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What Wal-Mart in Pullman Means for Chicago Retail and Restaurant Construction … and My Heart

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The recent Chicago City Council approval of a second Wal-Mart in the city limits is excellent news for Chicago’s commercial construction industry. History shows commercial developers do well opening new big box retail stores like Bed Bath and Beyond, Home Depot or Best Buy near Wal-Marts. in Pullman, circa 1950s.

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Commercial Construction Highs and Lows of 2011

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As 2011 comes to a close, it’s time for us to look back on the commercial construction building trends , news and projects of this past year and share our thoughts on the highs and lows in the industry. HIGH – Everyone was submitting drawings in 2011. Developers and retailers that would normally go 2 deep in bidding went 4 deep.

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Five Predictions for Commercial Construction Trends in 2011

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By Thanksgiving of 2009, there was a trickle of new drawings coming in, which increased to a steady flow throughout 2010. There are some great opportunities, especially in retail construction , as highly motivated landlords are offering prime locations with attractive rents. Apple Magic. International Invasion. Fast-Casual.

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Understanding Today’s Separation of Landlord and Commercial Tenant Construction

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While I think everyone in the retail industry likes to hear news that 2011 retail sales are up – as it usually means new retail construction projects are in the pipeline – it’s still tough for shopping center landlords to make deals work with retail tenants. Turnkey from spec.

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How to Choose the Best General Contractor to Partner with for your “First” Commercial Construction Project

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It’s a pretty cool ground-up commercial construction project for us because not only is it the first time we’ve worked with this national retail brand, but it’s also the very first Farm & Fleet store in the Chicago area.

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Commercial Construction Checklist for Retrofitting a Shopping Center in Today’s Climate

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It’s a mixed bag of commercial construction news for shopping center developement. On one hand, retail sales continue to show improvement from last year, yet the suburban shopping mall – or at least the traditional enclosed shopping mall – seems to be on the way out. Most retailers today want less space. Qualify your team.

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Six Ways to Control Rising Commercial Construction Costs

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Englewood recently began work on Season’s 52 in Chicago. Also, a lot retail construction projects are initiated in the summer to have everything complete by November 1, just in time for the holiday shopping season. The summer construction season often brings rising costs. Don’t skimp on architects. www.EnglewoodConstruction.com.