BD+C

MARCH 19, 2018

In our workplace practice, CallisonRTKL’s roots in retail have inspired our workplace design and have put us in a unique position to apply these ideas to our office projects.

Retail 68

Retail Office IDEA Education 68

GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 11, 2018

Choosing Flooring for Retail Environments. In today’s retail environments, floors aren’t just a surface to walk on…they play a key role in helping create a positive customer experience. Here are some best practices to keep in mind when selecting flooring for retail establishments. Retail buildings. Phillip.fry@gc….

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Retail Environment Materials Commercial 60

GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 11, 2018

Choosing Flooring for Retail Environments. In today’s retail environments, floors aren’t just a surface to walk on…they play a key role in helping create a positive customer experience. Here are some best practices to keep in mind when selecting flooring for retail establishments. Retail buildings. Phillip.fry@gc….

Retail 60

Retail Environment Materials Concrete 60

BD+C

JANUARY 6, 2020

The conventional dumb-bell mall is a development model that has cried out for re-invention for at least the last decade (some would claim longer), and the need for fresh ideas likely passed long ago. The future doesn’t look good.

Retail 97

Retail Claims IDEA Modeling 97

HardHatChat

DECEMBER 19, 2018

High: Remixing Retail. It would be easy to be glum about the future of retail construction given news headlines about major national brands closing locations and mall vacancy rates rising. In 2018, opportunities to reconfigure vacant retail space drove the retail construction sector.

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Commercial Retail Industrial Construction 328

HardHatChat

JANUARY 17, 2023

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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Commercial Retail Construction Permits 156

HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

CRE developers and owners are continuing to think creatively about filling vacant shopping mall space, and recently the idea of bringing in “ghost kitchens” to fill obsolete retail square footage has started to gain traction. From our perspective, bringing ghost kitchens to malls certainly isn’t a bad use of vacant retail space.

Retail 177

Retail Commercial Feasibility Comparison 177

BD+C

AUGUST 22, 2023

The mall of the future 0 dbarista Tue, 08/22/2023 - 10:39 Shopping Centers There are three critical aspects of mall design that, through evolution, have proven to be instrumental in the staying power of a retail destination: parking, planning, and customer experience. This are crucial to the mall of the future.

Retail 89

Retail Leases Plans Fabrication 89

HardHatChat

DECEMBER 3, 2019

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.

Commercial 227

Commercial Industrial Las Vegas Retail 227

HardHatChat

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Developers Think Outside the Big Box to Fill Retail Vacancies. Retail news got pretty negative in 2018, with major brands such as Sears and Toys R Us shuttering and leaving behind vacant stores across the country. There are a ton of ideas out there and it’s exciting to be part of the process.

Commercial 319

Commercial Industrial Retail Construction 319

BD+C

MAY 20, 2013

Although 2013 isn’t likely to be anyone’s idea of a blockbuster year for real estate performance, landlords across an array of commercial property types are gaining pricing control and increased rental income from their assets.

Retail 81

Retail Income IDEA Commercial 81

Construction Dive

MARCH 30, 2018

The parcel, zoned for recreational space and offices, is part of a 340-acre project that will include retail stores and other amenities.

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Los Angeles IDEA Airports Zoning 57

BD+C

MAY 29, 2019

The idea of Amazon’s new second headquarters, planned for Arlington, Va., Sure, doing business is the need that is driving the creation of the second headquarters campus of the mammoth retailer, but that campus is being planned with the surrounding community in mind, as well. is to connect the community.

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Arlington Retail IDEA Design 85

HardHatChat

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Case in point, a developer once asked us to price out a retail-to-restaurant conversion on the first floor of a Chicago high rise. Recently we worked with a national appliance manufacturer to scout existing retail locations for a prototype of a new branded laundromat concept. Will any “unbranding” be necessary?

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Site Retail Commercial Construction 229

Construction Marketing

JUNE 30, 2015

Did any of your home upgrades pay off when it came time to sell? There are many things you can change and remodel in your home, but these 7 key home improvements are guaranteed to increase the value of your home. Remodeling the Kitchen. The kitchen is usually the first room in the house that needs updating.

Remodeling 120

Remodeling IDEA Life Cycle Chicago 120

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.

Commercial 120

Commercial Retail Chicago Contractors 120

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Project management skills, writing skills, and the ability to generate creative ideas, or at least brief, guide and manage other creative staff or agencies are all typical marketing roles. On the retail-side, expertise in merchandising and packaging take prominence.

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Certification Education Resource Management 214

Pro Builder

JUNE 25, 2023

is challenging the idea that sustainability and affordability can't coexist. Energy News Network reports on the Hillcrest Village project and gets insights from several developers who believe incorporating sustainability and energy-saving metrics can ultimately translate into increased affordability.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Retail Housing IDEA 52

Construction Marketing Ideas

MARCH 11, 2019

His focus on the retail/consumer market is undeniably valuable because his words (and podcasts/videos) will resonate with anyone who needs to deal with the practical challenges of working with individual consumers, instead of procurement committees and corporate facilities or construction managers. Yet […].

Residential 66

Residential Contractors Retail Procurement 66

Construction Marketing Ideas

MARCH 8, 2019

This commercial general contractor specializes in the construction of retail, restaurant, shopping center, hotel, office and industrial projects throughout the United States — and the blog rightfully reflects the company’s market focus and interests. Consider this recent post: Commercial […].

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Commercial Industrial United States Retail 61

HardHatChat

DECEMBER 22, 2011

We saw drawings for new Chicago restaurant projects, retail construction work, office renovations, school construction and learning center additions – you name it, we saw it. Developers and retailers that would normally go 2 deep in bidding went 4 deep. Our new teammates who offer great talent, new energy and new ideas.

Commercial 207

Commercial Union Retail Construction 207

HardHatChat

OCTOBER 21, 2011

Most of the commercial construction news we discuss in this blog involves new Chicago retail and restaurant construction projects or analyzing commercial construction trends. We weren’t sure how many of you would find Hard Hat Chat, or keep reading after our first blog post, Retail Development and Construction: Getting Started.

Commercial 221

Commercial San Antonio Retail Construction 221

BD+C

JULY 11, 2023

On the surface, the idea seems like an attractive plug-and-play solution for all involved. Is conversion from office to multifamily really a good idea? contagion from abandoned office buildings will spread to retail (no daytime shoppers), restaurants (no daytime diners), and street life (no happy hour!),

Residential 75

Residential Office Los Angeles Commercial 75

Wolgast Corporation

JULY 6, 2022

The top impacted storefronts are retail stores – 29%, commercial buildings – 20%, restaurants – 19%, and the remaining 32% includes “other” buildings. When designing a new commercial building, it is a good idea to talk to your architect about features that can protect your investment from automobile users.

Insurance 118

Insurance Claims Safety Michigan 118

Contractor Magazine

MAY 15, 2014

Okay, this idea may not work for everyone, but it sure put a bunch of unexpected bucks in our pockets when we did remodeling work, and we were a small three-person outfit when we started this method of cementing customers to our company for life. BY ED O'CONNELL. Content Classification: Influencer. Management Registered User'

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Retail Remodeling Contractors IDEA 45

HardHatChat

DECEMBER 15, 2009

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. Retail construction projects in niche or value-driven markets. Unfortunately this is a problem we’re seeing across the country. 3 Dollar General.

Commercial 196

Commercial Retail Chicago Construction 196

BD+C

MAY 3, 2017

Foster + Partners wanted to reinvent the traditional introverted idea of mall-based retail and replace it with one that’s more focused on looking outward at the surrounding urban landscape. The recently completed Apple store located in the Dubai Mall is about more than just showcasing Apple’s products.

Retail 45

Retail IDEA Design Products 45

HardHatChat

OCTOBER 12, 2012

The idea behind sponsoring the Ryder Cup was to show our enormous gratitude to the clients that partnered with a national commercial construction firm like Englewood Construction on their new retail construction projects, new restaurant remodels, shopping center landlord site prep, etc.

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Commercial Retail Chicago US 191

Pro Builder

MAY 9, 2022

Traditions of America embraces new concepts and ideas to help deliver beautifully crafted homes and exciting amenities to engage a variety of prospective 55+ homeowners,” said Jennifer Landers, chair of NAHB’s 55+ Housing Industry Council and vice president of operations at Kolter Signature Homes, LLC, in Georgia. Builder of the Year.

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NAHB Pennsylvania Georgia New York 52

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Vince Flickinger, RID, LEED AP BD+C Events Facilities Retail Centers Shopping Centers Designers Architects Adaptive Reuse Biophilic Design Interior Architecture Projects Reconstruction & Renovation Nestled in the heart of Midtown Houston, a once iconic Sears department store was left vacant after an 80-year history within the community.

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Houston Innovation Retail Agreement 52

HardHatChat

OCTOBER 21, 2010

About a year ago, our team at Englewood Construction thought it would be a great idea to share our commercial construction news and experience through a blog. Hat’s off to Procore Technologies, The Blue Book, Retail Traffic , BidClerk, Realcorner.com and the U.S. At first, I wasn’t sure. As usual, my team was right.

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Commercial ProCore Retail Construction 136

Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Tools of the Trade: Modern Marketing for Construction Brands from Modern Marketing Partners, Hot Potato, IDeas BIG, Construction Marketing Assoc. Practical Marketing Considerations. Construction Marketing Resources. Tools of the Trade: Modern Marketing for Construction Brands.

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Construction Resource Visualization Retail 187

BD+C

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Taking stock, the following ideas illustrate ideas on the future and how we live and come together. Currently under construction, 10 World Trade embodies this idea. Rendering courtesy Sasaki Architecture is a building block and a testing ground for larger urban ideas. This is our mission: Better Design, Together.

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IDEA New York City Architecture New York 52

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.

Commercial 120

Commercial Modeling Design Construction 120

Construction Marketing Ideas

NOVEMBER 21, 2015

PeopeMetric’s suggestions on effective site design apply more for retailers than AEC professional businesses, but they are helpful in understanding what may work and not work in our industry. And they’re even more likely to purchase a product from a retailer that makes positive and negative reviews available on their website.

Retail 48

Retail Security Site IDEA 48

BD+C

AUGUST 23, 2016

Since launching in 2013, LaceUp has funded 43 unique projects, including a program to convert shipping containers into pop-up retail buildings and a forum for young professionals to share ideas and network with the firm’s practice groups. Little’s LaceUp mini-grant initiative is one such successful program.

Retail 40

Retail IDEA Innovation Housing 40

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 12, 2013

I would prefer they stay away from contractors and stick to regular bookkeeping like retail stores. A lot of bookkeepers have lost their jobs and are freelancing as Jack-of-All-Trades and Master-of-None bookkeepers doing whatever work they can find and I understand that, everyone needs to eat.

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Accounting IDEA Bankruptcy Construction 48