by Argue Construction | Jul 24, 2026 | Blog
Inquire with most homeowners about what the actual responsibilities of a general contractor involve, and chances are they will only mention “project management.” Yes, but that’s not where it ends. This profession entails much more than a mere...
by ryan grassie | Jul 20, 2026 | Blog
Ottawa’s commercial construction market is entering a period of selective growth. While elevated office vacancies, economic uncertainty and construction-cost pressures continue to create challenges, strong demand for industrial space, retail development, institutional...
by Argue Construction | Jul 17, 2026 | Blog
A homeowner in this situation usually starts with an architect, gets a set of drawings, then goes shopping for a contractor to actually build them. Somewhere in that handoff, things start drifting. The contractor flags something the architect didn’t account for....
by ryan grassie | Jul 13, 2026 | Blog
For many businesses, the construction budget begins with a straightforward question: How much will it cost to build? The more important question, however, is often: How much will the project actually cost by the time it is finished and ready for business? Commercial...
by Argue Construction | Jul 10, 2026 | Blog
Every construction project starts with a timeline and a number attached to it. Most don’t finish with either intact. That gap between planned and actual is where a huge amount of stress, arguments, and unexpected costs tend to live, and it’s rarely because...
by ryan grassie | Jul 6, 2026 | Blog
For businesses planning a commercial, industrial or institutional construction project, managing the many moving parts can quickly become overwhelming. Architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, suppliers, permits, schedules and budgets all need to work...
