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Phases of Commercial Real Estate Development

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Commercial real estate development involves the process of acquiring, designing, constructing, and leasing or selling commercial properties such as office buildings, retail centers, and industrial parks. You must secure financing for the project. Read more on the proper steps to ensure your commercial investment runs smoothly.

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Could Every U.S. Home Be Retrofitted to Zero-Energy?

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To make the shift possible, the government needs to enable cheap financing, since the upfront cost of buying an electric car or putting solar panels on the roof is still often out of reach. But because the systems are cheaper to run over time, if consumers get low-cost financing, they will save money. Green Design.

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Questions Commercial Buyers Should Ask When Shopping for a New Building

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When it comes to a property search, it’s obvious that you would get your realtor involved, but have you considered having your Design/Build contractor with you? It tells about the building’s systems and how they are connected (electrical, mechanical, plumbing), and materials used for matching when necessary.

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Verizon Opens New Finance Center Building In Lake Mary, FL

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Verizon officially put down concrete and steel roots in Lake Mary as the company’s new Finance Center building, announced in 2013, formally opened its doors to employees and state and local dignitaries at a ribbon-cutting ceremony. .’s new Center of Excellence building in Lake Mary. Photo: Anjali Fluker.).

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Common Types of Construction Contracts And Their Use

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The different types of construction projects include: Lump Sum Construction Management (Cost Plus / Guaranteed Maximum Price) Design Build Design Build Finance Maintain. I would recommend a lump sum contract type if you’re looking to get moving quickly on a project and have a complete design.

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Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion

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Edwin Dean, Joe Gulden, and Doug Sweeney MFPRO+ Blog High-rise Construction Apartments Office Buildings Engineers Codes Regulations Adaptive Reuse Reconstruction & Renovation Seismic Design Office-to-residential conversion seems like a simple solution to a problem. faces a housing deficit of 3.8 million units. has adopted SFBC 503.11.1,

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Developer’s Guide To Energy Efficient Properties

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Designing an energy efficient home can help cut on expenses and you can visit Utility Bidder for resources on how to incorporate these guidelines. Solar panels can also assist in saving electricity usage for lighting and heating purposes.