Commercial Construction Los Angeles, CA (Archived Posts)

COVID-19’s Impact on Commercial Construction Moving into 2021

admin — Tue, 12 Jan 2021 05:50:18 +0000

We are almost one year into the global COVID-19 pandemic. Contractors throughout the United States have certainly experienced their share of obstacles within the past year. Projects have shut down or slowed. Crew members have had to be laid off. Construction costs have increased. As we move into 2021, we thought we’d look at a [...]

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Commercial Construction Contractors Optimistic About 2021

admin — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 07:34:06 +0000

The impact the coronavirus has had on our lives and the economy cannot even be fully understood just yet. But, when it comes to the commercial construction industry, there’s optimism among contractors. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index, confidence in new business and revenue expectations increased from Q2 to Q3 in [...]

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Understanding COVID-19 Safety & Health Protocols in Commercial Construction

admin — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 17:33:00 +0000

An Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) has always been standard procedure at construction worksites. No job sites wants to be plagued by worker injury and illness. It's costly to both the client and the builder. In response to COVID-19, Los Angeles area commercial contractors H.W. Holmes, Inc. understand the importance of keeping its job [...]

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Why You Need Builder’s Risk Insurance

admin — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 23:07:07 +0000

Property owners are always surprised when they're told they'll need to obtain builder's risk insurance. Our Los Angeles commercial construction pros have noticed that many people we talk to know very little about builder's risk insurance. They're also confused as to why they need to pay for it - confusing it with either their or [...]

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Video: Los Angeles Commercial Construction News (October 2019)

admin — Tue, 08 Oct 2019 21:47:29 +0000

The following is Los Angeles area commercial construction news for October 2019 It is for informational purposes only H.W. Holmes, Inc. is NOT AFFILIATED with any of these projects WORK TO FINALLY BEGIN ON WEST EDGE - FORMERLY MARTIN EXPO TOWN CENTER After many delays, work is set to begin in November on [...]

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4 Commercial Renovation Schedule Killers

admin — Thu, 16 May 2019 05:43:56 +0000

Ideally every commercial renovation project would run as efficiently and smoothly as possible. There'd be no delays or unexpected added costs. But, in reality, there are multiple factors that could negatively impact any commercial remodeling schedule. In this post, H.W. Holmes, Inc. - a commercial renovation company servicing Los Angeles, Ventura, and Santa Barbara counties [...]

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4 Untrue Myths About Tenant Improvement Allowances

admin — Wed, 01 May 2019 06:26:22 +0000

Tenant improvement allowances (TI allowances) are a significant expense for landlords. Customizing even a smaller space can often cost a landlord up to six figures. As with anything carrying that kind of price tag, a lot gets said about the true value or worthiness of tenant improvements. Some of what gets said simply isn't true. [...]

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Why Are Tenant Improvement Costs Going Up?

admin — Sat, 03 Nov 2018 19:11:37 +0000

The cost of landlord provided Tenant Improvement Allowances (also known as TIs or TIAs) are rising throughout the country. While much of this can be attributed to recent trends in office design and the overall state of the construction industry, there are other factors as well. Here are a few others: Supply & Demand Landlords [...]

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3 Tips to Avoid a Few Very Common Commercial Construction Delays

admin — Mon, 18 Dec 2017 20:40:37 +0000

Most construction schedules leave very little wiggle room. This makes any type of project delay costly. Potentially disastrous. This is why commercial construction mistakes must be avoided at all costs. Surprisingly, there are many common delays that occur before the first day of actual construction. Many of these are completely avoidable. In today's blog post, [...]

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4 Things to Look for in a Restaurant Remodeling Contractor

admin — Mon, 11 Dec 2017 06:07:12 +0000

Restaurants are always looking to set themselves apart from competitors. Finding the right contractor to most effectively handle a restaurant remodel isn't without its challenges. There's no room for error. Your restaurant renovation needs to be done right - from concept and design to materials and construction. Here are four things to keep in mind [...]

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