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Hard Hat Chat is Now an Award-Winning Commercial Construction Blog

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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.

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10 Cities at Greatest Risk for Possible Housing Crisis

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It was followed by Chicago; Washington, DC; Dallas; Riverside, CA; Baltimore; San Antonio, TX; Orlando, FL; and Tampa, FL. Those working in food service, retail and tourism, and the hospitality and leisure industries suffered some of the highest job losses. The late payments aren't surprising as the nation had an 8.4%

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

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“Tennessee always sets the bar high in meeting all of the priorities of businesses evaluating locations in the Volunteer State, whether it’s customized workforce training, prefertilized sites or lower industrial electricity costs.”. Bill Lee has cited TN’s business-friendly environment in several recent project announcements.

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

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Technology innovation is happening across the country, but there is no better place to witness the revolution other than Austin, TX, home to a rapidly expanding technology industry. Largest Cities (2011): Houston, 2,145,146; San Antonio, 1,359,758; Dallas, 1,223,229; Austin, 820,611; Fort Worth, 758,738. TEXAS FAST FACTS.

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Business Facilities’ 2019 Metro Rankings Report

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Atlanta, GA; San Antonio, TX and Phoenix, AZ are the top-ranked large metros in this flagship category, respectively. The Grand Rapids region is home to industry leaders in applied technology, sustainable practices and industrial design. Average earnings per job in West Michigan’s IT industry are $85,692.

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Built to Rent Is Booming, But Operational Challenges Loom for This Overheated Housing Sector

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Tak­ing on this new role positions them as competitors to industry veterans that, in the past, invariably educated these same capital providers when they were seeking equity partners to capitalize new communities. By contrast, urban-adjacent, infill locations near grocery-anchored retail and employment centers are optimal.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Texas: Big Heart, Country, Business

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percent in 2011 with top exporting industries that included petroleum and coal products, chemicals, computer and electronic products, non-electrical machinery and transportation equipment. A Big Focus On Industry Clusters. In San Antonio, Medtronic located a major expansion of its diabetes division, while Becton, Dickinson & Co.

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