Design, Construct, Furnish. Following on from “Office Design 101”, after the Design, comes the Construction phase of your office design and renovation project. It is time to hire the contractor and watch as your office is transformed! Select Your Contractor It is a good idea to get more than one [...]
WDI Group is now working on the final stages of a full-service office design and office renovation project at Old Republic of Canada’s head office in Hamilton, Ontario. Old Republic Canada is a subsidiary of Old Republic International, which is one of America’s 50 largest shareholder-owned insurance business and currently ranks [...]
Following on from another of our blog articles, Working Productively with Different Generations at the Construction Site, since I started at WDI Group I listen almost daily to the team as they communicate with the various trades on our projects and it has come home to me how much goes [...]
What makes your company successful? This is a question that every business leader should ask themselves (staff and management included) not once but at least several times a year. Why? Because the construction market is in a state of flux and to be progressive, companies need to be resilient and [...]
In today's work environment, we are faced with the multiple demands of work load and responsibilities. On top of that, we also need to ensure we work well with our colleagues. In construction, this can sometimes prove to be a challenging task being involved with many groups and especially [...]
So your project is now complete and the customer is happy. Fantastic news! But wait, you return to the office, review your financials again and the numbers don’t seem to add up?! How can you be at a profit loss? Where did you go wrong? Losing money on a job [...]
Good news! Business is going great and you are bursting at the seams. Now, you have decided to embark on a journey on how to expand your business. Do you renovate your existing office space or look for a new location? With the construction market and prices fluctuating in [...]
Selecting the right commercial contractor for your business doesn’t have to be a painful or stressful process. Clients should receive the best value and quality for their project. Investing a little time and research can go a very long way and help to simplify things. With the internet available [...]
Commercial construction has been making dramatic shifts and significant changes, especially within the last decade. New technologies, improved project delivery methods and workforce management trends are what we will expect to see more of. Some experts agree that these changes are here to stay and will completely transform the way [...]
Making decisions on an office renovation project can be challenging especially when looking to hire a custom millwork specialist. Get a first-hand look by visiting the millwork shops. During the visit, try to find evidence of their skills and knowledge in their actual work area. This will give the client [...]
