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What a Chicago 2016 Summer Olympics Means for Chicago’s Retail and Restaurant Construction Industry

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There’s no doubt that local businesses will have much to celebrate if on October 2, 2009, Chicago wins the 2016 Summer Olympics bid. But just how would Chicago hosting the Olympics affect the city’s restaurant and retail construction activity ? I do not anticipate new restaurateurs signing long-term leases for a two-week event.

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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. Subcontractors Say No Thanks to Off Hours.

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Retail Construction Trends: Shopping Center Construction Enters Renaissance with Renovation Work

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In the Chicago area alone, there are probably close to a dozen local and regional shopping malls in the middle of a shopping center renovation project, or, slated to begin one in the very near future. However, this is not just a Chicago trend. You can reach me at bill.disanto@englewoodconstruction.com. www.englewoodconstruction.com.

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Women in Construction: Stephanie Kretchmar Turns Glitter into Gold

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I’m based in Chicago where I work for Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, a national full-service real estate firm, as a project manager in the construction and maintenance department for the multifamily properties we own and manage. Our portfolio spans 6,000 market-rate rental units across 20 properties in Chicago, St.

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What are Today's Best New Retail Developments? | Hard Hat Chat

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At Englewood, we have data points that go back for decades on commercial construction costs and leasing rates for areas across the country. Each municipality brings its own costs, and different market cycles bring different lease rates. Keyword Cloud Best Chicago Contractor. Chicago Construction News. Best Practices.

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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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5 Signs Your Shopping Center Construction Contractor is Costing You Business

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Instead, landlords are focused on renovating shopping malls and remodeling office buildings to attract new tenants and entice existing tenants to renew their lease. Nothing scares customers away faster than the thought of potential injury. Q uiet over there!