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Cannabis Retail Construction: How to Navigate the Green Rush

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Between 2018 and 2022, Englewood’s national construction work in the cannabis retail industry grew by 100% and we expect that trajectory to continue as more states legalize recreational marijuana use and cannabis firms expand into new markets. That said, state regulations do add some additional layers to the nuts and bolts of these projects.

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Should retail developers avoid high crime areas?

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Should retail developers avoid high crime areas? 0 dbarista Wed, 11/15/2023 - 11:20 Retail Centers For retailers resolute to operating in high crime areas, design elements exist to mitigate losses and potentially deter criminal behavior. Organized retail crime is perhaps one of retailers’ most significant concerns.

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AI is the path to maximum profitability for retail and FMCG firms

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is the next big step for retail and FMCG companies following the implementation of advanced big data and analytics (BDA) solutions, which can unlock huge data volumes in an automated way in real-time and ultimately lead to maximum profitability, according to data and analytics company .

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Commercial Construction Trends: Three Headlines That Won’t Die In 2019

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The good news for subcontractors is the labor shortage means higher profitability, because they are working at-capacity and able to charge a premium for their services. Reshaping the Retail Landscape. But for general contractors and our clients, the result is higher project budgets and challenges in construction scheduling.

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Legalized Marijuana: Opportunities and Impact for Commercial Real Estate and Construction

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Marijuana dispensary projects have similarities to traditional retail and “medtail” build-outs, but also entail special considerations and features for ensuring a secure environment for storing, displaying and selling the product. Security features, for one, are a major difference between a dispensary and a ‘typical’ retail store.

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ICSC (RECon) Executive Summary: Four Commercial Construction Trends

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The tone of the attendees at ICSC’s “Global Retail Real Estate Convention” (RECon) in Las Vegas last month was as positive and energizing as it was in the commercial construction boom years before 2008. Retailers are starting to feel more confident and expansions are on the horizon. Business is good. Value is a hot topic.

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Commercial General Construction 2014 Highs and Lows

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This has allowed us to concentrate on national corporate programs with firms like Darden and profitable new construction projects with restaurants such as Cooper’s Hawk Winery and the award-winning Harry Caray’s 7th Inning Stretch and Chicago Sports Museum. Low – Retail takes a step back. High – Shopping Mall Renovation.