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3 Critical Questions to Ask Before Starting an Adaptive Reuse Commercial Construction Project

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Englewood Construction is in the midst of two adaptive reuse projects right now – one a former meatpacking facility in Chicago that we’re updating for office, retail or restaurant use, and the other a former convent we’ll be converting into a senior living community. That was certainly the case with our Englewood office.

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3 Reasons to Reach Out to Your General Contractor During the Commercial Construction Process

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In the case of an existing property, this exercise could include anything from identifying infrastructure that can be reused for cost savings, to spotting potential structural concerns or issues that might involve costly remediation – both of which could have big impact on a construction budget and schedule.

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Oregon Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Business Oregon has selected a bond counsel firm with a pre-approved fee schedule. may be feasible for financing smaller projects, particularly within the $1,000,000 to $5 million cost range. The maximum benefits are $15,000 for consulting services and $30,000 for feasibility studies.

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How Has Covid Affected the Construction Industry?

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There’s been greater adoption of flexible work schedules. While there’s still a high desire for well-built homes, we anticipate declining demand for retail space as consumer budgets shrink. Some sectors were completely prohibited (air travel, personal services), with others still to recover (retail, hospitality).

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Oregon Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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To be eligible, the company must plan to hire 50+ new employees in Oregon; have 150 or more employees at time of eligibility; have employee wages are 150% above state average or county average, whichever is less; and must be in a traded-sector industry (excludes retail businesses).

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

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Noting that the rolling pasture land was less than 20 miles from Atlanta’s international airport, the Pinewood team indicated it was a feasible location for their new studio complex.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Texas – Innovation Moves Front And Center In Austin

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Constellation Field was chosen via fan vote for Baseball America’s 2013 Great Parks Calendar, the Skeeters organization was named a runner–up for Baseball Digest ‘s 2012 Organization of the Year and the new stadium was selected to host the Southland Conference Baseball Tournament, scheduled to take place in May.

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