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DECEMBER 6, 2018

Here are our predictions of the four commercial construction industry trends we expect will shape our work in different sectors – and the construction landscape overall – in the year ahead: Senior Housing Communities Woo Workers with Facility Updates. Developers Think Outside the Big Box to Fill Retail Vacancies.

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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. For example, the project can be risky if you only chase after the lowest bid.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2014

It has been another whirlwind year at Englewood Construction and we are happy to report that our predicted 2014 commercial construction trends came true, which has meant a lot of new projects on our end. Now to get to it—our predictions for 2015 commercial construction trends: 1) Shopping center owners reshape the mall.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2013

We are coming into the final stretch of 2013, a year that has been rather good for the commercial construction industry. Activity was up for retail and restaurant construction and once-stalled commercial construction projects are finding themselves back on 2014 bid sheets for the best commercial general contractors.

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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. Read more on the proper steps to ensure your commercial investment runs smoothly.

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JANUARY 17, 2023

You succeed in a challenging environment by being adaptable to change, open-minded to new ideas, and focused on solutions. As we mentioned in previous posts, last year presented various challenges for the commercial construction industry. This is where they want to spend their discretionary funds.

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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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MARCH 14, 2019

Most people think of commercial construction as a physical, “bricks and sticks” industry. But if you ask me, commercial construction is first and foremost about relationships. At first glance, Casey’s resume is a bit unorthodox for a commercial construction company.

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JANUARY 15, 2018

As we flip the calendar over to 2018 this month, it’s a great time to share some of the commercial construction trends we predict will shape our work in the year ahead. #1: As the nature of shopping centers evolve, commercial construction firms will continue to be busy reworking existing mall retail space for new purposes. #3:

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JANUARY 14, 2014

With 2013 behind us, we wanted to look back at the year that was in the commercial construction industry. Some of the 2013 commercial construction trends we predicted came to pass, some were more significant than we originally thought they would be and others emerged that caught our attention. Not your parents’ mall.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2012

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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AUGUST 7, 2019

Given that our firm already has experience working with clients on medicinal and recreational marijuana dispensary construction projects in other states, we know firsthand that this legislation will quickly lead to new activity in the local commercial real estate and construction landscape. Good News for the Local Retail Landscape.

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JUNE 11, 2013

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. Overall, confidence is high.

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DECEMBER 9, 2014

As we close out another year, we wanted to take a look back at the commercial construction trends that defined 2014 and highlight some of the highs and lows. Overall, this was a great year for the commercial construction industry as commercial construction activity and revenue were up considerably.

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MAY 31, 2018

Earlier this month, the Englewood team headed to Las Vegas for RECon , the global retail real estate convention hosted annually by the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). Big Discussion Around Repositioning Vacant Retail Space. The Online Effect. We came away from RECon 2018 energized and excited.

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DECEMBER 22, 2015

Writing our annual “Highs and Lows” commercial construction blog post was a bit more difficult this year because, on the whole, 2015 was pretty great for Englewood Construction and many others in the construction industry. Yet despite all its positives, 2015 wasn’t without its commercial construction challenges.

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OCTOBER 10, 2013

It’s taken some time, but shopping mall commercial construction activity is back in a big way, as owners and operators have initiated only what can be described as a renovation renaissance. Almost everywhere we look, it seems an older, out-dated shopping mall is undergoing a substantial commercial construction renovation.

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APRIL 21, 2022

Commercial Construction is beginning to take off. One sector of Englewood Construction’s disciplines hit the hardest during the pandemic was the restaurant and food service industry. Commercial Construction is beginning to take off. Take a look at some projects we are kicking off or just finished. Golf-X, Chicago, IL.

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JANUARY 9, 2013

As we welcome in the New Year, it’s customary for us to look back at what the previous year meant to Englewood Construction and the commercial construction industry as a whole. There are still some headwinds out there, but last year brought some interesting commercial construction trends and developments.

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JULY 8, 2022

In many respects, the answer to the question “How has COVID affected the construction industry?” Because this was internationally viewed as an essential industry, often taking place outside, construction companies and their staff were able to resume something approaching normal working conditions surprisingly rapidly.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2014

In the depths of a historically cold Midwestern winter, one market has remained particularly hot for Chicago commercial general contractors—grocery store construction. The Chicago grocery construction market has long been dominated by two titans of the industry-Jewel-Osco and Dominick’s. Parking is a premium. Tel: 847-233-9200 x710.

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MAY 16, 2017

Hopefully, we’ll see some of those fresh young graduates heading toward a career in commercial construction. Part of the reason I say this is the current hiring situation in the construction industry. Not too long ago, young guns had a couple options if they wanted to break into the construction industry. Tel: 847-233-9200 x712.

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DECEMBER 20, 2016

With December here, it’s time for our annual post reviewing some of the positives – as well as a few of the challenges – that shaped the commercial construction business in the past year. Here’s a look at our top 2016 commercial construction “highs” and “lows”: Low: Mall Retail Tenants Choose Local over National.

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JUNE 21, 2012

Office/Industrial. Observations and Conversations about Commercial Construction, Development and Management. What are Today’s Best New Retail Developments? I get asked a lot about commercial construction trends. Recently someone asked me: “What is the best retail center to build today?”. Restaurant. Hospitality.

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MAY 4, 2010

At the end of 2009, I wrote a blog post called “Commercial Construction Trends to Watch in 2010.” 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. Think I’ll give myself a “B” on that one.

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JANUARY 19, 2015

While it was a good year for commercial general construction, it was by no means a record setting year. These are the three most important commercial construction trends I will take from the commercial construction industry in 2014. Retailer reinvention is good for commercial general contractors.

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MAY 13, 2014

We never like it when scandal rocks the commercial construction industry. Commercial general contractors generally don’t find their way into the mainstream news unless it is for something negative, often involving criminal activity. Commercial construction companies need fees to cover their overhead.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2013

As commercial construction news reports say business continues to pick up, we are happy to see some new faces around the office at Englewood Construction. That’s right; we are adding staff to our national commercial general contracting firm in what has been a very robust period of activity.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2010

Fast-casual restaurants like Noodles & Company should be a bright spot for commercial construction in 2011. It’s that time of year again, when I dust off the crystal ball to predict commercial construction trends for the following year. Around Labor Day 2008, the faucet shut off for commercial construction projects.

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JULY 23, 2012

While most of us will accept delayed Olympic news due to the time zone difference, the same isn’t true when working with international brands and new retail construction. The other year we were building a handful of stateside stores for Michael Hill, a New Zealand-based jewelry retailer, which is 16 hours ahead of Chicago. So at 7 p.m.

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APRIL 11, 2014

Like most businesses, the commercial construction industry is a relationship business. The best work is typically done when a project is viewed as a partnership between a client and commercial general contractor. By defining expectations, the commercial construction contractor will undoubtedly deliver a better final product.

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DECEMBER 22, 2011

As 2011 comes to a close, it’s time for us to look back on the commercial construction building trends , news and projects of this past year and share our thoughts on the highs and lows in the industry. In fact, our commercial construction budget work was back to 2008 levels. HIGH – Everyone was submitting drawings in 2011.

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DECEMBER 16, 2013

For savvy commercial real estate investors and venture funds, terrific opportunities exist today to purchase and reposition underperforming shopping malls. Consumers kept money in their pockets, retailers stopped expanding and owners ceased new retail construction for their facilities. 4) Solid retail connections.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Marcello’s Market and Deli from Canada is the latest international retailer to work with Englewood Construction. Lately, we seem to be working on more and more new retail construction projects from international retailers. And with each one, we’ve learned some valuable commercial construction tips. retailers want.

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AUGUST 31, 2011

I don’t know if the cupcakes were made from scratch or out of a box, but they were the best damn cupcakes for one simple reason – they reminded us how important our jobs are and that commercial construction projects touch the lives of everyone big and small. What about satisfied commercial construction client testimonials?

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MARCH 8, 2019

This commercial general contractor specializes in the construction of retail, restaurant, shopping center, hotel, office and industrial projects throughout the United States — and the blog rightfully reflects the company’s market focus and interests. Consider this recent post: Commercial […].

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MAY 18, 2011

While I think everyone in the retail industry likes to hear news that 2011 retail sales are up – as it usually means new retail construction projects are in the pipeline – it’s still tough for shopping center landlords to make deals work with retail tenants. This is most popular with big retail leases in 2011.

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