Learn Civil Engineering

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Mold is a pervasive issue that can affect commercial properties across Texas, posing risks to both the health of occupants and the integrity of the building. From office buildings to retail spaces, addressing mold concerns in commercial properties requires careful attention and proactive measures.

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Texas Commercial Retail Risk 40

HardHatChat

APRIL 24, 2023

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. To mitigate your risks, stick with high-quality and proven performance.

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Commercial Construction Retail Housing 156

HardHatChat

JUNE 12, 2014

If you are a player in the retail world, odds are you spent a few days in Las Vegas last month at ICSC’s “ Global Retail Real Estate Convention ” (RECON). It’s always an exciting event for the retail real estate industry. Here are my three takeaways for retail construction trends from RECON 2014: Money is out there.

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ICSC Commercial Retail Chicago 273

HardHatChat

APRIL 20, 2010

For those familiar with Chicago retail construction , think back a couple of years to when the dated Orland Park Place interior mall underwent construction and turned itself inside out to became one of the area’s most successful outdoor shopping centers. Sportmart at Orland Park Place (now a Sport Authority).

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Retail Construction Commercial Chicago 191

BD+C

MARCH 21, 2018

Apartments outperform other commercial real estate property types, on both a risk-adjusted and unadjusted basis, regardless of holding period, geographic region, metro size, and growth rate according to new research from the National Multifamily Housing Council Research Foundation. .

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Retail Office Metro Industrial 73

Wolgast Corporation

JULY 6, 2022

Members include architects, risk managers, parking specialists, lawyers, and perimeter safety professionals. The top impacted storefronts are retail stores – 29%, commercial buildings – 20%, restaurants – 19%, and the remaining 32% includes “other” buildings.

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Insurance Claims Safety Michigan 118

Constructonomics

JANUARY 29, 2014

Carry Out Thorough Risk Assessments. The law stipulates that employers and contractors must assess the risk of any work from height. You will need to firstly identify any hazards including risks of falls, slips and trips and any hazards related to the equipment or chemicals you are using for the job. Plan Access Routes.

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Safety Accidents Risk Equipment 218

Construction Marketing Ideas

APRIL 6, 2014

Maybe you might want to try something like this if you are a retail-focused contractor in a market where the majority of your clients care about the cause, you could try it, but I think a grainy and home-made video allowing a real client to tell their story of exceptional service would be much less expensive to produce, and much more effective.

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Risk Products Retail Contractors 66

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 25, 2023

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. Commercial real estate development also involves a significant amount of risk management.

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Commercial Leases Regulation Finance 206

Pro Builder

JULY 7, 2021

To maintain margins, retailers and wholesalers do their best to buy low and sell high. At the very least, they try to avoid buying high and selling low, which happens to be the biggest risk in an environment of rapidly falling prices.

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Inventory Retail Materials Risk 105

Pro Builder

MAY 29, 2020

The pandemic and its economic fallout have hurt the entire country, but some housing markets are more vulnerable than others due to at-risk industries and residents struggling with rent or mortgage payments. Which Housing Markets Are Most Vulnerable in Current Market Conditions? Fri, 05/29/2020 - 09:48.

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Housing Risk NAHB Retail 52

Green Industry Professionals

AUGUST 3, 2016

Insights from Leo Heintz of Erie Insurance on natural disasters, cyber attacks and more.

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Retail Insurance Risk 40

GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

There's no risk from corrosion, and none of the risk or jobsite obstruction inherent with the use of welded wire or mild steel reinforcement. Retail buildings. STRUX® macro synthetic fibers eliminate time and labor, versus installing welded wire mesh (WWM). Arts & education. Commercial buildings. Energy facilities. Mass transit.

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Concrete Risk Fabrication Airports 78

HardHatChat

JANUARY 18, 2011

Also, by using poorly maintained equipment, you carry a higher risk of equipment malfunction, which could jeopardize your safety plan. I’m sure the retailer was also surprised. If the client needed a hospital or condo building on top of the retail it would make sense, but 500 sq. Get online. Take a leap of faith.

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Commercial Bidding Negotiation Construction 263

Construction Specifier

JUNE 8, 2022

While this has always been an important consideration in acute healthcare, it has become increasingly important in non-healthcare applications, such as education, commercial offices, indoor sports venues, retail spaces, and other congregate settings. Not all germicidal lighting is created equal.

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Risk Regulation Safety Massachusetts 52

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The strength of a construction supply chain heavily depends on other industries — manufacturing, distribution and even retail-commerce — that siphon critical products to contractors and developers. In that case, the risk would be worth the reward. Consider Environmentally Friendly Materials & Practices.

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Management Industrial Construction Materials 296

GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Mitigating risks in concrete production. . . Mitigating risks in concrete production. Retail buildings. The solutions below can help producers improve materials flexibility, reduce waste and increase productivity and profits. Topics include: Reclaiming unused concrete. Benefits of fly ash. Switching pozzolans with ease.

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Concrete Materials Management Products 78

Wolgast Corporation

JANUARY 12, 2023

This is extra precaution for the client that their needs will be met with less risk. In this instance, a chain restaurant or retailer that is in the business, most likely have a staff who are well versed in construction and typically their architectural plans don’t change much from building to building.

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Commercial Construction Retail Michigan 91

GCP Applied Technologies

AUGUST 26, 2020

Offsite construction (for example, precast concrete construction) is a viable alternative to reduce this risk by both minimizing the number of workers on the job site and reducing worker interactions. Retail buildings. Many jobsites have hundreds if not thousands of workers, which makes social distancing all but impossible. Architects.

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Safety Sewer Concrete Construction 148

HardHatChat

JULY 11, 2013

Many general contractors decide to lower their risk and start commercial construction projects in the warmer months, paying a premium for nice weather, but assuring timely delivery. Also, a lot retail construction projects are initiated in the summer to have everything complete by November 1, just in time for the holiday shopping season.

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Commercial Construction Bidding Chicago 276

Cassell Construction Estimating

JULY 14, 2015

Using its award-winning suite of project management tools, hundreds of thousands of registered Procore users manage all types of construction projects including industrial plants, office buildings, apartment complexes, university facilities, retail centers, and more.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

Hensel Phelps was recently awarded a construction manager-at-risk contract for the concessions build-out at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Austin, Texas. a hospitality, food service and retail company, servicing airports and sports venues across the globe. This contract is with Delaware North Travel Hospitality Inc.,

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Austin Airports Contract Delaware 40

Pro Builder

MAY 5, 2021

And inventory levels have been drawn down across everything, from houses to autos to anything retail. So, you get a pop. And I think most of that is a near-term impact.

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Equity Inventory Risk Retail 52

Pro Builder

DECEMBER 9, 2021

NEC requirement adoption can vary by state and municipality, but it is important to follow full NEC guidelines to minimize the risk of electrical fires. . home improvement retailers. Arc fault circuit interrupters (AFCI) are a low-cost solution that have been a National Electrical Code (NEC) requirement for more than 20 years.

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Remodeling Electrical Injury Safety 105

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

This revised Standard adds PFAS and other emerging contaminants to the list of non-scope matters that a user may want to evaluate as a business risk, as is done from time to time with asbestos and mold, including as may be impacted by a particular state law. It is a non-scope matter.

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Site Liability United States Green 156

GCP Applied Technologies

JANUARY 20, 2023

Digging Deeper Foundations = More Water Infiltration Challenges Phillip.fry@gc… Fri, 01/20/2023 - 15:21 How to mitigate the risk with proven below-grade waterproofing solutions GCP Applied Technologies January 20, 2023 Specifying proven below-ground waterproofing during the design phase is critical.

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GCP Applied Technologies

AUGUST 26, 2020

Offsite construction (for example, precast concrete construction) is a viable alternative to reduce this risk by both minimizing the number of workers on the job site and reducing worker interactions. Retail buildings. Many jobsites have hundreds if not thousands of workers, which makes social distancing all but impossible. Architects.

Safety 78

Safety Sewer Concrete Construction 78

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

A ground floor restaurant or retail space can further complicate a conversion, as new shafts and penetrations will need to be run through the building. However, for the structural systems, where the existing building code is used, the trigger is based on a change in risk category instead of occupancy.

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Structural Engineering Residential Office Engineering 105

Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 19, 2020

In 2020, an increasingly large number of prospective tenants, from commercial banks to sports apparel retailers and the defense industry are actively seeking protection for existing contamination before signing leases. Such is a dramatically large issue with the economic contribution of real estate to the U.S.

Liability 156

Liability Leases Defense Commercial 156

GCP Applied Technologies

JANUARY 9, 2019

Choosing flooring Retail environments. Replacing a floor that has been damaged by moisture can cost many times the original installation expense and this risk should be taken seriously. . Flooring for retail environments. Early moisture mitigation planning. Moisture mitigation strategies. Healthcare facilities. return to top.

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Concrete Retail Schedule Renovating 92

GCP Applied Technologies

APRIL 3, 2018

It’s fast and easy to install and minimizes the risk of moisture damage…and an expensive call-back. Choosing Flooring for Retail Environments. Retail buildings. What if the slab’s measured RH or pH levels are above the limit recommended by the flooring manufacturer? Prepare for traffic. Contact a flooring specialist .

Concrete 60

Concrete Retail Security Airports 60

GCP Applied Technologies

JUNE 7, 2018

Waterproofing admixtures are added to ready mix concrete to reduce the permeability and drying shrinkage of the concrete, reducing the risk of water infiltration. Waterproof concrete is usually best for lower risk applications, such as unfinished space where some level of moisture is acceptable to the building owner.

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Concrete Foundation Risk Organization 103

BD+C

JUNE 14, 2023

This article will identify the primary causes of engineering failures, define proactive versus reactive maintenance, recognize the reasons for deferred maintenance, and identify the financial and safety risks related to deferred maintenance. This is detectable when the distress is usually severe, which can lead to astronomical repair costs.

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Life Cycle Concrete Engineering Injury 52

Business Facilities

OCTOBER 31, 2017

While data centers have been the early adopters of Iowa’s wind energy, the state’s vast availability could also power large manufacturing plants, retailers and any other business that places a priority on renewable energy. Companies looking to build new facilities are searching for sites suitable for development and relatively risk free.

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Iowa Retail Electrical Site 57

Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 30, 2020

In 2020, an increasingly large number of prospective tenants, from commercial banks to sports apparel retailers and the defense industry are actively seeking protection from existing contamination before signing leases. Such is a dramatically large issue with the economic contribution of real estate to the U.S.

Site 156

Site Liability Leases Defense 156

GCP Applied Technologies

JANUARY 9, 2019

Choosing flooring Retail environments. Replacing a floor that has been damaged by moisture can cost many times the original installation expense and this risk should be taken seriously. . Flooring for retail environments. Here are some best practices to keep in mind when selecting flooring for retail establishments. .

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Concrete Retail Schedule Renovating 60

Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 19, 2015

Energy use at the reported magnitudes is very real, and the growth since 2011, when combined with the expected growth of electricity demand in this fast growing sector confounds energy forecasts and risks obscuring savings from energy efficiency policies and programs.

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Electrical Accounting Colorado Legal 120