--- title: ACI Builds a Publication for Architects | Associated Contractors | Planning Checklist description: Planning Checklist | News, tips, and help for commercial construction projects. --- ## TopBar Social [mailto:info@associatedcontractors.net](mailto:info@associatedcontractors.net) ## TopBar Text Over 90 Years of Experience in Construction and Design ## TopBar Phone Contact Phone (814) 724.8200 ## TopBar Email Contact Email Us info@associatedcontractors.net [![Associated Contractors](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/hubfs/AssociatedContractors_August2018/image/logo-1.png)](http://www.associatedcontractors.net/) - [Home](https://www.associatedcontractors.net/) - [Company Info](https://www.associatedcontractors.net/company-info/) - [About Us](https://www.associatedcontractors.net/company-info/) - [Careers](https://www.associatedcontractors.net/careers/) - [Testimonials](https://www.associatedcontractors.net/testimonials/) - [Services](https://www.associatedcontractors.net/our-services/) - [Building Green](https://www.associatedcontractors.net/our-services/building-green/) - [Construction Management](https://www.associatedcontractors.net/our-services/construction-management/) - [Design-Build](https://www.associatedcontractors.net/our-services/design-build/) - [General Construction](https://www.associatedcontractors.net/our-services/general-construction/) - [Pre-Construction](https://www.associatedcontractors.net/our-services/pre-construction/) - [Butler Manufacturing](https://www.associatedcontractors.net/our-services/butler-manufacturing/) - [Projects](https://www.associatedcontractors.net/projects/) - Help Material - [ACI Builds](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds) - [Resources](https://info.associatedcontractors.net/construction-resources) - [Newsletter Archive](https://info.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds-archive-page) - [Contact](https://www.associatedcontractors.net/contact-us/) # ACI Builds # Tag: Planning-checklist ## [Expansion Planning Checklist Part 5: How to Manage and Stay in Business During Expansion](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/staying-open-during-expansion) Posted by [George Ray - Owner, ACI](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/author/george-ray-owner-aci) on [Jan 22, 2020](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/staying-open-during-expansion) with [0 Comment](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/staying-open-during-expansion#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/hubfs/stay-open-during-expansion-ACI.jpg)](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/staying-open-during-expansion) Simply running a small business is a hefty task. Moreso, running it well and in a profitable manner is a huge feat. Adding in anything extra may seem like an overwhelming task, especially something... ## [Expansion Planning Checklist Part 3: Considerations When Planning your Budget for your Project](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/considerations-planning-budget-for-project) Posted by [George Ray - Owner, ACI](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/author/george-ray-owner-aci) on [Dec 04, 2019](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/considerations-planning-budget-for-project) with [0 Comment](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/considerations-planning-budget-for-project#comments-listing) [![planning-budget-for-project-ACI](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/hubfs/planning-budget-for-project-ACI.jpg)](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/considerations-planning-budget-for-project) At the conception of any major construction project, before anything else can be determined, the budget must be thoroughly thought through. The budget helps to establish the allotted amount of... ## [Expansion Planning Checklist Part 2: Bidding Process vs. Design-Build](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/bidding-process-vs-design-build) Posted by [George Ray - Owner, ACI](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/author/george-ray-owner-aci) on [Nov 20, 2019](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/bidding-process-vs-design-build) with [0 Comment](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/bidding-process-vs-design-build#comments-listing) [![Rendering](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/hubfs/Rendering.jpg)](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/bidding-process-vs-design-build) At the beginning of any new construction project, there is much to consider with regard to who is going to take on the project. Traditional design-bid and Design-Build are the two leading methods... ## [Expansion Planning Checklist Part 1: Preconstruction Considerations](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/preconstruction-considerations) Posted by [George Ray - Owner, ACI](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/author/george-ray-owner-aci) on [Oct 02, 2019](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/preconstruction-considerations) with [0 Comment](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/preconstruction-considerations#comments-listing) [![Preconstruction](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/hubfs/Preconstruction.jpg)](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/preconstruction-considerations) Before beginning any type of construction project, laying down the groundwork is key. Addressing all the details involved helps to provide a flowing, streamlined construction project. This planning... 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