HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

By Thanksgiving of 2009, there was a trickle of new drawings coming in, which increased to a steady flow throughout 2010. There are some great opportunities, especially in retail construction , as highly motivated landlords are offering prime locations with attractive rents. Apple Magic. International Invasion. Fast-Casual.

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HardHatChat

MAY 18, 2011

While I think everyone in the retail industry likes to hear news that 2011 retail sales are up – as it usually means new retail construction projects are in the pipeline – it’s still tough for shopping center landlords to make deals work with retail tenants. This is most popular with big retail leases in 2011.

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HardHatChat

JULY 19, 2011

On one hand, retail sales continue to show improvement from last year, yet the suburban shopping mall – or at least the traditional enclosed shopping mall – seems to be on the way out. Most retailers today want less space. It’s a mixed bag of commercial construction news for shopping center developement. Qualify your team.

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HardHatChat

MARCH 4, 2019

It’s much better to catch something like this while the project is still ‘at the drawing board,’ rather than discover the issue in real time on the job site, and have construction halted while a work-around is found. Best case scenario, we get fully detailed drawings with separate overlays for each mechanical system and trade.

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BD+C

MAY 22, 2014

Global retail giant IKEA has announced that it will transform its original store, in Älmhult, Sweden, into a museum celebrating the history of the company and its hugely popular products. Given its cult following, especially in Europe, the retailer expects the IKEA Museum to draw some 200,000 visitors to the rural town in southern Sweden.

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BD+C

JANUARY 28, 2014

Architects Concrete Technology Fenestration and Glazing New Project Portfolios Building Owner Glass Cladding On the Drawing Board Contractors Glass Technology Designers Engineers Building Enclosure Systems Facility Managers Government Buildings Hotel Facilities Building Technology Multifamily Housing Construction Office Building Retail Centers Shopping (..)

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BD+C

JULY 3, 2013

The development is part of a plan to draw millions of additional visitors each year, with 300 new retailers, hotels, more events space, and entertainment destinations like the water park, according to a read more.

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HardHatChat

JULY 25, 2016

It’s a pretty cool ground-up commercial construction project for us because not only is it the first time we’ve worked with this national retail brand, but it’s also the very first Farm & Fleet store in the Chicago area.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

The Exhibition Hall , a retail concept planned in the 360° Mall in Kuwait City, will meld cultural and commerce spaces in a series of galleries reminiscent of the long passages of the souq—traditional, open-air marketplaces found in Arab cities. Image Gallery: read more.

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HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

We were pulling a feeder cable through a Chicago retail construction project when we heard the explosion. In a restaurant or retail retrofit job, you really are going in blind to the property, which is why you need to enlist a commercial general contractor early on. Then, the transformer blew out. What the heck happened? See below).

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HardHatChat

DECEMBER 15, 2009

As this year draws to a close, let’s look back on some of the highs and lows of what was a challenging year. When Chicago lost the 2016 Olympic bid this fall, it was a devastating blow to the city’s restaurant and retail construction industry. High – Niche or value-driven retail construction. High – Green building.

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HardHatChat

JANUARY 12, 2010

As a national retail construction contractor, Englewood Construction has completed a number of retail construction projects in that mall. If the drawings call for blocking, then install the blocking. When the news broke before the holidays about a fire at The Shops at North Bridge on Michigan Ave., I had to hold my breath.

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HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

For example, in Englewood’s home market of Chicago, the Commission on Chicago Landmarks must do a comprehensive review of drawings to make sure they meet its qualifications, rules and regulations, before the project goes before the Chicago Department of Buildings for permitting.

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HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

This could be because the client is a national retail or restaurant chain with an in-house architect or designated design partner. In the case of one grocery retailer, we were brought in to do site visits and evaluations and give very topline construction pricing models based on their general requirements.

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HardHatChat

JANUARY 18, 2011

I’m sure the retailer was also surprised. If the client needed a hospital or condo building on top of the retail it would make sense, but 500 sq. Bottom line, use a commercial general contractor who specializes in what you need, whether its retail construction , restaurant construction, etc. Bring your GC in early.

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HardHatChat

AUGUST 21, 2012

So many local subs are tied up on oil jobs that any other commercial project needs to draw subs from outside the area. Retail, restaurant and hotel construction projects usually make the most sense for national general contractors as these are disciplines where a brand standard needs to be recreated in multiple locations.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Marc Asnis, AICP MFPRO+ Blog University Buildings Healthcare Facilities Mixed-Use Apartments Retail Centers Shopping Centers Designers Architects Adaptive Reuse Exterior Restoration Interior Architecture Sustainability Sustainable Development The death of the 20th century shopping mall is evident all across the country.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 11, 2015

While Maryland offers non-monetary incentives such as priority parking and high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane access regardless of the number of occupants (when displaying an HOV permit on the vehicle), it is the dollar cost and source of funds for that public policy that is now drawing attention.

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HardHatChat

JULY 11, 2013

Also, a lot retail construction projects are initiated in the summer to have everything complete by November 1, just in time for the holiday shopping season. If there is one aspect of a commercial construction job worth extra investment, it is the planning and drawing stage. Don’t skimp on architects.

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HardHatChat

OCTOBER 19, 2009

For a number of reasons – usually cost, location or a lease agreement – commercial real estate owners are opting to refresh or remodel their retail stores , restaurants and hotels instead of building new commercial construction projects.

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Construction Marketing

JULY 7, 2022

Be sure to draw inspiration for suitable siding material and color to install to transform your exterior from your property’s architecture and style. If your roofing system has a neutral color scheme, you have unlimited color options to choose from for your residential property’s siding. .

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BD+C

JULY 11, 2023

contagion from abandoned office buildings will spread to retail (no daytime shoppers), restaurants (no daytime diners), and street life (no happy hour!), Lyon currently represents the firm in the retail market sector, strategically driving business growth, as well as creating a strong market presence and brand equity for Nadel.

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HardHatChat

JANUARY 19, 2010

Don’t be the company that doesn’t pass along a revised set of drawings to subs after the initial contract so they’re stuck doing more work for less pay. However, billing requirements and title trusts may differ from one retail construction project to the next, so educate your subs on filling out reports and billing.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

By providing public spaces, incorporating local art and artists, and a retail program to draw in the community, these projects can create an ecosystem in which all needs are within the grasp of its residents. A walkable community less reliant on cars makes a healthy, enjoyable neighborhood with the community as the highest priority.

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Pro Builder

JULY 28, 2021

Specifically, today’s consumers want the same on-demand, omni-channel, interactive, customer-focused purchasing experience they've been getting from other retailers for years. Home Builders' Design Studios Go for a Retail Spin. Most retailers would be out of business if their online product catalogs followed that model.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 13, 2016

Retail: Shopping for New Jobs | The retail industry has an impact on more than just the clothes in our closets and our daily coffee fix. The World Comes to New Mexico | New Mexico is growing as a leading center of commerce, drawing in manufacturers to produce their goods with access to more markets around the country and the world.

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HardHatChat

JANUARY 25, 2012

Most of these REO commercial properties fall under the multi-family construction sector, but there are also abandoned retail and restaurant spaces, not to mention hotel construction projects that have stalled and are now ripe for the picking. There might also be the chance you need to settle with the architect.

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Stok

OCTOBER 27, 2021

“This handbook draws on insights from industry leaders and distills the major factors and action steps companies should consider to achieve greater environmental, social, and financial benefits through their real estate.”

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Pro Builder

MARCH 6, 2023

Gently uneven surfaces draw the eye and create the sense that each tile was intentionally crafted by a skilled artisan. There is a trending desire for goods made for a human, by a human; and, this holds true for ceramic tile. Subtle undulations in the surface emulate manually applied thick glazes.

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

As I started thinking about the broader implications of the Solyndra collapse, I could not help but draw parallels to a similar federally-funded green project that has not panned out as expected: Destiny USA. The result: two weeks ago, Solyndra announced bankruptcy. And taxpayers are now responsible for repaying a half billion dollars.

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HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

We would send those drawings to a printer to copy enough sets to distribute to all the trade partners we were asking to bid the project – often 50 or 60 copies. This time and expense added up to a pretty significant investment.

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DebunkTheBIM

AUGUST 4, 2011

The retail industry had worked it out a long time ago: A piece of clothing looks better displayed in 3D (on a mannequin or a clothes hanger) then lying flat. Numerous reasons for it, files arriving in PDF formats (only), not accurate and disproportionate drawings, files overburdened by 2D stuff become slow and sluggish etc etc.

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HardHatChat

MARCH 17, 2015

An architect may dream up an architecturally significant commercial construction project, but once a commercial general contractor takes a look at the drawings and the proposed site, a different reality may have to be addressed. It’s not really a secret, but architects, engineers and commercial general contractors don’t always see eye to eye.

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DebunkTheBIM

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

A resident architect familiar with the codes adopted them to the branches’ spatial requirements, we drew up the drawings (Flatcad) and all went (mostly) well. A decade later, my company documented a series of outlets for a retail chain providing (mid-range) clothing for children. Designed in NZ).

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Contractor Magazine

JULY 23, 2012

This website is a fire protection information hub for the storage occupancy, residential, commercial, retail, industrial, healthcare, and education markets. In addition to industry resources, clients have private access to customized portals that securely hold drawings and inspection reports available 24 hours a day.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Every building is unique, and older buildings may not have original structural drawings available or may have had substantial alterations. A ground floor restaurant or retail space can further complicate a conversion, as new shafts and penetrations will need to be run through the building.

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Stok

APRIL 5, 2021

This team focuses on servicing global corporate and retail accounts, as well as on expanding offerings across the residential, life science, healthcare, mission critical, government, and education sectors, to provide strategically tailored solutions for clients’ unique needs.

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