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4 Commercial Construction Trends and Predictions for 2018

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In that climate, brands are more conscious than ever about honing their concepts and unique in-store experiences, paving the way for remodeling and expansion projects as they add new in-store features and services. #2: You can reach me at bill.disanto@englewoodconstruction.com. 2: Remixing the Mall. Bill Di Santo.

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Retail Construction Trends: Shopping Center Construction Enters Renaissance with Renovation Work

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All of this commercial construction activity is taking place because smart owners and retail investors realize they need to refresh, rebrand and reimage the shopping experience to be competitive in the future. This has emboldened them to not only take on new long-term leases, but also expand the footprint of their traditional retail space.

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2010 Commercial Construction Trends Update: Work for Niche Retail Stores

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With four months under our belt, I think the time is right to revisit one of the trends I mentioned called “Back on Track” and its relevance to the retail construction industry. As for new retail construction, it seems the big winners are niche retail brands that dominate a market category, such as American Girl and lululemon.

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What are Today's Best New Retail Developments? | Hard Hat Chat

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What are Today’s Best New Retail Developments? With the way the commercial real estate market has been the last several years, people are looking to commercial construction experts for the best construction tips on how to proceed with a successful new retail development. You can reach me at bill.disanto@englewoodconstruction.com.

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Commercial Construction Predictions and Trends for 2013

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Michigan Avenue in Chicago is seeing a mix of high-end retailers and value retailers, a trend that will continue in 2013 in markets across the country. This mix benefits retailers such as American Girl, which Englewood built out in 2009 at Water Tower Place, as more foot traffic passes through the area.

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What a Chicago 2016 Summer Olympics Means for Chicago’s Retail and Restaurant Construction Industry

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But just how would Chicago hosting the Olympics affect the city’s restaurant and retail construction activity ? Given the fact that most national and international retailers already have stores in Chicago, most retail construction will involve remodeling and expansion of existing stores. Ditto for restaurants.

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Commercial Construction Highs and Lows of 2011

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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. You can reach me at bill.disanto@englewoodconstruction.com.