Remove bill.disanto@englewoodconstruction.com
article thumbnail

4 Commercial Construction Trends and Predictions for 2018

HardHatChat

As we flip the calendar over to 2018 this month, it’s a great time to share some of the commercial construction trends we predict will shape our work in the year ahead. #1: As the nature of shopping centers evolve, commercial construction firms will continue to be busy reworking existing mall retail space for new purposes. #3:

article thumbnail

Hard Hat Chat is Now an Award-Winning Commercial Construction Blog

HardHatChat

Most of the commercial construction news we discuss in this blog involves new Chicago retail and restaurant construction projects or analyzing commercial construction trends. But two years, 51 blog posts and more than 22,000 page views later, it seems we’re doing something right. Bill Di Santo.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Commercial Construction Real Estate Trends from ICSC 2014

HardHatChat

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.

ICSC 273
article thumbnail

ICSC (RECon) Executive Summary: Four Commercial Construction Trends

HardHatChat

The tone of the attendees at ICSC’s “Global Retail Real Estate Convention” (RECon) in Las Vegas last month was as positive and energizing as it was in the commercial construction boom years before 2008. Retailers are starting to feel more confident and expansions are on the horizon. Business is good. Overall, confidence is high.

ICSC 233
article thumbnail

2010 Commercial Construction Trends Update: Work for Niche Retail Stores

HardHatChat

At the end of 2009, I wrote a blog post called “Commercial Construction Trends to Watch in 2010.” With four months under our belt, I think the time is right to revisit one of the trends I mentioned called “Back on Track” and its relevance to the retail construction industry. Think I’ll give myself a “B” on that one.

Retail 159
article thumbnail

Commercial Construction Trends: Highs and Lows of 2017

HardHatChat

As we close in on the final days of 2017, it’s time once again for our annual commercial construction blog post reflecting back on the positives – and the negatives – that have impacted our business and the industry as a whole over the last 12 months. You can reach me at bill.disanto@englewoodconstruction.com.

article thumbnail

HardHatChat Commercial Construction Blog: Trends, Tips and Costs

HardHatChat

About a year ago, our team at Englewood Construction thought it would be a great idea to share our commercial construction news and experience through a blog. The editorial team behind commercial construction blog Hard Hat Chat -- Chuck Taylor, Kim Sawyer and Bill Di Santo. At first, I wasn’t sure. Green Building Council.