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4 Commercial Construction Industry Trends and Predictions for 2019

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I recently attended a senior housing conference in Chicago where a panelist discussed the challenge senior housing operators face in hiring and retaining caregivers and other staff given the high hourly wages offered by employers like Amazon. There are a ton of ideas out there and it’s exciting to be part of the process.

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Commercial Construction Highs and Lows of 2011

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We saw drawings for new Chicago restaurant projects, retail construction work, office renovations, school construction and learning center additions – you name it, we saw it. If you don’t know who specializes in your line of business then start your search online with a query like “Chicago retail construction experts”.

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Commercial Construction Delivery Methods: 3 Times To Go With A Negotiated Bid

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Whether it’s a completely refreshed design for an existing restaurant brand or an entirely new business model, such as a unique idea for a family entertainment venue, we love working with clients to figure out how to make their design intent become a reality as efficiently as possible. Project Plans Are Not Fully Finalized.

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Fall Conference Circuit: 12 Top Takeaways

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As outlined in a session on sustainable and healthy workspaces , employers want lower costs, shorter lease terms, fewer commitments, a shift from fixed to variable costs, talent attraction and retention, and increased flexibility. Ideas, resources, and inspiration await in our monthly newsletter. 9: Rebuilding with intangibles.

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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

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State Focus: Arkansas – Easy To Reach, Easy To Grow

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Major market centers in the region include: Memphis, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Kansas City, Oklahoma City, New Orleans and St. Louis and Chicago to the north and New Orleans to the south, while Interstate 30 connects Arkansas with markets to the southwest, including Texas and Mexico. population.

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FEATURE STORY: The Story Of Storage

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Consolidation is the word of the year, as data centers grow smaller and more powerful and energy management turns from a good idea to an integral discipline for data center operation.” Meanwhile, it is leasing large quantities of data center space in California’s Silicon Valley. and Europe over the past 5 years.