Kyle May

AMA Road Trip: Denver to Phoenix and Back

March 23, 2023

Three States and Half a Day’s Drive Wednesday, March 8th, 2023 – Denver to Flagstaff I started today’s journey at 5:30AM by driving Global Construction’s Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD, nicknamed “The Beast,” up to Denver to pick up my co-pilot for the trip, Brittany Gramm. From… Read More »AMA Road Trip: Denver to Phoenix and Back

Let a GC Value Engineer your Construction Project

February 15, 2023February 15, 2023

Value engineering (VE) is an assessment method to form the most efficient ways to fulfill project goals. VE incorporates cost estimates to facilitate an examination of the entire construction project. In doing so, it assists in delivering the best project outcomes in the most cost-effective way. The main objective of Value Engineering is not toRead More »

5 Kit Selections We Hope to See Again in 2023

January 24, 2023January 24, 2023

A unit “kit” is the selection of fixtures, fittings, appliances, and parts selected to renovate a property’s units. It will include everything from lighting fixtures and ceiling fans to sink faucets and plumbing hardware like angle stops. A lot of multifamily and senior living properties, especially class b and c properties tend to have aRead More »

Reflect and Grow: A Look Back at the Construction Industry in 2022

January 6, 2023February 15, 2023

With 2022 coming to a close, it is necessary to reflect on adversities and accomplishments that have arisen along the way. When entering into a new year it is important to outline a new and improved system that will only result in greater success from the year prior. The hurdles that we had to jumpRead More »

Interview with Dave Schunk: Why We’re Renovating VOA’s The Mission

December 27, 2022December 27, 2022

Global Construction is currently in the process of updating Volunteers of America Colorado's "The Mission." I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dave Schunk, President and CEO at VOA Colorado, to discuss their mission, why they are renovating, and the impact it will have on the community. What is Volunteers of America's Purpose? Dave:Read More »

When to Hire a General Contractor

November 22, 2022December 1, 2022

What is a General Contractor Think of a General Contractor (GC) as a maestro conducting an orchestra. Obviously, he keeps the beat and cues the musicians during a concert, but he also prepares the musicians in rehearsal. Most importantly, the maestro considers every aspect of the music and how to make it as inspiring asRead More »

Trendy or Timeless: 10 Things High End Properties MUST Have

October 7, 2022October 13, 2022

1) Plank Flooring - Trendy and Timeless While plank flooring like Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) is a relatively new material and the hot material for flooring, the look itself is a timeless classic dating back to the 1800s. The advancement in building materials has introduced new colors and finishes, but the look of wood willRead More »

Prefabrication in Commercial Construction: It’s More Common than You Think

February 9, 2021February 15, 2023

Industry news predictions that prefabrication in commercial construction will be the next big thing have been around since 2016. With the onset of COVID-19, this huge growth in demand for prefabrication has again made headlines and continues to do so.

Direct from the Field: How Our Team Utilizes BuilderTrend from Proposal to Completion

January 9, 2021February 15, 2023

Utilizing some form of construction management software is essential to the successful completion of any commercial project. From planning to closeout, choosing a platform that gives your company the budgeting, tracking, communication, and resource management capabilities you need with a user-friendly dashboard is a must. Learn how our team benefits from BuilderTrend’s construction management software.

Maintaining your Apartment Property During Covid-19

December 9, 2020September 9, 2022

As the tens of millions of Americans living in multifamily housing are facing these stay at home orders and transitioning to working remotely for the foreseeable future, a new group of essential workers are coming into the spotlight: the individuals who manage, maintain and fix the places we’ve been forced to retreat to.