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Miami accepts more modest plan to renovate its convention center

BD+C

The city of Miami has awarded an $11 million contract for its on-again, off-again convention center renovation to Denver-based Fentress Architects, which will serve as the design criteria professional on this project. Body Image: read more.

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How to Choose the Best General Contractor to Partner with for your “First” Commercial Construction Project

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When they ask us what a retail project is going to cost in Chicago, Miami or any other market, we can give them a solid estimate of cost per square foot based on hard data from similar projects in similar locations. Navigating the ins and outs of a new market: If you take a set of plans and build the exact same project in both St.

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Is a National General Contractor or Local Commercial Construction Firm Better For Your Project?

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So many local subs are tied up on oil jobs that any other commercial project needs to draw subs from outside the area. If you plan to stay local or only want to open one location, then a local construction firm will save you money in terms of travel expenses. Do they have access to the best qualified subcontractors?

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Mindy Keiser always knows where to look

The Korte Company

In addition to covering the administrative assistant’s lunch hour, she was also responsible for making copies, distributing mail and safety materials, and even rolling drawings. It gave me a leg up on knowing spec sections and being able to look at plans and get information.” But life had other plans. “I Simple as that.

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Florida: A Warm Climate For Business Growth

Business Facilities

The state’s favorable business tax structure, government policies and competitive costs make planning for future growth easy. Naturally, salary remains the top draw for tech workers, but they are increasingly focusing on other factors when deciding whether to take a new job or keep the one they have. From the July/August 2017 Issue .

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Location Focus: Florida – Rebounded And Ready

Business Facilities

Florida’s rebound from the recession has created an economic environment that has been drawing even more businesses to the state. Located on the Gulf of Mexico in Southwest Florida, Cape Coral is the largest city between Tampa and Miami. New conceptual plans offer two options: as a new Retail District or an Office Park.

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What Is Vaulted Ceiling | 11 Different Types of Vaulted Ceiling | Advantages and Disadvantages Vaulted Ceilings | Vaulted Ceiling Cost

CivilJungle

The picture draws below the oval dome vaulted ceiling in the room, for it makes the room seem bigger. To create a sophisticated design and modern look of your room space, it draws the eye upward. For smaller floor plans, this visual space is beneficial because, in a large room, the vaulted ceiling can create an illusion.