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How to Choose a Commercial Construction Contractor

December 10, 2025

By Hayley Sumner

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Stages of Commercial Development from Land Acquisition to Occupancy

November 15, 2025

By Hayley Sumner

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Commercial General Contractors: Key Roles and Responsibilities Explained

October 8, 2025

By Hayley Sumner

Guide to Commercial Building Types and Construction

September 4, 2025

By Hayley Sumner

7 Types of Commercial Buildings

August 24, 2025

By Hayley Sumner

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20 Years of Summit Design + Build

April 21, 2025

By Hayley Sumner

Celebrating 20 Years of Summit Design + Build

April 17, 2025

By Hayley Sumner

Design-Build vs. Design-Bid-Build: What’s the Difference?

March 18, 2025

By Hayley Sumner

2025 Real Estate Outlook: Opportunities and Trends Developers Need to Know

March 4, 2025

By Hayley Sumner

Summit Design + Build Expands Chicago Team

February 12, 2025

By Hayley Sumner

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Key Construction Industry Trends in 2025

January 20, 2025

By Hayley Sumner

Featherfist Build-Out Completion

January 14, 2025

By Hayley Sumner

Fulton Market Boom and Evolution

December 20, 2024

By Hayley Sumner

Breaking Ground at 537 W Drummond

December 9, 2024

By Hayley Sumner

Glen Oak Country Club Clubhouse Renovation

December 9, 2024

By Hayley Sumner

Alessi Bakery Construction Commencement

November 19, 2024

By Hayley Sumner

Sustainable Building Strategies for Commercial Construction

October 21, 2024

By Hayley Sumner

Farm Foundation Innovation & Education Center Completion

October 2, 2024

By Hayley Sumner

How to Run Great Construction Management Projects

September 24, 2024

By Hayley Sumner

Leland South Congress Sales Gallery Completion

September 20, 2024

By Hayley Sumner

Design-Build Construction: Everything You Need to Know

September 5, 2024

By Hayley Sumner

Meet the 2024 Interns

July 25, 2024

By Hayley Sumner

Completion of Two Burdeen’s Jewelry Locations in Chicago’s Gold Coast

June 27, 2024

By Hayley Sumner

Adaptive Reuse Construction: Breathing Life into Old Buildings

June 19, 2024

By Hayley Sumner

Kicking Off Phase 3 of Interior Alterations to The Bloc

June 13, 2024

By Hayley Sumner

Getting Started as a Real Estate Developer

June 3, 2024

By Hayley Sumner

Industrial Construction Best Practices

May 21, 2024

By Hayley Sumner

Build-Out Complete for Taverna Toscana in Bradenton, FL

May 6, 2024

By Hayley Sumner

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Tapestry Station Arrives in Evanston, IL

April 24, 2024

By Hayley Sumner

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Construction Contracts 101

April 1, 2024

By Hayley Sumner

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