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Target can hardly keep its shelves stocked with basic\[...\] [Read More](https://blog.cdogroup.com/does-the-current-lumber-market-merit-a-switch-to-steel-studs) 28 04, 2021 - ![Jersey Mike's Subs, Peoria IL](https://blog.cdogroup.com/hubfs/DB7A4329.jpg) [Jersey Mike's Subs, Peoria IL](https://blog.cdogroup.com/jersey-mikes-subs-peoria-il) [Gallery](https://blog.cdogroup.com/hubfs/DB7A4329.jpg) #### [Jersey Mike's Subs, Peoria IL](https://blog.cdogroup.com/jersey-mikes-subs-peoria-il) ## [Jersey Mike's Subs, Peoria IL](https://blog.cdogroup.com/jersey-mikes-subs-peoria-il) April 28th, 2021 | [QSR](https://blog.cdogroup.com/tag/qsr) CDO Group recently completed a comprehensive retrofit remodel of an existing store in Peoria, Illinois. The remodel included: [Read More](https://blog.cdogroup.com/jersey-mikes-subs-peoria-il) 26 04, 2021 - ![Does This Building Really Need to be LEED Certified?](https://blog.cdogroup.com/hubfs/science-in-hd-yqEJ8HQ8y2o-unsplash.jpg) [Does This Building Really Need to be LEED Certified?](https://blog.cdogroup.com/does-this-building-really-need-to-be-leed-certified) [Gallery](https://blog.cdogroup.com/hubfs/science-in-hd-yqEJ8HQ8y2o-unsplash.jpg) #### [Does This Building Really Need to be LEED Certified?](https://blog.cdogroup.com/does-this-building-really-need-to-be-leed-certified) ## [Does This Building Really Need to be LEED Certified?](https://blog.cdogroup.com/does-this-building-really-need-to-be-leed-certified) April 26th, 2021 | [construction management](https://blog.cdogroup.com/tag/construction-management), [eco-friendly](https://blog.cdogroup.com/tag/eco-friendly), [envrionment](https://blog.cdogroup.com/tag/envrionment) Construction is not an industry for the risk-averse. It involves a lot more math than most people probably anticipate. Getting a building project LEED\[...\] [Read More](https://blog.cdogroup.com/does-this-building-really-need-to-be-leed-certified) 26 03, 2021 - ![Bid bond versus Performance Bond: How to protect your company](https://blog.cdogroup.com/hubfs/pexels-pixabay-261621-1.jpg) [Bid bond versus Performance Bond: How to protect your company](https://blog.cdogroup.com/bid-bond-versus-performance-bond/) [Gallery](https://blog.cdogroup.com/hubfs/pexels-pixabay-261621-1.jpg) #### [Bid bond versus Performance Bond: How to protect your company](https://blog.cdogroup.com/bid-bond-versus-performance-bond/) ## [Bid bond versus Performance Bond: How to protect your company](https://blog.cdogroup.com/bid-bond-versus-performance-bond/) March 26th, 2021 | Contractors and clients are both eager and ready to get started on their next project, but the trust between them can be strained from past business deals\[...\] [Read More](https://blog.cdogroup.com/bid-bond-versus-performance-bond/) 22 03, 2021 - ![Bid bond versus Performance Bond: How to protect your company](https://blog.cdogroup.com/hubfs/pexels-pixabay-261621.jpg) [Bid bond versus Performance Bond: How to protect your company](https://blog.cdogroup.com/bid-bond-versus-performance-bond-how-to-protect-your-company) [Gallery](https://blog.cdogroup.com/hubfs/pexels-pixabay-261621.jpg) #### [Bid bond versus Performance Bond: How to protect your company](https://blog.cdogroup.com/bid-bond-versus-performance-bond-how-to-protect-your-company) ## [Bid bond versus Performance Bond: How to protect your company](https://blog.cdogroup.com/bid-bond-versus-performance-bond-how-to-protect-your-company) March 22nd, 2021 | [performance bonds](https://blog.cdogroup.com/tag/performance-bonds), [bonding](https://blog.cdogroup.com/tag/bonding), [construction bonding](https://blog.cdogroup.com/tag/construction-bonding), [real estate bonds](https://blog.cdogroup.com/tag/real-estate-bonds), [bid bonds](https://blog.cdogroup.com/tag/bid-bonds) Contractors and clients are both eager and ready to get started on their next project, but the trust between them can be strained from past business deals\[...\] [Read More](https://blog.cdogroup.com/bid-bond-versus-performance-bond-how-to-protect-your-company) 11 03, 2021 - ![New Uses for Old Spaces](https://blog.cdogroup.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/AdobeStock_172033938-1.jpeg) [New Uses for Old Spaces](https://blog.cdogroup.com/new-uses-for-old-spaces) [Gallery](https://blog.cdogroup.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/AdobeStock_172033938-1.jpeg) #### [New Uses for Old Spaces](https://blog.cdogroup.com/new-uses-for-old-spaces) ## [New Uses for Old Spaces](https://blog.cdogroup.com/new-uses-for-old-spaces) March 11th, 2021 | [covid-19](https://blog.cdogroup.com/tag/covid-19), [construction management](https://blog.cdogroup.com/tag/construction-management), [e-commerce](https://blog.cdogroup.com/tag/e-commerce) When COVID-19 made its debut earlier this year, no one was sure of the lasting impact on our daily lives. One thing that has impacted everyone is a\[...\] [Read More](https://blog.cdogroup.com/new-uses-for-old-spaces) 8 03, 2021 - ![Keys to Effective Communication in Construction](https://blog.cdogroup.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/AdobeStock_277985270-1.jpeg) [Keys to Effective Communication in Construction](https://blog.cdogroup.com/keys-to-effective-communication-in-construction) [Gallery](https://blog.cdogroup.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/AdobeStock_277985270-1.jpeg) #### [Keys to Effective Communication in Construction](https://blog.cdogroup.com/keys-to-effective-communication-in-construction) ## [Keys to Effective Communication in Construction](https://blog.cdogroup.com/keys-to-effective-communication-in-construction) March 8th, 2021 | [best practices](https://blog.cdogroup.com/tag/best-practices), [construction management](https://blog.cdogroup.com/tag/construction-management), [communication](https://blog.cdogroup.com/tag/communication) The key to a good working relationship with clients, coworkers, and employees is clear, consistent communication. Talking through ideas, plans, and\[...\] [Read More](https://blog.cdogroup.com/keys-to-effective-communication-in-construction) 2 03, 2021 - ![Damage on Job Sites](https://blog.cdogroup.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/AdobeStock_263972905-2.jpeg) [Damage on Job Sites](https://blog.cdogroup.com/damage-on-job-sites) [Gallery](https://blog.cdogroup.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/AdobeStock_263972905-2.jpeg) #### [Damage on Job Sites](https://blog.cdogroup.com/damage-on-job-sites) ## [Damage on Job Sites](https://blog.cdogroup.com/damage-on-job-sites) March 2nd, 2021 | [construction management](https://blog.cdogroup.com/tag/construction-management) Damage on job sites — whether accidental, caused by vandalism, or even inclement weather — can cause delays, stress, increased costs, and hurt the project\[...\] [Read More](https://blog.cdogroup.com/damage-on-job-sites) 26 02, 2021 - ![The Value of Estimating Teams](https://blog.cdogroup.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/AdobeStock_176341106-1.jpeg) [The Value of Estimating Teams](https://blog.cdogroup.com/the-value-of-estimating-teams) [Gallery](https://blog.cdogroup.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/AdobeStock_176341106-1.jpeg) #### [The Value of Estimating Teams](https://blog.cdogroup.com/the-value-of-estimating-teams) ## [The Value of Estimating Teams](https://blog.cdogroup.com/the-value-of-estimating-teams) February 26th, 2021 | [construction management](https://blog.cdogroup.com/tag/construction-management) All companies and organizations have teams that play a part in their success. Some teams are universal, like Finance and HR, and some are\[...\] [Read More](https://blog.cdogroup.com/the-value-of-estimating-teams) 19 02, 2021 - ![Reopening of America: Hotels](https://blog.cdogroup.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/AdobeStock_335586835-1.jpeg) [Reopening of America: Hotels](https://blog.cdogroup.com/reopening-of-america-hotels) [Gallery](https://blog.cdogroup.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/AdobeStock_335586835-1.jpeg) #### [Reopening of America: Hotels](https://blog.cdogroup.com/reopening-of-america-hotels) ## [Reopening of America: Hotels](https://blog.cdogroup.com/reopening-of-america-hotels) February 19th, 2021 | [sanitation](https://blog.cdogroup.com/tag/sanitation), [traveling](https://blog.cdogroup.com/tag/traveling), [Reopening](https://blog.cdogroup.com/tag/reopening), [hotels](https://blog.cdogroup.com/tag/hotels), [automation](https://blog.cdogroup.com/tag/automation), [construction management](https://blog.cdogroup.com/tag/construction-management), [contactless](https://blog.cdogroup.com/tag/contactless) The hospitality industry in America has taken a big hit in the midst of the pandemic that started earlier this year. 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