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Adaptive Reuse: Reviving Commercial Spaces

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While new commercial construction builds can be challenging from a construction standpoint, reutilizing pre-existing structures comes with its own unique set of challenges for ensuring safety, efficacy, and long-term sustainability. As industries, and the world, shifts to a more sustainable mindset that prioritizes resource optimization, environmental sustainability, and the preservation of cultural buildings, reviving commercial […]

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More Than Compliance: Prioritizing Construction Site Safety

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Gundlach Champion’s customer-first approach to commercial construction provides clients with peace of mind that safety will be a key objective before, during, and after every build. This company incorporates over 350 shared years of experience in both new builds and renovations, and a commitment to safety is a large component of why Gundlach Champion has […]

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The Construction Management Delivery Option

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There are different methods that contractors use to construct buildings. If an owner isn’t sure which delivery method, meeting with construction firms to select the most qualified and have them advise on which delivery method best fits the project is a wise approach. One is construction management (CM), in which the owner plays a crucial […]

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Assembling Your Best Build Team

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The first and most critical part of your construction project is selecting the members of your build team. The team should include the owner (you or your representative), the architect, and the construction provider. Bringing this team together in the early stage of the project allows all parties to contribute their specific expertise, assuring a […]

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Building Safely in Winter Commercial Construction

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Working in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Gundlach Champion needs to be a specialist in building during harsh winter weather. Beyond meeting the project’s requirements, safety is a major factor in the process. Even without specific OSHA standards regarding cold weather construction, employers are responsible for the safety of their crews and visitors to the […]

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Key Considerations for Designing Multi-Unit Residential Spaces in Commercial Developments

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Designing multi-unit commercial construction projects such as luxury apartments, university housing units, or condominiums requires a careful balance of practicality, aesthetics, and functionality for an enhanced residential experience. With urban areas experiencing massive growth, there are several key considerations for designing and building these multi-unit developments to meet diverse needs while optimizing space and resources. […]

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Post-Construction Services: Blueprinting Long-Term Success

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When choosing the right contractor and construction team for your commercial project, it’s important to assess the range of services offered from early design phases to post-construction. Often, it’s easy to become caught up on the specifics of the project – selecting a site, ordering materials, creating a timeline of completion, etc. – without thinking […]

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Preparing for Winter: Commercial Construction Considerations in Michigan

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Michigan is well-known for its harsh and often unpredictable winter weather. As winter fast approaches, it’s important to consider the role that weather plays in commercial construction, both during the building phase and after your building is fully functional. Here are a few winter weather considerations when planning your commercial construction build: Pre-Planning and Scheduling […]