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Challenges & Opportunities in Commercial Construction

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As a National General Contractor working across multiple verticals in the commercial construction space, we understand the challenges (COVID and Supply Chain) facing our retail, restaurant, hospitality, and senior housing clients. Going with the lowest bidder is rarely worth it. Getting it right the first time can save you time and money.

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The Keys to Making Big Box Retail Construction Projects Successfully Fit Smaller, Urban Footprints like CityTarget on State Street

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Englewood Construction has worked on a number of Chicago retail construction projects in high-traffic urban areas, such as American Girl Place on Michigan Avenue. Is this a new retail construction trend ? The number of building permits we needed for 520 N. Probably so. Michigan Ave., a landmark building, would blow your mind.

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Kimley-Horn eliminates the guesswork of electric vehicle charger site selection

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Kimley-Horn has planned, designed, or permitted more than 15,000 EV chargers nationwide. Services include site selection, site feasibility assessment, site design, permitting, utility coordination, and more. Kimley-Horn’s TREDLite EV online tool helps retailers, restaurants, hotels, and governments pinpoint new charger locations.

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11 Advantages Of Fabric Buildings

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They can even be used as meeting spaces or offices—all you have to do is include electricity. What’s more, they don’t need a building permit, allowing you to maximize time, as well as save on cost. They’re advantageous for industrial, commercial, and retail uses too. They Offer Ventilation. They’re Simple To Reconstruct.

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The programmatic evolution of the lobby

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The programmatic evolution of the lobby 0 qpurcell Mon, 08/14/2023 - 14:21 Office Buildings Ian Reves, Managing Director for IA's Atlanta studio, shares how design can shape a lobby into an office mainstay. So, what works? 200 West Madison Street, Chicago, Ill.

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Phases of Commercial Real Estate Development

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Commercial real estate development involves the process of acquiring, designing, constructing, and leasing or selling commercial properties such as office buildings, retail centers, and industrial parks. This phase includes determining the project’s scope, selecting materials, and determining the necessary permits and approvals.

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Mayor in Calif. wants to expedite permits for $1B worth of projects

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plans to issue new construction permits worth an estimated $1 billion in the next six months to spur job creation and create revenue for the city. A newly formed team will expedite the permitting process for retail projects larger than 200,000 sf, as well as office and residential high-rise projects and campus buildings.

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