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Are Your Hotel General Contractors Checked In or Out?

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Englewood completed renovations to guests rooms and the main restaurant as well as created a fitness and wellness center above the main ball room of the famed Drake Hotel in Chicago. This number is expected to increase in 2013, sparking Chicago hotel construction. percent in 2013. Smith Travel Research reports that U.S.

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The programmatic evolution of the lobby

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Savvy property owners acknowledge the role a base building plays in attracting and maintaining occupancy, but the traditional playbook that counts on leveraging a lobby renovation, public area refresh, or amenity addition to lure workers back to the office is proving less and less relevant and effective. 200 West Madison Street, Chicago, Ill.

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Commercial Construction Trends and Predictions for 2016

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We predict 2016 will bring a steady pipeline of work in this sector as existing facilities, looking to emulate the features and amenities offered by brand new centers, enlist trusted commercial general contractors for everything from large-scale renovations to simple cosmetic updates. Locally Grown Restaurants Feed the Construction Pipeline.

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Five Predictions for Commercial Construction Trends in 2012

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It’s that time of year when our team predicts the 2012 commercial construction trends – from what’s on tap for Chicago retail construction to national restaurant construction and hospitality construction. Currently Savers has three Chicago-area locations, but we wouldn’t be surprised to see that number increase in 2012.

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Predictions and National Trends in Commercial Construction

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It’s that time of year when our team predicts the commercial construction trends for the upcoming year– from what’s on tap for Chicago retail construction to national restaurant construction and hospitality construction. Currently Savers has three Chicago-area locations, but we wouldn’t be surprised to see that number increase.

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Should You Hire A Commercial General Contractor Who Works For a Competing Brand?

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If you worked for Auto Zone, you couldn’t do auto store renovations for Advanced Auto. The best restaurant construction contractors will agree – if you can build multiple Noodles & Company on time and budget then you can also build a Gibson’s, Red Lobster or Girl & The Goat.

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Location Focus: Illinois – Trying to Make Headway in Every Way

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According to the Chicago Tribune , “The fund will award convertible notes initially ranging from $100,000 to $500,000 to early-stage Illinois-based companies working in renewable energy, energy efficiency, smart grid, next-generation transportation and water resource management. This venture capital fund allocated with $2.3