineered metal building over traditional construction has become much more common for a lot of reasons. These are durable structures that are affordable and that you can customize to suit your needs. The projects can also be completed much quicker than a bricks or sticks building, provided you…
K-Con, Inc. recently completed a 7,000 square foot high-bay storage warehouse building at the U.S. Army’s Soldier System Center in Natick, Massachusetts. This design-build pre-engineered insulated metal building has a standing seam metal insulated roof, overhead doors, man doors, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire alarm and sprinkler system, interior and exterior lighting,…
Design-build was once considered a novel and alternative delivery method but is now viewed as a mainstream approach to delivering new projects. At a recent conference, the Design-Build Institute of America revealed that nearly half of all construction spending in the U.S. nonresidential market now goes to design-build methods. There…
For owners, it makes a lot of sense to go with a design-builder for your next construction project. Having one party responsible for the entire process simplifies communication and makes for a more seamless experience. On the other hand, not all design-build contractors are the same. What if you end…
An essential part of today’s construction process is the pre-construction phase. You might also see this referred to as “preconstruction” or “precon.” While it’s exciting to have a new project underway or on the horizon, it’s important to pay close attention to what is going on behind the scenes before…
As a property owner, manager, or anyone who has to direct a major construction project, you have enough on your plate running your organization’s daily operations. Assuming your space requirements have expanded or you need some new facilities requirements, you don’t want to spend every workday and blow your entire…