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State of the Construction Industry: February Roundup

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Construction safety and health research firm, CPWR noted in its Q2 2018 report that from 2011 to 2016, 609 workers lost their lives at road work zones across the United States. Mixed-use developments, featuring retail., entertainment, offices and living space are giving new life to shuttered retail malls and shopping centers.

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Industry Focus – Retail: Less Than Six Degrees of Separation

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Retail accounts for more than $2 trillion in total GDP impact with consumer spending accounting for more than two-thirds of the U.S. The Tarpon Point Resort at Marina Village is home to a number of upscale retail shops and restaurants. By the BF Staff From the March/April 2016 Issue. Credit: City of Cape Coral). percent.

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LOCATION FOCUS: The Heartland of America Beats Strong

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Louis are Foreign Trade Zones, providing low-cost production and warehousing facilities for imported and export-bound products. Foreign trade zones also are located in Peoria, Lawrenceville, Rockford and the Quad Cities. Both the Illinois International Port District and the Tri-City Regional Port District near St.

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Fifth Avenue: A Top 10 Great Street For 2012

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The American Planning Association (APA) has announced the designation of Fifth Avenue as one of 10 Great Streets for 2012 under the organization’s Great Places in America program. I am proud that the American Planning Association has chosen Fifth Avenue as one of this year’s Great Streets in America.”.

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STATE FOCUS: Florida – Let The Sun Shine

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percent in 2012, retail sales will grow at an average pace of 3.7 This is due in part to the fact that economic recovery in Florida is feeding into retail sales. In fact, Florida’s infrastructure is ranked #1 in America. According to the 73rd Annual Report released by the Foreign-Trade Zones Board to the U.S. percent).”.

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Industrial Warehouse Space, Distribution Center Demand Remains Strong

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Colliers market experts point to increases in industrial demand, specifically in Asia and the Americas, and highlight causes for stagnation in other areas: Modern, Build-to-Suit in High Demand: Institutional investors’ anxiety about the multifamily market has spurred demand for modern warehouse properties near ports and inland distribution centers.

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Game Winner

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We’ve chronicled the bidding wars that are the modus operandi of pro sports empires in America, sordid spectacles that force cities to ante up staggering amounts of public funding for billion-dollar stadiums to lure a team or to keep one from moving to another location. Here’s hoping they score the winning touchdown.

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