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Commercial Construction Strategies: Adaptive Reuse for Big Box Retail

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From a construction management point of view, a few major considerations need to be taken into account when repurposing large big box spaces: From electrical systems and switch gears to mechanical, HVAC, and storefront entrances, what existing infrastructure can be reused to reduce overall costs? And, of course, parking is abundant.

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Business Report: Illinois Leaders Form Non-Profit to Spur Job Creation

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Bruce Rauner recently announced that leaders at the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity and business stakeholders will collaborate in organizing a newly formed private, non-profit organization focusing exclusively on increasing Illinois’ competitiveness for job creation and investment.

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Almost Home Kids opens third residence in Illinois for children with health complexities

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Children with medically complex conditions represent an estimated three million children who account for 40% of Medicaid spending on children. Growing at 6% annually, they are among the most rapidly growing sectors of the pediatric population.

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Illinois Is Top State For LEED Green Building

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Illinois Is Top State For LEED Green Building originally appeared on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Illinois retained its top national position on USGBC ’s annual Top 10 States for LEED list for the third year in a row, with 161 LEED certifications representing 3.43 Illinois Is Top State For LEED Green Building. million U.S.

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Construction Accounting Software Rankings

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Construction Accounting Software Rankings Which accounting/ERP system is best for your needs? It ranks 14 construction accounting software products and highlights which systems excel in certain areas, allowing you to choose software based on your priorities. See overall rankings plus category leaders.

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New Illinois Law Affects Certain Settlements

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No doubt as a surprise to many Illinois defense attorneys, a new Illinois law that goes into effect on January 1, 2014, will affect the way settlements are handled. Many construction cases involve either personal injury or property damage claims. 2) Either: (i) a signed release of a healthcare provider lien; or. (ii)

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Single-Family Permits Post High Year-Over-Year Increase

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The 10 states issuing the highest number of single-family permits combined accounted for 62.8% New Mexico led the way with a sharp rise (1,267.7%) in multifamily permits from 62 to 848, while Illinois had the largest decline of 49.2% The 10 states issuing the highest number of multifamily permits combined accounted for 63.7%

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