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The mall of the future: Less retail, more content

BD+C

To survive, however, they need to become places that are about much more than retail transactions. Hundreds of American malls shuttered after the 2007-09 recession. And retail researchers estimate 25% of America’s roughly 1,000 remaining large malls will close over the next 3 to 5 years. Honestly, malls are in decline.

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Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

A survey of supply chain collaboration and. management in the UK construction industry. European Journal of Purchasing & Supply. Management, 6(3), 159-168. Alderman, N., & Ivory, C. Partnering in major contracts: Paradox and metaphor. International Journal of Project Management, 25(4), 386-393. Anderson, L., & Polkinghorn, B. Anvuur, A.

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Industry Focus – Retail: Less Than Six Degrees of Separation

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

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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Architecture billings see continued strength, led by institutional sector

BD+C

On the heels of recording its strongest pace of growth since 2007, there continues to be an increasing level of demand for design services signaled in the latest Architecture Billings Index (ABI). The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the August ABI score was 53.0, down from a mark of 55.8

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Restaurant Commercial Construction Trends: Why Restaurant Construction is Booming

HardHatChat

It’s safe to say we have not seen this level of new restaurant construction projects in the commercial general contracting industry since 2007 or 2008. Unlike traditional retailers, restaurants are not feeling the pressure of on-line competition. Most of the prime commercial locations are set up for retail, not restaurants.

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Lessons learned from our museum construction projects

The Korte Company

This maximizes the museum’s ability to comfortably channel visitors to its various focal points, including a large glass display wall, a wide-screen theater, a multi-purpose space and a retail area. Usually, the phrase “mixed-use development” envisions dynamic spaces featuring offices, retail, restaurants and housing.

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LEED Reaches 3 Billion Certified Square Feet

Green Building Law Update

LEED for Schools launched in 2007 has more than 1,400 registered buildings and more than 640 have been certified. LEED for Retail: New Construction launched in 2010 has more than 550 registered buildings and more than 375 have been certified. The use of LEED internationally continues to grow rapidly.

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