HardHatChat

JANUARY 30, 2019

After nearly 10 years of publishing Hard Hat Chat (more to come on our blog’s 10 th anniversary later this year), we know there’s never a shortage of fresh topics and trends to discuss in the commercial construction industry. Reshaping the Retail Landscape.

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Construction Marketing

JULY 26, 2011

A webcast on retail home center marketing and merchandising best practices for construction products is now open for registration on the Construction Marketing Association (CMA) website. The Retail Marketing Survey is available at: [link]. For many building products, construction tools and supplies, retail is a major channel.

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HardHatChat

JUNE 21, 2012

What are Today’s Best New Retail Developments? With the way the commercial real estate market has been the last several years, people are looking to commercial construction experts for the best construction tips on how to proceed with a successful new retail development. Restaurant. Shopping Center. Hospitality. Office/Industrial.

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HardHatChat

OCTOBER 21, 2011

Most of the commercial construction news we discuss in this blog involves new Chicago retail and restaurant construction projects or analyzing commercial construction trends. We weren’t sure how many of you would find Hard Hat Chat, or keep reading after our first blog post, Retail Development and Construction: Getting Started.

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HardHatChat

AUGUST 11, 2010

It’s time to revisit another prediction I made last year in my blog post Commercial Constructions Trends to Watch in 2010 — Outside the Big Box. On the home front, our client New Zealand jewelry retailer Michael Hill is giving shopping center construction a shot in the arm by acquiring a handful of shuttered Whitehall Jewelers.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 11, 2018

Choosing Flooring for Retail Environments. In today’s retail environments, floors aren’t just a surface to walk on…they play a key role in helping create a positive customer experience. Here are some best practices to keep in mind when selecting flooring for retail establishments. SP0035 Kovara Blog #16. Retail buildings.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 11, 2018

Choosing Flooring for Retail Environments. In today’s retail environments, floors aren’t just a surface to walk on…they play a key role in helping create a positive customer experience. Here are some best practices to keep in mind when selecting flooring for retail establishments. SP0035 Kovara Blog #16. Retail buildings.

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HardHatChat

MAY 4, 2010

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.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 31, 2013

BD+C editors and our contributors posted hundreds of blogs in 2013. Here''s a recap of the most popular topics. They include valuable lessons from one of the first BIM-related lawsuits and sage advice from AEC legend Arthur Gensler. Body Image: read more.

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HardHatChat

OCTOBER 21, 2010

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. As usual, my team was right.

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HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

What Every Developer Should Ask General Contractors During the Retail Construction Bid Process. For my first blog post, a lot of people at Englewood Construction suggested I write about how to choose a retail construction company. In my experience, the most successful retailers choose these qualities over a low bid every time.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

MARCH 8, 2019

Englewood Construction‘s Hard Hat Chat blog has been going strong for 10 years — and rightfully so. The post The Hard Hat Chat blog: 10 years of content focusing on commercial and industrial projects appeared first on Construction Marketing Ideas. Consider this recent post: Commercial […].

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HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 23, 2010

The same can be said for all those savvy national retailers who are currently taking advantage of the availability of prime space at regional shopping centers and decreased construction costs in order to enter high-profile markets. Retail Power Center. will say those retailers and shopping center developers are crazy like a fox.

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BD+C

JULY 10, 2017

In the first post of our Retail Renaissance blog series , my colleague Vanessa Newton provided an architectural perspective on several common trends in the retail world: a decrease in brick-and-mortar stores and a big jump in online sales, the growth of mixed-use developments, and most importantly, a focus on customer experience.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 1, 2011

Home » Blogs. This week I’m pleased to turn over the blog microphone to my friend and colleague Curt Westberg. If you’re a project or construction manager reading this blog, this information may not pertain directly to you, but the information is still good to know. Purchase from bulk sites or retail locations.

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HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

The increased commercial construction activity paved the way for some large new retail construction projects and restaurant construction, as national retailers and restaurant owners became more confident in the improving economy. When more retailers are packed together, some can get lost in the shuffle.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2012

Home » Blogs. And they have no problem providing the online retailer with their personal credit information to complete the transaction. This entry was posted on Thursday, March 1st, 2012 at 4:44 pm and is filed under Mark Reich Blog. David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog. Jaron Stone Blog. John Chaney Blog.

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HardHatChat

JUNE 12, 2014

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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Construction Marketing Ideas

MARCH 4, 2016

Yes, there is no doubt that the blog serves to promote this successful general contractor’s image and reputation, and attract and develop new business. I also like Englewood’s choice of URL for this blog — commercialconstructionblog.com really distinguishes its objective, without being overtly self-promotional.).

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Construction Marketing Ideas

MARCH 5, 2016

An example of one of the postings in the Liveinliberty.com blog. Most entries in the Best Construction Blog competition are from contractors or service providers for the architectural, engineering and construction community.

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HardHatChat

JUNE 11, 2013

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. Value is a hot topic.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 31, 1969

Our informative blogs about all kinds of issues in the construction industry and relevant marketing advice are all free, but there are some important resources you can’t unlock unless you’re a member. Be a feature member on the CMA homepage or blog. Our specialization in marketing for the A/E/C industry is seldom found elsewhere.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 9, 2019

On the retail-side, expertise in merchandising and packaging take prominence. No question, specialists can be hired to manage certain aspects of new marketing: Website design Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Social Media Email marketing Content and blogging Marketing Automation or CRM software Events including webcasts and trade shows.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Clients include restaurants, coffee shops, movie theaters, retailers, fleet operators, hotels, and local, state, and regional governments. Kimley-Horn’s TREDLite EV online tool helps retailers, restaurants, hotels, and governments pinpoint new charger locations.

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HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

There are some great opportunities, especially in retail construction , as highly motivated landlords are offering prime locations with attractive rents. You can bet smart retailers will continue to mimic the magic shopping experience Apple has created with their retail stores. Apple Magic. International Invasion. Fast-Casual.

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HardHatChat

JANUARY 6, 2020

Englewood’s business development team attended ICSC’s CenterBuild conference in December, where conversations revolved around retail activity and opportunities in 2020. As we’ve discussed previously on this blog, there are unique challenges and opportunities associated with work in this arena. Retail Developers Will Play All Sides: .

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Construction Marketing Ideas

FEBRUARY 7, 2015

The Construction Data Building Blocks Blog. Leads service Construction Data Company publishes the Building Blocks Blog that has been a contender as a finalist in last year’s Best Construction Blog competition, and will likely become one as well in 2015, for good reason. Blogs leads and business development'

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HardHatChat

JANUARY 15, 2018

As traditional retailers continue to be impacted by e-commerce, there is an ongoing discussion about how physical stores and shopping centers can compete within the new dynamics of the market. 2: Remixing the Mall. But today, these businesses, as well as sports and recreations concepts, are viable options for filling mall space.

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HardHatChat

JANUARY 19, 2015

Retailer reinvention is good for commercial general contractors. Consumers came back to the market in 2014 and retailers and restaurateurs felt the benefits. Retailers were not content to simply put up new locations with old blueprints and designs. It’s why we started this informative, award-winning blog a few years ago.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

I blogged some months ago, PFAS in a Phase l Environmental Site Assessment , and concluded, as does this new Standard, that because PFAS is not a CERCLA nor a RCRA listed hazardous substance, it should not be identified in a Phase l report. Nancy Hudes and I are now publishing a new blog at www.ESGLegalSolutions.com (.

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HardHatChat

DECEMBER 22, 2015

Writing our annual “Highs and Lows” commercial construction blog post was a bit more difficult this year because, on the whole, 2015 was pretty great for Englewood Construction and many others in the construction industry. Low – Retail’s Continued Slump. Low – Subcontractor Pricing Returns to Pre-Recession Levels.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 27, 2022

They’re advantageous for industrial, commercial, and retail uses too. Fabric buildings are beneficial for a number of purposes, such as agriculture and retail. The post 11 Advantages Of Fabric Buildings appeared first on Construction Marketing Association Blog. They’re Simple To Reconstruct.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 30, 2023

Online businesses now have better opportunities thanks to the change to online retailing, consumer confidence, and savings. The post Supply Chain Challenges in 2023 & How to Overcome Them appeared first on Construction Marketing Association Blog.

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 21, 2013

Do you employ blogging? Read our blog on Houzz here. of those in the construction industry do not employ blogging in their social media marketing program, while 47.4% Blogging has increased since 2012, where only 39% of respondents indicated that they blog. Do you employ social media in your marketing program?

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Construction Marketing Ideas

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

Mark Mitchell’s Blog for Building Materials Manufacturers provides actionable advice. It certainly can be a challenge to define the best strategy to find and serve clients — and you can see these challenges in his book and blog postings, where sometimes he publishes flow chart graphs detailing the alternative routes to market.).

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HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

In 2009, amid the business challenges of the Great Recession, our company made the decision to start a blog as an outlet to share commercial construction trends, insights, news, and observations on a variety of topics. But here we are, with 147 blog posts under our belt, celebrating Hard Hat Chat’s 10th anniversary.

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HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

The activity level that we saw in the fourth quarter of 2012 in new retail, restaurant and hospitality construction projects is double what we saw a year earlier. Mike is a retail and restaurant construction expert with more than 30 years of experience. And his luxury hotel construction is some of the best in the business.

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