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2012 Commercial Construction News Review…The Year that Was

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I’m pleased to report 2012 was an excellent year for Englewood as we saw activity levels that we hadn’t seen since 2008. It was good to see so many commercial developers, owners, retailers and restaurants moving forward with confidence and initiating new commercial construction projects. Bids were up…substantially.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Tip #1: Negotiate Fuel Costs. Before you go down the negotiating path, be sure you know your overall consumption by gallons. Purchase from bulk sites or retail locations. December 2008. November 2008. October 2008. September 2008. August 2008. Hopefully you’ll find them as helpful as I did.

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5 Unforgettable Lessons From the Great Recession

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In mid-2008, the home builder I worked for started down the incentive path, offering an average of $80,000 off retail pricing on an average sales price under $500,000. The customer response was loud and clear: We grew every year by an average of 20% from 2008 to 2012, without offering incentives.

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5 Unforgettable Lessons from the Great Recession

Pro Builder

In mid-2008, the home builder I worked for started down the incentive path, offering an average of $80,000 off retail pricing on an average sales price under $500,000. The customer response was loud and clear: We grew every year by an average of 20% from 2008 to 2012, without offering incentives.

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Industrial Warehouse Space, Distribution Center Demand Remains Strong

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New space is often build-to-suit for major retailers and manufacturers, as an estimated 40% of existing U.S. Since 2008, industrial developments have moved toward the city’s outskirts, producing 99% of available land. India Invests in Multi-Brand Retail Trading: Economic growth remained stagnant in India.

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Are There Lessons From the Great Recession for the COVID-19 Pandemic?

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economy into its worst quarter since the Great Depression, with unprecedented declines in gross domestic product, employment, consumer confidence, retail spending, and just about every other metric. . . In 2008, when Hodges was working through the housing crisis in Florida for builder K.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Points of Entry for Cash-Rich Cargo

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billion in projects are currently under negotiation, which will bring an estimated 1,100 new jobs to Stockton. Following the economic downturn of 2008, the number of ships calling the port has increased 45 percent. The Port of Stockton is one of the most vibrant seaports in California, which has attracted more than $1.6