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Phases of Commercial Real Estate Development

Construction Marketing

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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Perforated metal canopies ensure new city hall has it made in the shade

BD+C

So, getting a building permit could mean a trip to the Planning and Zoning office, followed by a drive across town to pay permit fees at the Finance Department. A new $7 million city hall has placed all departments together under one roof, with an architectural design inspired by the local history and environment.

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Questions Commercial Buyers Should Ask When Shopping for a New Building

Wolgast Corporation

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? Does the current zoning of the space/building permit your intended business use? Is it residential when you need commercial or manufacturing designation?

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

Pro Builder

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. Read More.

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The impact of office-to-residential conversion on downtown areas

BD+C

Duanne Render MFPRO+ Blog High-rise Construction Mixed-Use Apartments Office Buildings Designers Architects Reconstruction & Renovation Urban Planning “The pandemic is behind us.” Further financial assistance may be available through Tax Increment Finance for projects that meet specific criteria such as a minimum of 30% affordable housing.

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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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Dennis Calvert, the right architect for Design-Build

The Korte Company

Design-Build was not always accepted in the industry. So when he encountered Ralph Korte’s vision of Design-Build in action, he saw the industry’s future. . He did return every summer to work on a permit as a union carpenter with his father. There Dennis learned about “on-site design” from Jack Goldman.

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