What is design-build construction? In its simplest form, design-build construction means that the design professionals are contracted directly by the construction manager as opposed to the owner. This varies from the traditional method (design-bid-build) where owners hire an architectural firm to oversee the design and then contracts separately for the construction. The traditional approach requires […]
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Please join Paul Hemmer Company in celebrating Women in Construction week March 5-11, 2023. Over the years, we have been blessed to have many women team members. Their contributions to our success over the past 100+ years is immeasurable. While the opportunities for women have come a long way in recent years, there is still
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“In one day, they can pour maybe 1,000 yards of concrete, an acre or more of floor, with 10 to 12 men. In the past, a construction crew could only accomplish half as much space while requiring twice the men.” Paul Hemmer Jr. Tweet Robots and cobots, drones, autonomous and digital technology, and artificial augmented
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Though the construction industry was deemed an essential service and given a green light to keep working early in the pandemic, some of its clients were alarmed and delayed or even canceled projects until the virus’ impact on their finances became clear. Still, Kentucky construction firms are reporting that overall, work came in steadily and
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As we wrap up Women in Construction Week 2021, we sat down with Madison Stevens, a construction co-op with Paul Hemmer Company. As a student currently studying Construction Management, we discussed how she got started in construction, her experiences working in commercial versus residential projects, and her advice to other girls looking to
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The term “value engineering” is often used synonymously with “cost cutting”. While that is partially true, the actual goal of value engineering is to lower long-term cost AND maintain function. A successful value engineering effort will analyze the building features, systems, equipment, and materials while providing the essential functions at the lowest life cycle cost
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In construction paradise… It only rains on Saturday evenings… after dark and is always finished by dawn with a spectacular Sunday sunrise and a beautiful sunny day that dries things out for Monday. Building, zoning and regulatory officials provide same-day review and permits. Banks are always looking for ways to lend money… as soon as
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“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Benjamin Franklin The greatest impact on any construction project is best realized early in the process, during the concept phase– even before design has begun. Hemmer takes a proactive approach to preconstruction. Its overarching goal is to provide the owner with valuable insight on which
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BUILDING AND LOCATION DETAILS 4-acre site 8001 Veterans Memorial Drive Florence Government Center Campus 40,000 square-foot building Accommodating 95 employees with room for growth BUILDING COSTS The Northern Kentucky Health Department provides high quality public health services to more than 400,000 residents of Boone, Campbell, Grant and Kenton Counties, with a goal of preventing
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A good relationship between an owner and contractor is vital to the success of any project. So what are the attributes of a great owner/contractor relationship? We have listed a few for your consideration: 1. My contractor understands my vision and goals and proactively makes suggestions to help me achieve them. Always Sometimes Never 2.
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