Design-Build and General Contractors: What’s the Difference?

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Some Clients approach a project and often don’t understand the difference between construction roles and delivery methods. At BCI, we can complete projects in many roles: Design-Build Contractor, Construction Manager, Construction Manager at Risk, General Contractors, or as a sub-contractor or consultant role in an array of specialties. We can tackle projects ranging from simple one-off construction tasks to the
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The Importance of Good Communication with Your Builder

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The team at BCI Construction has decades of experience working on construction projects all over Minnesota. We know the ins and outs of our process and have refined them over the years. Our staff has also encountered just about every construction issue, problem, or delay there is. We understand how important it is to keep open and prompt communication with
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Construction Versus Restoration: Key Differences in Building Projects

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When a construction company works on several types of construction projects, it’s important to have a variety of skills and talented employees on staff. Often, a business or organization will know their space needs a change but isn’t sure what kind. Of course, different styles of construction come with different objectives and specialties. Some might start from scratch will all
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The Benefits of Working in the Construction Industry

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If there’s an industry that you can bet won’t get beat out by technology or trends, it’s the construction industry. Schools, hospitals, homes, theme parks–every structure needs a team of professionals to get it up and running. These facilities are always going through changes, whether they are growing, shrinking, or renovating their market/facilities. Change is constant and the need for construction
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Navigating Common Construction Hazards in the Spring

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As with any season, spring construction brings its own unique challenges. Especially spring in Minnesota, it’s difficult to predict the environment in which our crews will be working. The weather can change on a dime, the ground might not be thawed completely, soils are heavily saturated, and temperatures or sun exposure varies from day to day. It pays to be
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Beginning the Design-Build Process: What You Need to Know

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Beginning a new construction project is difficult enough without knowing which architects, engineers, contractors, specialists, and trade contractors to choose. Even if you are familiar with the construction process, it can be difficult to know where to start, how to get financed, and the timeline you can expect.  At BCI Construction, we specialize in design-build as our method of construction
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When is the Design-Build Construction Process Not the Best Option?

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In some of our past blogs, we’ve discussed the design-build process: how it works and the benefits of choosing this method of construction delivery. There are, however, certain instances when the design-build process might not be the best option for your project. When Does Design-Build Contracting Not fit? Not every project will be a good candidate for the design-build process.
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Prevent Construction Project Delays with These Four Tips

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Perhaps the most common problem within the construction industry is delays. No matter the planning and preparation that goes into a construction project, there are inevitably surprises during the process. As Central Minnesota’s premier contractor, the team at BCI has plenty of experience managing and preventing project delays. In this post, we want to take a moment to recognize the
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The Benefits of Prefabrication in Your Construction Projects

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Many established companies in the construction industry use prefabrication methods in one (1) way or another. From roof trusses to flooring systems, pre-cast buildings to Pre-Engineered Metal Building, to modular walls, prefabrication has many benefits that benefit the customer, the construction company, and the environment in many different ways. Prefabricated construction (or Prefab) uses a variety of components that are
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Acoustic Design: Construction Solutions Noise Control

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Sound considerations such as soundproofing, sound transmission, sound isolations, and acoustic treatments are important in many industrial and business-centric spaces. We see soundproofing measures in hospitals, doctor’s offices, commercial work-spaces, and even warehouses. Construction has always been a big advocate for change. Today’s work environment is open and airy. It contains multiple types of work surfaces and is often very
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