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Cannabis Retail Construction: How to Navigate the Green Rush

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Between 2018 and 2022, Englewood’s national construction work in the cannabis retail industry grew by 100% and we expect that trajectory to continue as more states legalize recreational marijuana use and cannabis firms expand into new markets. That said, state regulations do add some additional layers to the nuts and bolts of these projects.

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Legalized Marijuana: Opportunities and Impact for Commercial Real Estate and Construction

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Timing also comes into play because if a marijuana company does not complete its facility by its scheduled date, it stands to lose its state license – potentially an investment of several million dollars. Security features, for one, are a major difference between a dispensary and a ‘typical’ retail store.

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Commercial Construction 2023 Trends and Lessons Learned

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You succeed in a challenging environment by being adaptable to change, open-minded to new ideas, and focused on solutions. As we mentioned in previous posts, last year presented various challenges for the commercial construction industry. This can result in project delays and schedule and cost overruns if you don’t have a plan in place.

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Retail Development and Construction: Getting Started

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What Every Developer Should Ask General Contractors During the Retail Construction Bid Process. For my first blog post, a lot of people at Englewood Construction suggested I write about how to choose a retail construction company. In my experience, the most successful retailers choose these qualities over a low bid every time.

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Commercial Construction Industry Trends: The “Highs” and “Lows” that Shaped 2019

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We’ve also translated our experience in working with restaurant and retail brands on national rollouts to new partnerships with major cannabis players who are expanding in multiple markets simultaneously. . In the past, RECon was pretty much dominated by retail, with just a smattering of reps from restaurant and other sectors.

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Industry Focus – Retail: Less Than Six Degrees of Separation

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Retail accounts for more than $2 trillion in total GDP impact with consumer spending accounting for more than two-thirds of the U.S. The Tarpon Point Resort at Marina Village is home to a number of upscale retail shops and restaurants. By the BF Staff From the March/April 2016 Issue. Credit: City of Cape Coral). percent.

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Commercial Construction Trends: Highs and Lows of 2017

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And while the retail construction arena remains relatively flat overall, the new American Girl store highlights a bright spot, with brands seeking new ways to connect with consumers via the in-store experience. The Englewood Construction team at the grand opening benefit party for the new American Girl Place New York at 75 Rockefeller Plaza.