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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. Vanilla box. Turnkey from spec.

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JULY 19, 2011

It’s a mixed bag of commercial construction news for shopping center developement. 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. Qualify your team.

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Commercial Retail Change Orders Construction 201

Business Facilities

APRIL 12, 2021

Online auto retailer Carvana will invest more than $24 million to establish a new service and distribution facility in the Cincinnati region. Read: Carvana Plans New Facility In Trenton, OH at BusinessFacilities.com.

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DECEMBER 4, 2013

an electronics-focused e-retailer, has announced plans to locate a new warehouse facility in Indianapolis, IN, creating up to 150 new jobs by 2015. “The Hoosier State’s reputation for a robust infrastructure separates us from the rest of the pack,” said Gov. Posted by Heidi Schwartz . Newegg, Inc.,

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MARCH 25, 2022

The home furnishings retailer plans to open a new 1.25-million-square-foot million-square-foot fulfillment and distribution center in The Cubes at Glendale.

Arizona 98

Arizona Retail Plans Phoenix 98

Business Facilities

DECEMBER 17, 2014

Fortune 50 retailer to invest $50 million; will create more than 400 new jobs. Target Corporation To Locate New Online Fulfillment Center In Memphis, TN appeared first on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Southeast Blog-Dec-2014 Memphis Shelby County Target'

Memphis 59

Memphis Tennessee Retail Transportation 59

Business Facilities

JULY 22, 2020

Online petfood retailer Chewy, Inc. will open a new 800,000-square-foot eCommerce fulfillment center in Belton, MO. Read: Chewy To Expand, Create Over 1,200 New Jobs In Missouri at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Missouri Retail Kansas City Kansas 95

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 26, 2018

But if this month’s news is any indication, the trend toward new, inventive construction technology continues to move along quickly. Check out the following stories from April’s news to see what other technology is coming to construction and how it might affect your organization. BIM to Aid in Eiffel Tower Makeover.

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Industrial BIM Construction United States 174

Business Facilities

DECEMBER 17, 2014

Fortune 50 retailer to invest $50 million; will create more than 400 new jobs. The post Target Corporation To Locate New Online Fulfillment Center In Memphis, TN appeared first on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Southeast Blog-Dec-2014 Memphis Shelby County Target'

Memphis 40

Memphis Tennessee Retail Transportation 40

Business Facilities

DECEMBER 17, 2014

Fortune 50 retailer to invest $50 million; will create more than 400 new jobs. The post Target Corporation To Locate New Online Fulfillment Center In Memphis, TN appeared first on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Southeast Blog-Dec-2014 Memphis Shelby County Target'

Memphis 40

Memphis Tennessee Retail Transportation 40

Business Facilities

JANUARY 31, 2022

The inland container intermodal transfer facility (ICTF) will extend intermodal rail service from the Port of Mobile to support regional growth in manufacturing, retail, distribution, and agribusiness sectors. The post Alabama Port Authority To Build ICTF Facility In Montgomery appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

Alabama 52

Alabama Retail Mobility Zoning 52

Construction Superintendent Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Construction employment increased by 26,000 jobs in September to a total of 7,245,000, but the gains were concentrated in housing, while employment in the infrastructure and nonresidential building construction sector remained little changed, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America.

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AGC Housing Employment Retail 40

Business Facilities

APRIL 17, 2019

The online pet supply retailer will create 1,200 jobs at its new e-commerce fulfillment center in Rowan County, NC. Read: Chewy Chooses North Carolina For $55M Fulfillment Center at BusinessFacilities.com.

North Carolina 73

North Carolina Retail Transportation Infrastructure 73

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JANUARY 15, 2013

Sitt, CEO of Thor Equities is taking it upon himself to improve the infrastructure of New York City’s airports. In fact, it’s predicted that the New York metropolitan region could well face $79 billion in economic losses by 2025 if we don’t do something about the declining state of our airport infrastructure.

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Airports Infrastructure New York City New York 49

Business Facilities

JUNE 6, 2019

By the end of the year, the furniture company will create 200 new jobs at its new furniture warehouse and retail outlet in Wilson County, TN. Read: Rooms To Go Investing $69M In Tennessee at BusinessFacilities.com.

Tennessee 61

Tennessee Retail Nashville Transportation 61

Construction Cost Estimating

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Such promising verticals can be associated with the resurgence in sectors such as education, offices, and retail. It is also a gift from with increased market for locality accommodation on infrastructure projects.

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Site Construction Retail Office 52

Business Facilities

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

The online retailer currently employs more than 5,000 associates at its sortation and fulfillment centers in Baltimore and fulfillment center in North East, MD. Amazon’s decision to open a fourth facility in our state is tremendous news for this local community and for Maryland as a whole,” said Governor Larry Hogan. Amazon.com, Inc.

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Maryland Baltimore Compensation Retail 75

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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CSI Commercial Site Retail 136

Business Facilities

MARCH 10, 2020

The online retailer will create 1,000 jobs at a new robotics fulfillment center in Suffolk, and 500 at an import processing center in Chesapeake. Read: Amazon Creating 1,500 Jobs At Two New Hampton Roads, VA Locations at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Roads Retail Virginia Transportation 63

Business Facilities

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

The pharmaceutical retailer will create 24 new high-paying jobs at its new headquarters in Little Rock, AR. Read: Express Rx Chooses Arkansas For Headquarters at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Arkansas Retail Commissioning Transportation 46

Business Facilities

JULY 25, 2014

West Corporation offers a broad range of communication and network infrastructure solutions that include conferencing and collaboration, public safety services, IP communications, interactive services such as automated notifications, large-scale agent services and telecom services.

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Green Wisconsin United States Retail 46

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 4, 2019

These plans can help determine how much money is being spent on infrastructure. Millennials and younger generations are entering computer sciences, retail and hospitality, etc. You’ll receive the latest construction industry news on economics, trends, best practices, industry interviews, technology and more!

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Viewpoint Organization Cash Flow Industrial 162

Business Facilities

JULY 11, 2019

The online retail giant's new 700,000-square-foot fulfillment center in Gwinnett County, GA will be the first of its kind in the state. Read: Amazon Bringing 1,000 New Jobs To Georgia at BusinessFacilities.com.

Georgia 59

Georgia Retail Transportation Infrastructure 59

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MAY 24, 2016

Farmers Home Furniture will invest $10 million in a new distribution center in northwest Alabama, creating up to 80 jobs and strengthening its expanding retail presence in the Southeast. This 325,000-square-foot building in the Russellville Industrial Park will be the site of Farmers Home Furniture’s new distribution center.

Alabama 41

Alabama Plans South Carolina North Carolina 41

Construction Junkie

MAY 7, 2020

The Innovator of the Year Award “will honor a pioneering individual who is using emerging technology and processes that are new to the AEC industry for improved efficiency and productivity that results in smarter cities, and smarter, more responsive buildings and infrastructure,” according to the competition’s website.

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Autodesk Innovation Las Vegas San Francisco 61

Business Facilities

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Work on the new project is expected to break ground by the end of 2017, with completion expected in early 2019. A $5 million Rural Infrastructure Grant was also awarded to Dillon County to assist with the costs of site preparation. Founded in 1977, Harbor Freight Tools is a family-owned national tool retailer based in Calabasas, CA.

South Carolina 64

South Carolina CA Employment Retail 64

Business Facilities

JULY 10, 2018

The food retailer will increase production at the Florence, KY location and create 250 new jobs in the region. Read: Kroger Investing $17M In Northern Kentucky Distribution Center at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Kentucky Retail Products Transportation 41

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

Consumers Energy is helping promote economic development in Michigan by reducing or eliminating up-front expenses for new and expanding manufacturers, farms and retailers. An estimated 600 Michigan businesses each year will see the benefits of Consumers Energy’s new, innovative approach.

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Michigan Electrical Infrastructure Retail 64

Business Facilities

MARCH 9, 2018

Peters will be the online retail giant's first fulfillment center in Missouri. The high-tech operation in St. Read: Amazon Creating Over 1,500 Jobs In Missouri at BusinessFacilities.com.

Missouri 40

Missouri Retail Transportation Employment 40

Business Facilities

AUGUST 25, 2021

as measured by retail electricity produced and sold, serving more than 5.6 The race for a clean energy future is on and placing a premium on regional economies with specialized talent, deep subject-matter expertise and ample infrastructure. Read on to find some locations taking steps to achieve these massive goals. systems; and.

Florida 115

Florida New York Electrical Innovation 115

Business Facilities

APRIL 5, 2017

The retail giant will open an import distribution facility and create 550 jobs at the Port of Mobile; is first to qualify for a new port credit to stimulate cargo traffic and job growth.

Alabama 52

Alabama Retail Mobility Site 52

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JANUARY 23, 2014

“By focusing on the features of a city that are likely to underpin future performance, the CMI measures dynamism in infrastructure, connectivity and innovation that we believe will be steering many investment and location decisions in the future.” Far West U.S. - Mid Atlantic U.S. -

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San Francisco San Jose Los Angeles New York 99

Business Facilities

AUGUST 23, 2017

million-square-foot global command center in Mesa’s Elliot Road Technology Corridor; a key factor was the Corridor’s robust infrastructure. News & World Report ranked Arizona State University (ASU) as the nation’s most innovative school for the second year in a row. Available infrastructure and utilities. In 2016, U.S.

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Arizona Innovation San Diego Phoenix 76

Business Facilities

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

The footwear and accessories retailer will invest $32M and create 72 new jobs as it expands in Lebanon, TN. Read Journeys Group Expanding Tennessee Distribution Operations on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

Tennessee 40

Tennessee Retail Site Transportation 40

Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

The national retailer is joining the state's logistics industry with a new e-commerce distribution center in Plainfield, IN. Read Kohl’s To Create 300 Jobs At New Indiana Distribution Center on Business Facilities - Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

Indiana 41

Indiana Retail Site Industrial 41

Business Facilities

AUGUST 28, 2014

The Cookeville facility supports the company’s manufacturing, assembly and distribution operations, and will receive extensive building upgrades and infrastructure improvements through the expansion. The company sells its products through a network of retailers to customers in the United States.

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America Tennessee United States Industrial 47

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MARCH 28, 2014

INVESTING IN 21ST CENTURY INFRASTRUCTURE. Stafford County has put a high priority on investments in infrastructure, including high-speed broadband as well as traditional transportation projects. Based in northern Virginia, SummitIG is a custom network solutions and bandwidth infrastructure provider.

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Virginia Infrastructure Washington Baltimore 45