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Five Predictions for Commercial Construction Trends in 2012

HardHatChat

Value-based retailers like hhgregg, Ross Dress for Less and Savers should experience construction growth in 2012. It’s that time of year when our team predicts the 2012 commercial construction trends – from what’s on tap for Chicago retail construction to national restaurant construction and hospitality construction.

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Chicago-based Kenny Said to be For Sale

Construction Equipment

The Chicago Sun-Times is reporting that Chicago-based Kenny Construction, famous in the city for stemming the tide of the 1992 "Loop flood" that saw downtown buildings flooded, is on the block and may be purchased by a California firm. December 19, 2012. read more

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Chicago Contractor T.J. Lambrecht Liquidating Equipment

Construction Equipment

Chicago-based T.J. December 4, 2012. Lambrecht Construction is closing its doors and using Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers to liquidate equipment at several upcoming unreserved public auctions. read more

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Welcome to the great City of Chicago

Contractor Magazine

Will this year’s AHR Expo in Chicago be the biggest ever? The last AHR Expo in Chicago in 2012 had set the all-time attendance record up to that time, with more than 58,000 total registered attendees, including 39,000 visitors. BY ROBERT P. Will the 2015 AHR Expo set an attendance record? read more.

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Commercial Construction Predictions and Trends for 2013

HardHatChat

Michigan Avenue in Chicago is seeing a mix of high-end retailers and value retailers, a trend that will continue in 2013 in markets across the country. To do this, let’s focus on the famed Magnificent Mile in Chicago. This year, I wanted to use a micro example to highlight macro retail and restaurant construction trends.

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Assisted Living Concepts Moving Headquarters To Chicago, IL

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Pat Quinn and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel have announced that (ALC), a provider of assisted living with more than 200 residences across the United States, will move its corporate headquarters from Menomonee Falls, WI, to Chicago, IL by the end of the year. Chicago also has the second highest employment of any metro area in the U.S.

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Chicago Celebrates Technology Startup Hub Expansion, 700 New Tech Jobs

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More than 700 new jobs have been created by 16 tech companies in Chicago recently, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced as he helped open the newly-completed expansion space at 1871 , the city’s first-of-its-kind digital startup hub. According to Built In Chicago, 143 companies raised more than $1.7 Source: 1871).

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