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Legalized Marijuana: Opportunities and Impact for Commercial Real Estate and Construction

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A version of this post was published in Illinois Real Estate Journal as a byline article from Englewood Construction. to legalize the use of recreational marijuana. As more states adopt laws legalizing recreational weed, marijuana companies are looking to get licensing and mobilize in those states quickly.

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5 Safety Precautions For Multi-Level Construction Sites

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These challenges include using dangerous tools and poisonous chemicals and being around unsafe working environments. It also ensures you’re not spending money on hospital bills, treating injured workers, and legal liabilities. . Construction workers face various challenges in the course of their work.

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Improve Construction Productivity Via Relationship Management

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Consider total cost of the project/program, including change orders, potential for legal disputes, and especially prior performance on similar projects. Common Data Environment (CDE) – Use a unit price book that outlines and details ALL required construction tasks, inclusive of labor, material, and equipment information.

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Legal Fallout Spreads from Trainor Glass Default | ENR.

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Environment. Legal Fallout Spreads from Trainor Glass Default. Monthly Subscription (Automatic Renewal) : Access all articles published on ENR.com for only $9.95/Month. contact us. industry jobs. SUBSCRIBE TODAY. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure.

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LEAN Procurement via Collaborative Job Order Contracting

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Identifying and adhering to a common data environment including a locally researched, independent, and objective unit price book. Waste reduction – Shared information environment and defined LEAN construction processes mitigate miscommunication, change orders, and legal disputes. Projects timelines are shortened.

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Flagship Store Retail Construction: 3 Reasons Brands Still Build in a Flagship Location

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So when I came across an article recently asking if “ flagship stores are losing their shine ”, it gave me pause. Apple’s first flagship store was in Chicago on Michigan Avenue, where tourists and locals alike quickly became familiar with – and grew to love – the unique environment it offered to interact with the brand’s latest products.

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Construction Worker Suicide: A Fragile Balance

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Scroll down to read about the policies and actions being taken by builders and industry groups, and find out more about jobsite safety best practices in our article, Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being. Construction Industry Suicide Rate Higher Than Most. Jobsite Safety. Labor + Trade Relations.

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