The Art of Sustainable Construction: Exploring Green Building Practices Sustainable construction, often referred to as green building, has rapidly evolved from a niche trend to a mainstream practice in the construction industry. This transformation reflects a growing awareness of the impact of buildings on the environment and a commitment to responsible, eco-friendly construction methods. In [...]
In the world of construction, the design-build process has gained popularity for its ability to streamline projects, enhance collaboration, and deliver exceptional results. In this blog, we will explore the advantages of the design-build process, offering insights into why it has become a preferred approach in the industry. 1. Integrated Collaboration: One of the key [...]
ELKHART – September 26, 2016— Representatives of Kem Krest and DJ Construction gathered Monday morning to break ground on a new warehouse and distribution center across the street from Kem Krest’s current facility on Magnum Drive in Elkhart. Pete Garber, DJ Construction Pre-Construction/Project Manager, said the near 200,000 sq. ft. building will include a 24-bay [...]
FF&E or FFE is an acronym that stands for furniture, fixtures and equipment, and is used to describe the items in every building project not normally part of the contract between the owner and the building contractor. FF&E also includes equipment that has no permanent connection to the structure of a building or its utilities. [...]
Take a look at the above photo. Either the day is very sunny, or this manufacturing facility is using a lot of energy to gain so much light for production. Actually, neither scenario is true. In reality, every light is turned off in this building, and the skies are fairly overcast. The light is coming [...]
Gone are the days when the term “nursing home” conjured up mental images of sterile, institutional living. Where the aroma of commercial-grade disinfectant floated in the air with other unnamed odors. And where residents publicly share spaces such as bedrooms and restrooms when self-dignity prefers privacy. While some of those types of facilities are left [...]
In DJ Construction’s 60+ year history, we have delivered over 5,600 projects in many different types of delivery processes. How we choose to build for each client is tailored to their particular requirements. However, we can narrow those categories to three main approaches, each with the capability to be tailored to each client’s unique desires [...]
