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What a Chicago 2016 Summer Olympics Means for Chicago’s Retail and Restaurant Construction Industry

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There’s no doubt that local businesses will have much to celebrate if on October 2, 2009, Chicago wins the 2016 Summer Olympics bid. But just how would Chicago hosting the Olympics affect the city’s restaurant and retail construction activity ? I say back the bid! Here are a couple of my predictions…. Bill Di Santo.

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Commercial Construction Predictions and Trends for 2013

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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. You can reach me at bill.disanto@englewoodconstruction.com. Middle Market squeeze. Bill Di Santo.

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Commercial Construction Highs and Lows of 2011

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We saw drawings for new Chicago restaurant projects, retail construction work, office renovations, school construction and learning center additions – you name it, we saw it. LOW – Unfortunately, we weren’t the only ones receiving drawings to bid on new commercial construction projects. And some firms had 11 GCs bid on jobs.

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2010 Commercial Construction Trends Update: Work for Niche Retail Stores

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Just look at all the retail renovation projects underway – Disney is remodeling all of its stores, Target is introducing new retail store concepts that incorporate a larger grocery area, and. Phones are ringing, there are retail construction projects to bid on and commercial construction permits to pull. Talk about a smart move.

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Commercial Construction Trends and Predictions for 2016

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We’re already seeing a boom in senior housing construction as new communities pop up, particularly in suburban areas, but another avenue where we anticipate a high level of construction activity next year is existing communities that must refresh and remodel to stay competitive with new players. Bill Di Santo. Tel: 847-233-9200 x710.

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Best and Worst of 2010: Commercial Construction Trends

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And of course the industry did see some notable shopping center renovations in 2010, such as Randhurst Mall in Chicago and Hamilton Plaza Shopping Center in New Jersey. In turn, we saw a rise in bid activity. So it was refreshing to see 2010 bids awarded on merit, not price. Low – Green building. Low – Pop-up Shops.

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What are Today's Best New Retail Developments? | Hard Hat Chat

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Recently, we were performing a pre-construction analysis for a retail client on a Chicago-area property. You can reach me at bill.disanto@englewoodconstruction.com. Keyword Cloud Best Chicago Contractor. Chicago Construction News. Chicago restaurant construction. Commercial Remodeling. Bill Di Santo.

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