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

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

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.

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

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

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

You may have heard about many of the main methods of construction delivery. When you begin a commercial or residential construction project, there are, in fact, a collection of processes and planning methods to choose from. The most common methods in today’s market include general contracting (or design-bid-build), design-build, construction management at risk, and construction management as an administrator.   Each

While the world begins to look for alternative resources and fuels, the construction industry is no different. As a whole, the construction industry uses more raw materials than any other industry on the planet. The excess from construction projects fills a quarter of our landfills and accounts for 25 to 40 percent of the world’s total carbon emissions. This is

Solar energy is becoming a more and more popular energy solution. This is mainly because it is more accessible than ever to homeowners and business owners alike. But how do you know if solar energy is a good solution for you? Find answers to common questions below. How do I calculate my savings?  Do you use a lot of electricity

Prefabrication construction – or “prefab” has become a popular construction technique over the last decade. The process includes a combination of construction experts creating different building components off-site, then transporting and assembling them to create a structure. Put simply, it’s the process of creating different parts of a building or structure in one location, then delivering them to be assembled