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Commercial Construction Real Estate Trends from ICSC 2014

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If you are a player in the retail world, odds are you spent a few days in Las Vegas last month at ICSC’s “ Global Retail Real Estate Convention ” (RECON). It’s always an exciting event for the retail real estate industry. Here are my three takeaways for retail construction trends from RECON 2014: Money is out there.

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Best and Worst of Commercial Construction Practices in 2009

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Low – Chicago losing the 2016 Olympic bid. When Chicago lost the 2016 Olympic bid this fall, it was a devastating blow to the city’s restaurant and retail construction industry. High – Niche or value-driven retail construction. Retail construction projects in niche or value-driven markets. 3 Dollar General.

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The Construction Software Toolbox Part 2: More Reasons Why It Pays To Work With A Tech-Savvy Commercial Contractor

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Mason workers close openings at a Countryside Bank in Chicago. When clients like retail and restaurant managers enter our Facilities Management portal, it’s a one-touch step to put in a service request, whether it’s for emergency, scheduled or preventative construction maintenance.

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How to Stop Further Deterioration of Distressed Commercial Assets

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Whether you’re a bank with distressed commercial real estate assets on your balance sheet, or you’re a real estate investor/developer who purchased a foreclosed commercial property, creating a viable workout plan can be an uphill battle. I’m not going to sugar coat it.

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Successful Commercial Construction Strategies and Operations: Tip #2

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Secure their most recent financial statement and key bank information, such as their line of credit, how long they’ve been a customer and their relationship with their bank. Watch this commercial construction video , or read below to learn three important steps you need to take to confirm the financial stability of your contractor.

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Iowa: Moving To The Top Of The Class

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In fact, a 2017 joint report from the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) and the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI), found Iowa to be the easiest state for companies to directly purchase renewable energy. Louis, Kansas City, Des Moines, Indianapolis and Omaha.

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John Young to Head Nuclear Lobby Group | ENR: Engineering.

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Banking & Credit Crisis. --> Companies. EFH owns Texas power generator Luminant Energy, retailer TXU Energy and 80% of transmission and distribution utility Oncor Electric Delivery. ESD), a Chicago consulting engineer specializing in high- performance building systems. Gulf Oil Spill. -->. Building Types. Construction Methods.