Burr Ridge Townhome Remodeling

Albrite Building Services
Albrite Building is thrilled to share with you a recent Burr Ridge townhome remodeling project we completed last month. Townhome Remodeling This beautiful townhome remodeling project was completed in just 3 weeks. As you enter the townhome, the entire first floor was painted in a creamy beige. The foyer, hallway, laundry room and kitchen were all retiled with light beige 12” x 24” ceramic tiles to complement the walls and white molding. New LED light fixtures were added to the kitchen and foyer. The hallway, dining room, family room and two upstairs bedrooms hardwood floors were refinished with a deeper, darker color. The difference between factory prefinished oak flooring and refinished oak flooring is that the knots and veins in the wood are a bit more distinct in the sanded…
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Job Post: Residential/Commercial Construction Estimator

Careers
Bid Administration • Prepares and maintains status of plan reproduction. • Solicits and maintains communication with subcontractors and vendors. • Prepares subcontractor bid packages. • Prepares comprehensive project specific scope review sheets. • Transmits addenda and other bid information to subcontractors. • Ensures that we have the proper coverage from subcontractors on bid day. • Contacts supply houses to obtain additional subcontractor bids. • Shows creativity and resourcefulness to gain better pricing from subcontractors. • Submits 100% of bids and budgets by the bid deadline -- no exceptions. Project Knowledge • Reviews bid requirements thoroughly and asks follow-up question on every bid. • Has a thorough understanding of the scope for specific trades assigned. • Develops RFI's and clarifications and ensure adequate subcontractor coverage and shows interest. • Performs a…
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Commercial Renovations and Remodeling Tips

Albrite Building Services
Commercial renovations can be time consuming and a costly process. Albrite Building in Westmont, Illinois is an expert commercial remodeling and renovations company. We are committed to providing our clients with the best remodeling and commercial renovations solutions at affordable prices. Whether you’re remodeling an entire office building, renovating an office space or just need to update a work space room, we’ve listed a few tips to help make the process easier.   Planning your Commercial Remodeling Project The planning phase is one of the most important parts of any commercial remodeling project. It is crucial to your remodeling success. When you are putting together a remodeling plan, it is important to include a detailed budget. Your budget should break down the cost for labor and materials, as well as a…
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Commercial Construction Increases in 2017

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The construction industry has seen an increase from a year ago according to the Associated General Contractors of America. Commercial construction rose 13.6 percent since 2016. And office construction grew 24.8 percent compared to 2016. Power construction including oil and gas, gained a 9.4 percent increase over the last 12 months. Manufacturing construction fell 9.8 percent from last year. Highway construction increased by 1.3 percent for the month of February, but is down 5.1 percent year-over-year. Albrite Building offers several types of construction services including commercial construction, retail construction, and office construction for businesses and home construction and remodeling for homeowners in the Chicago area. From pre-construction to post-construction, Albrite Building strives to provide our clients with the highest quality contracting services. We create customer relationships founded on dignity, professionalism…
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