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RSMeans cost comparisons: jails, courthouses, police stations, and post offices

BD+C

saw the largest year-over-year increase in construction costs for judicial facilities and post offices, according to the latest RSMeans cost comparisons report. Boston, Chicago, and Cleveland also saw significant increases, while costs in Phoenix remained relatively steady. Winston-Salem, N.C., read more.

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Increases in Apartment Occupancy Hits 10-Year High

Pro Builder

For comparison, the change in the number of occupied units in 2019’s second quarter was 116,526—almost half the current pace. A recent National Association of Realtors (NAR) analysis reveals a booming apartment market as occupied units increased by 207,035 from quarter one to quarter two of 2021.

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ISH shows a more connected future

Contractor Magazine

The AHR Expo this year in Chicago was a large and successful show with 61,000 attendees and 480,000-sq.ft. By comparison, ISH drew 198,000 attendees to see exhibits spread out over nine buildings and 2.8 of exhibit space. million square feet. read more.

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Why Giving Back to Clients Makes ‘Fore’ Good Business

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a Chicago suburb. A fair comparison would be the World Cup in soccer. The competition has never been in the Chicago area and it hasn’t been in the central time zone since 1971. If you don’t know, Englewood Construction’s headquarters is in Lemont, Ill., to stage its 2012 international golf competition.

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Retail Construction: 3 Construction Cost-Savings Tips for De-malling a Shopping Mall

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For those familiar with Chicago retail construction , think back a couple of years to when the dated Orland Park Place interior mall underwent construction and turned itself inside out to became one of the area’s most successful outdoor shopping centers. Hire a design-build general contractor.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Biotech, A Recession-Proof Growth Sector

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

By comparison, total employment for all private sector industries in the U.S. The Illinois Medical District (IMD) is a special-use zoning district located just west of the Chicago central business district. percent, adding more than 96,000 jobs. percent, losing more than 3 million jobs. percent to the workforce or 87,000 jobs.

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9 Best Safety Composite Toe Women’s Work Boots

Work Gearz

Comparison Table of Women’s Composite Toe Boots. Keen Utility Women’s Chicago. Keen Utility Women’s Chicago 6” Composite Toe Waterproof Work Boot . Keen Utility Women’s Chicago 6” Composite Toe Waterproof. Your work boots should also be able to protect you from slips and falls, plus punctures.

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