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How Shifts in Shopping Have Changed Retail Construction

Construction Business Owner

While that pioneering spirit is still needed today to succeed, the digital age has dramatically changed consumer habits making retailers shift the way they design their stores to keep customers coming in, which means construction industry professionals need the experience and knowledge to complete these projects.

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New Ideas for Old Shopping Malls: 3 Ways Retail Developers are Remixing the Shopping Center Experience

HardHatChat

Coming out of the International Council of Shopping Centers’ RECon convention in Las Vegas last month, there’s been a lot of conversation in the media around the future of retail development. 2) Vehicles to “Drive” Mall Traffic. 2) Vehicles to “Drive” Mall Traffic. 3) Toast of the Town.

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How shopping centers can foster strong community connections

BD+C

How shopping centers can foster strong community connections 0 dbarista Thu, 03/07/2024 - 10:34 Shopping Centers In today's retail landscape, shopping centers are evolving beyond mere shopping destinations to become vibrant hubs of community life.

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6 urban design trends to watch in 2018

BD+C

Cities and suburbs are constantly changing and 2017 served up more than its share of challenges—some we saw coming (massive retail closures), while others took us by surprise (historic flooding and other natural disasters). In that spirit, here are six urban design trends to watch in 2018: . Those expectations?

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Best and Worst of 2010: Commercial Construction Trends

HardHatChat

With so much desirable retail space available, many brands were taking advantage of desirable shopping center rents and tenant allowances to add a new store location and increase market share. While sustainable construction was a hot button in 2010 office construction, green retail and restaurant construction did not gain as much traction.

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Commercial Construction Tips: Six Best Practice Resolutions for 2011

HardHatChat

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. Bottom line, use a commercial general contractor who specializes in what you need, whether its retail construction , restaurant construction, etc.

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Lessons learned from our museum construction projects

The Korte Company

This maximizes the museum’s ability to comfortably channel visitors to its various focal points, including a large glass display wall, a wide-screen theater, a multi-purpose space and a retail area. Usually, the phrase “mixed-use development” envisions dynamic spaces featuring offices, retail, restaurants and housing.