Growth Markets A Dodge Study finds that several markets are expected to see growth in 2021. Warehouse construction will lead the way because of e-commerce giants needing to grow logistics infrastructure. Office starts will expand with the increase in data centers and renovations to existing space. Commercial building are expected to grow 5% in 2021. […]
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With the challenging year that was 2020 behind us, what does 2021 hold for contractors? The following are a few predictions to help you plan for the new year. A Slow Recovery A study by the Dodge reports of 2020 saw a 14% decline in the dollar value of construction starts. With a predicted increase […]
In today’s construction industry, the use of structural steel framing is on the rise for building highly resistant and durable roofs, walls, and floors of buildings. Steel framing is sustainable, cost-effective, and adaptable and can be used in a wide variety of commercial building projects. The following are several types of steel framing and its […]
SANDS TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WLUC) – For most recycling in the U.P., plastics get collected one week and paper the next. Those days are over in Marquette County, under the new single-stream system. The single collection looks to save landfill space and room in your home. Read more
A construction delivery method is a system used throughout the project. It connects the owner, designer, and builder in the most efficient process to achieve the project’s goals. This approach is critical because the key to a successful construction project relies on the effective coordination and communication of all parties involved. The types of construction […]
A construction project is a complex undertaking with many factors to consider. The more decisions you can make during the preconstruction phase, the more potential cost overruns and schedule delays can be avoided. The following are some of your project’s primary aspects and the points you need to evaluate during the preconstruction phase. The Site […]
Beginning in the fall of 2019, Gundlach Champion has been working with the Erickson Center for the Arts and the team at Blomquist Architects to design a new Performing Arts Center for the local community in Curtis, Michigan. In June, we were awarded the project with a groundbreaking held at the new facility held in […]
A commercial building project is a substantial investment and a complex process. The list of factors to consider is lengthy and would take many volumes to cover them all. The first steps in a construction project are crucial to its success. The following is an overview of phases that need to take place before you […]
Gundlach Champion, Inc. (GCI) was awarded the contract for the expansion of the Iron Mountain, Michigan manufacturing plant of Boss Snowplow. Both Boss Snowplow and GCI are headquartered in Iron Mountain. The project is an expansion of the plant’s storage space to allow for the growth of their manufacturing operations. Gundlach Champion said, “This is […]