article thumbnail

Commercial Construction Trends: Three Headlines That Won’t Die In 2019

HardHatChat

After nearly 10 years of publishing Hard Hat Chat (more to come on our blog’s 10 th anniversary later this year), we know there’s never a shortage of fresh topics and trends to discuss in the commercial construction industry. Here they are: the commercial construction headlines that just won’t die – and why: Labor Shortage Lingers On.

article thumbnail

Commercial Construction Strategies: Brand vs. Performance Specs

HardHatChat

It looks like there may be light at the end of the commercial construction tunnel. Driven by pent-up demand and the need to expand and grow, our national restaurant, service retail, and hospitality clients are building again to increase revenues. It is certainly well worth the discussion. Let’s talk.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

New Ideas for Old Shopping Malls: 3 Ways Retail Developers are Remixing the Shopping Center Experience

HardHatChat

Coming out of the International Council of Shopping Centers’ RECon convention in Las Vegas last month, there’s been a lot of conversation in the media around the future of retail development. 2) Vehicles to “Drive” Mall Traffic. 2) Vehicles to “Drive” Mall Traffic.

Retail 288
article thumbnail

Retail Construction: Successful Steps in Grocery Store Redevelopment

HardHatChat

In the depths of a historically cold Midwestern winter, one market has remained particularly hot for Chicago commercial general contractors—grocery store construction. Parking is important with almost any retail construction project, but with grocery, it is even more important. Parking is a premium. Shoppers, get your carts.

Retail 254
article thumbnail

Retail Construction Trends 2010 Update: Outside the Big Box

HardHatChat

It’s time to revisit another prediction I made last year in my blog post Commercial Constructions Trends to Watch in 2010 — Outside the Big Box. As for grading myself on that commercial construction trend, I would like to borrow a page from President Obama and say “incomplete.”. Chicago Place shopping mall retrofit. Michigan Ave.,

Retail 209
article thumbnail

Commercial Construction Labor Trends & Hiring Strategies: Why Young Hires are Good Business for General Contractors

HardHatChat

Hopefully, we’ll see some of those fresh young graduates heading toward a career in commercial construction. I’ll be watching to see how you find your path and leave your own mark on the commercial construction industry. Part of the reason I say this is the current hiring situation in the construction industry. Tel: 847-233-9200 x712.

article thumbnail

The Commercial Construction Checklist to Successful International Retail Projects. Bon Chance!

HardHatChat

Marcello’s Market and Deli from Canada is the latest international retailer to work with Englewood Construction. Lately, we seem to be working on more and more new retail construction projects from international retailers. And with each one, we’ve learned some valuable commercial construction tips. retailers want.

Retail 120