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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

  • Here are some of the top office construction strategies to promote team collaboration:
    • Open Spaces
    • Flexible Workstations
    • Breakout Areas and Huddle Rooms
    • Integrated Technology
    • Natural Light and Green Spaces
    • Ergonomic Furniture

 

Team-Centered Office Construction: Designing Offices for Team Productivity

Office Construction - Hammers Construction
Office Construction – Hammers Construction

If you’ve ever worked in an office, then you know how important the environment can be for productivity and team morale. The days of cubicle farms are fading fast, giving way to more open, collaborative workspaces designed to foster creativity and teamwork. So, let’s chat about how these modern office designs can make a huge difference in team productivity and why you might want to consider these office construction strategies for your next office project.

 

1). The Power of Open Spaces

Gone are the days when employees were siloed in tiny, isolated cubicles. Today’s offices are all about open spaces that encourage interaction and collaboration. By removing physical barriers, team members can communicate more easily, share ideas, and work together more effectively. This setup not only boosts productivity but also helps build a stronger team culture.

 

2). Flexible Workstations

Flexibility is key in modern office construction. With hot-desking, employees aren’t tied to a single spot. They can move around, choose where they work for the day, and collaborate with different team members. This approach keeps things dynamic and fresh, reducing the monotony of sitting in the same spot day in and day out. Plus, it makes the office feel less crowded and more spacious.

 

3). Breakout Areas and Huddle Rooms

Breakout areas and huddle rooms are essential for a collaborative workspace. These are semi-private spaces where small groups can gather for quick meetings, brainstorming sessions, or just to take a break from their desks. They’re designed to be cozy and inviting, often with comfortable seating and a more relaxed atmosphere. This setup helps spark creativity and makes it easier for teams to focus on specific tasks without the formality of a traditional conference room.

 

4). The Role of Technology

You can’t talk about modern office design without mentioning technology. Integrated tech solutions are a must for any collaborative workspace. Think wireless charging stations, video conferencing setups, and interactive whiteboards. These tools make it easy for teams to share ideas, communicate with remote colleagues, and stay connected no matter where they are in the office.

 

5). Natural Light and Green Spaces

Natural light and green spaces play a huge role in boosting productivity and well-being. Big windows, skylights, and indoor plants can make an office feel more open and inviting. Studies have shown that exposure to natural light can improve mood and energy levels, leading to better performance at work. Plus, green spaces can help reduce stress and create a more pleasant working environment.

 

6). Ergonomic Furniture

Comfort is crucial for productivity. Ergonomic furniture, like adjustable desks and chairs, can make a big difference in how employees feel throughout the day. When people are comfortable, they’re less likely to experience fatigue and discomfort, which means they can stay focused and productive for longer periods.

 

Making the Change: Speak with Your Local Office Construction Specialists 

Switching to a collaborative workspace might seem like a big change, but the benefits are well worth it. From improved team communication to higher productivity and a more positive work environment, the advantages are clear. And the best part? You don’t have to navigate this change alone.

At Hammers Construction, we specialize in modern office construction. Our team can help you design and build the perfect workspace for your team. Whether you’re looking to create open spaces, install flexible workstations, or integrate the latest tech, we’ve got you covered. Learn more today, and get in touch with us! 

KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

  • Importance of Predictability in Retail Construction:
    • Ensures adherence to budget, timely completion, and high-quality outcomes.
    • Fosters stakeholder confidence and long-term relationships.
  • How Hammers Construction Delivers Predictability:
    • Pre-construction planning sets clear project goals, budgets, and timelines.
    • Proactive construction designs anticipate and mitigate challenges.
    • Rigorous quality control maintains standards throughout the process.
    • Expert support for entitlements and permitting expedites approvals.
    • Post-construction assistance addresses issues promptly for ongoing satisfaction.

 

 

Ensuring Success: The Vital Role of Predictability in Retail Construction

 

Retail Construction - Hammers Construction
Retail Construction – Hammers Construction

In the fast-paced world of retail construction, predictability is crucial. Every project, from groundbreaking to grand opening, demands meticulous planning, proactive execution, and unwavering quality. At Hammers Construction, we understand the importance of predictability in delivering successful construction projects. Let’s talk about why predictability is so important (and why you should never settle for anything less). 

 

Why Predictability is So Important 

Predictability forms the foundation of successful retail construction projects for several reasons:

 

1). Budget Adherence: The last thing you’ll want is surprise costs and budget overruns. A predictable construction experience will guarantee that your project stays within your budget and avoids costly delays.

 

2). Timely Completion: Predictable timelines allow for efficient project management, ensuring that retail spaces are completed on schedule and ready for business.

 

3). Quality Assurance: A predictable construction experience fosters consistency and reliability in construction methods, materials, and craftsmanship. This results in high-quality retail environments that meet or exceed expectations.

 

4). Stakeholder Confidence: Predictable construction efforts will instill confidence in stakeholders, including investors, tenants, and customers, fostering trust and long-term relationships.

 

 

How Hammers Construction Delivers Predictability 

At Hammers Construction, we take a comprehensive approach to ensure predictability at every stage of the retail construction process:

 

1). Pre-Construction Planning: We begin by collaborating closely with clients during the pre-construction phase to establish clear project goals, budgets, and timelines. Thorough planning lays the groundwork for a predictable and successful project trajectory.

 

2). Proactive Construction Designs: Our experienced team of architects, engineers, and project managers work diligently to develop proactive construction designs that anticipate challenges and mitigate risks. By addressing issues upfront, we minimize disruptions and maintain project predictability.

 

3). Quality Control: Hammers Construction is committed to uncompromising quality control throughout the construction process. We adhere to rigorous standards and conduct regular inspections to ensure that work meets our stringent criteria for excellence.

 

4). Entitlements and Permitting Support: Obtaining all of the necessary permits for your project is an important, yet stressful part of the construction process. Our knowledgeable team provides comprehensive support to expedite the approval process, minimize delays, and keep projects on track.

 

5). Post-Construction Support: Our commitment to predictability extends beyond project completion. We offer ongoing post-construction support to address any issues or concerns promptly, ensuring that our clients receive the support they need long after the project is finished.

 

Experience the Hammers Construction Difference 

In the dynamic world of retail construction, predictability is crucial for success. At Hammers Construction, we offer a strategic, systematic approach. From pre-construction planning to post-construction touch-ups, our team is committed to your vision from start to finish. When you choose to partner with us, you won’t have to worry about costly delays and budget overruns. Our team will execute every detail with precision (and with no expensive surprises along the way)!

Whether you’re planning a new retail development, a renovation, or an expansion, Hammers Construction has the expertise and the resources to bring your vision to life. Best of all, you’ll know exactly what to expect before we break ground! Contact us today to learn more about how we can bring your next retail project to life!

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

  • Design build vs. design bid build: Understanding the Options
    • Design Build:
      • Single source responsible for both design and construction.
      • Collaboration, efficiency, and faster delivery.
      • Streamlined communication and results.
      • Construction experience incorporated into design.
      • Client can focus more on their business.
      • Eliminates design driven change orders.
    • Design Bid Build:
      • Familiar process.
      • Disconnected design and construction phases.
      • Client is left to evaluate competitive bid proposals and exclusions.
      • Client struggles with scope gaps and design driven change orders.
      • Low bid often results in Client sacrificing time, quality, and overall costs.

 

Why is Design build Right for You?

If you’re currently investing in a construction project, then you’re probably wrestling with big decisions like “do I go with a design build? Or a design bid build?” But how do design builds and design bid builds compare? How do you know which one is the right choice for your project? Understanding the differences between the two is crucial. So, let’s talk about design build VS design bid build.

 

Weighing Design Build VS Design Bid Build

Design Build: Streamlining the Process for Efficiency

Design Build VS Design Bid Build - Hammers Construction
Design Build VS Design Bid Build – Hammers Construction

In the design build approach, the responsibility for both design and construction rests with a single entity, typically a construction firm or a team consisting of architects, engineers, and contractors working together. This integrated approach promotes collaboration from the project’s inception, leading to streamlined communication, enhanced coordination, and faster project delivery. One of the key advantages of design build is its efficiency. By consolidating design and construction under one roof, potential conflicts are mitigated, leading to smoother project execution and reduced turnaround times. Additionally, the close collaboration between designers and builders fosters innovative solutions and value engineering, ultimately resulting in more cost savings for the client.

 

Design Bid Build: A Traditional Approach

Contrary to design build, design bid build follows a more traditional process. Under this model, the project is divided into two separate phases: design and construction. First, the client hires an architect or design team to develop the project’s plans and specifications. Once the design is finalized, the client solicits bids from construction contractors, selecting the lowest bidder to execute the project.  Design bid build offers familiarity to many clients, as it follows a linear progression similar to other procurement methods. However, this approach often results in a disconnect between designers and contractors working independently, resulting in miscommunication, delays, and change orders.

 

Choosing the Right Approach

When you’re examining design build VS design bid build, it’s important to consider factors like project scope, timeline, budget, and the personal preferences. If your top priority is a seamless, streamlined process with a single point of accountability, then design build may be your best option. But if you need to have full control over each phase, then design bid build may be perfect for you.

 

Speak with Local Construction Experts Today

Having trouble weighing design build VS design bid build? Let us help! At Hammers Construction, we understand the importance of choosing the right approach for your construction project, and we’re here to help you make the right choice. Whether you’re embarking on a commercial, industrial, or institutional project, trust Hammers Construction to be your partner every step of the way.

Contact Hammers Construction today to speak with one of our specialists about your project!

Its January 17th! Where has the time gone? 

The progress we have made this week has been great. It has been very windy here in Colorado and we are supposed to get some weather tonight. 

Please stay tuned next week as we have an exciting new blog post coming! This will be our first post of the year for our new blog series! How exciting! 

Hammers Construction proudly serves Colorado Springs, Denver, and North Dakota as design-build general contractors. We specialize in Metal Building Construction as well as; ground up construction, land development, tenant improvements, and much more. Hammers Construction has over 25 years of experience. We are so thankful to all of our clients and are excited for the opportunities ahead! 

RS Storage: New Metal Construction in Colorado Springs, Colorado

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North Creek Restrooms: Tenant Remodel in Colorado Springs, Colorado 

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First National Bank – Flying Horse: New Building in Colorado Springs, Colorado

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Filmore RV and Covered Storage: Metal Building Construction in Colorado Springs, Colorado 

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It’s already November! This year is absolutely flying by. Hammers has made lots of progress over the month of October despite some very chilly weather days!  Gripstone Climbing and Fitness is coming along nicely as well as sever other projects at the beginning and final stages.

Hammers Construction, Inc. is a team with over 25 years of experience in the commercial design-build industry. We offer an innovative, revolutionary approach to the traditional construction model. Hammers Construction proudly serves Colorado Springs, Denver, and surrounding areas.

Gripstone Climbing and Fitness – Lots of progress on this Metal Building in Colorado Springs, Colorado

 

First National Bank – Crazy weather put a slight halt on progress this week at this new build in northern Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Aspen Ridge Dental – Tenant Improvement in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Father and Sons Distillery – Design-Build Construction in Colorado Springs, Colorado at the Claremont Business Park.

Lot 6 – Metal Building Construction by Hammers Construction in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Tom Galley – This new construction in Denver, Colorado features metal building materials

RS Storage – Construction in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Rocky Mountain Mens Clinic – Tenant Remodel in Colorado Springs, Colorado

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

October is flying by! It is definitely fall here in Colorado. We have had some very cold and crisp weather. We are always trying to push forward. We have made lots of progress! Check it out!

Hammers Construction is a Design-Build Commercial Contractor located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. We proudly serve Colorado Springs, Denver, and surrounding areas.

 

RS Storage – New Metal Building by Hammers Construction General Contractor Colorado Springs.

Briargate Pediatric Dentistry – Tenant Improvement Construction Colorado Springs

Lot 2 Building A – Metal Building Construction Colorado Springs, Colorado

Lot 2 Building B – Land Development Company in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Gripstone – Design-Build Construction in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Tom Galley – Metal Building Construction in Denver, Colorado

First National Bank – New Construction Colorado Springs, Colorado

Aspen Ridge Dental – Medical Building Commercial Construction in Colorado Springs, Colorado

North Creek Restrooms – Tenant Remodel in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Lot 6 – Metal Building Construction in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Father and Sons Distillery – Colorado Springs, Colorado

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We are breezing through the month already! Check out our progress from this week…

Gripstone Climbing and Fitness – Colorado Springs, Colorado

 

RS Storage – New Construction in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Lot 6 – Pre Engineered Metal Building in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Father and Sons Distillery – Design-Build Construction in Colorado Springs, Colorado 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ever at a loss of what to write? This is one of those days … but we made loads of progress despite the very cold Colorado weather that came in this week. Brrr!

Are you excited about the cooler weather or not?

We cant decide ….

Gripstone Climbing and Fitness – New Design-Build Construction in Colorado Springs, Colorado

RS Storage – New Metal Storage Facility in Colorado Springs, Colorado

First National  Bank – New Construction Colorado Springs, Colorado

Briargate PDO – Tenant Improvement in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Father and Sons Distillery – Steel Building in Colorado

Lot 6 – Design-Build Contractor building a new building in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Springs Mountain Water – Metal Building in Colorado Springs, Colorado

 

 

 

Its October aka spooky season! What is your favorite time of year? We had some very cold temperatures this week.

Anyways… check out the progress from this week on several of our jobs. We have lots of Tenant Improvements going on right now.

Father and Sons Distillery – New Metal Warehouse in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Lot 6 – Design-Build Construction in Colorado Springs, Colorado

North Creek Restrooms – Tenant Remodel in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Aspen Dental – Tenant Improvement in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Briargate Pediatric Dentistry – Tenant Remodel in Colorado Springs, Colorado

First National Bank Flying Horse – New Bank in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Gripstone – Metal Building in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Tom Galley – Design-Build in Denver, Colorado

 

 

 

 

Here is some of the progress we have made this week on several projects.

We are excited to be finalizing several jobs soon. Can you believe it is already September?!

Hammers Construction proudly serves Colorado Springs, Denver, and surrounding areas.

River Bend Crossing – Demolition, Abatement, and Remodeling of an existing building in Fountain, Colorado

Tom Galley – Ground-Up in Denver, Colorado 

Tender Care Vet Clinic – Addition in Falcon, Colorado

 

RS Storage – Ground- Up Storage facility in Colorado Springs, Colorado 

First National Bank Flying Horse – Ground-Up Construction in Colorado Springs, Colorado

 

Gripstone Climbing and Fitness – Design-Build Ground-Up in Colorado Springs, Colorado