BD+C

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Leopardo Companies, a construction firm serving Chicago and the Midwest, has released its 2017 Construction Economics Report and Outlook, an in-depth analysis of factors that impact development, renovation and build-out costs in commercial facilities, including the office, industrial/manufacturing, retail, multifamily, healthcare and lodging sectors. (..)

Chicago 40

Chicago Retail Construction Renovating 40

Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

employers (21 percent) plan to add staff in the fourth quarter of 2017, according to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey. “Technological disruption is transforming manufacturing into a high-tech, high-skilled industry,” said Michael Stull, Senior Vice President, Manpower North America. One in five U.S.

Employment 43

Employment New Mexico America Plans 43

HardHatChat

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Here’s a look at our top 2016 commercial construction “highs” and “lows”: Low: Mall Retail Tenants Choose Local over National. However, over the last year, we’ve seen more retail brands award tenant build-out work to local firms rather than national construction partners. High: Big Opportunities in Big Box Retail.

Commercial 156

Commercial Retail Construction Chicago 156

HardHatChat

JANUARY 15, 2018

As traditional retailers continue to be impacted by e-commerce, there is an ongoing discussion about how physical stores and shopping centers can compete within the new dynamics of the market. 2: Remixing the Mall. 3: Taking the Temperature of MOBs.

Commercial 326

Commercial Remodeling Construction Renovating 326

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 19, 2018

By 2020, technology adoption in construction is expected to reach 70 percent, according to a 2017 report from McKinsey Global Institute. There has also been an increase in mobile device and cloud storage use at companies throughout the construction industry. At Viewpoint, we know the construction industry.

Software 200

Software Software Viewpoint Construction 200

HardHatChat

MAY 16, 2017

Part of the reason I say this is the current hiring situation in the construction industry. Englewood Construction values its “farm team” – as it affectionately calls its crop of younger employees – for the many positive benefits they bring to the firm and the industry. Many congratulations to the class of 2017!

Commercial 344

Commercial Construction Contractors Management 344

FDR Safety

DECEMBER 1, 2017

While there are plenty of indications that the new agency leadership will seek to reconsider, revise, or even rescind the amended recordkeeping rules, it appears that the most recent deadline, December 15, 2017, will stand. While one might think that the list of supposed “high hazard industries” is short, it is actually extensive.

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OSHA Employment Injury Drafting 185

The Korte Company

DECEMBER 28, 2017

What do the most remarkable deals of 2017 tell us about this remix and its effects on our daily lives? Hospitals , too, are merging horizontally when they can, as did pharmacy retailers. The efficiencies of online business have continued to fell the old giants of retailing. Our health. What we watch. How we make things.

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US Deals Bidding Retail 40

Construction Cost Estimating

DECEMBER 13, 2019

This is called Off-site Modular Construction, and it is shaking the construction industry at the roots. Growth in Modular Construction Business There has been an increased demand for off-site modular construction, ever since the construction industry has rebounded up since 2013.

Site 52

Site Construction Retail Office 52

Business Facilities

AUGUST 14, 2017

From the July/August 2017 Issue. M idway through 2017 the Food Processing industry already has seen a number of expansions and relocations along with new facility construction. The company will create 140 full-time jobs at a surface coal mine site repurposed for new industry. By the BF Staff. Golden Fresh Farms.

Industrial 60

Industrial Indiana New Jersey Products 60

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 6, 2016

The latest ULI Real Estate Consensus Forecast , a semi-annual outlook, is based on a survey of 48 of the industry’s top economists and analysts representing 36 of the country’s leading real estate investment, advisory, and research firms and organizations. percent in 2017 and 7.1 percent for retail up to 4.0

Commercial 40

Commercial ULI Forecasting Retail 40

Pro Builder

APRIL 7, 2021

Leading the Home Building Industry: Pro Builder's 2021 Forty Under 40. For example, starting in the industry with no home-selling experience and rising to be a top producer, division manager, or even developing and leading the training regimen for new salespeople. Wed, 04/07/2021 - 15:02. Homes of Distinction. Rogers, Ark. . .

Industrial 98

Industrial El Paso Education Cleveland 98

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 5, 2016

Our newest sponsor, Renoworks – providers of market leading visualization solutions for the building products industry , are hosting the Remodeling Growth Forum. Marketing & technology trends in the building products industry. Shifting consumer expectations when shopping for remodeling services providers. Learn More Now.

Remodeling 120

Remodeling Visualization Software Software 120

Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

is contemplating a move from Brooklyn to Middlesex County, where the manufacturer and distributor of nuts, dried fruits, and trail mixes would acquire a 61,950-square-foot facility in Perth Amboy to increase cost-effectiveness and expand into other retail channels. Gourmet Nut Inc.

New Jersey 43

New Jersey NJ Employment Retail 43

Business Facilities

AUGUST 30, 2017

From the July/August 2017 Isssue. According to the Connecticut Department of Labor, the May 2017 unemployment rate for Connecticut was estimated at 4.9 percent (seasonally adjusted), unchanged from April 2017 and down four-tenths of a percentage point from a year ago. By the BF Staff. percent in 2016, was down 0.8 The NH Dept.

Rhode Island 52

Rhode Island Connecticut Massachusetts New Hampshire 52

Business Facilities

DECEMBER 6, 2017

From the September/October 2017 Issue. This high achievement level is one reason a 2017 Chief Executive survey of CEOs placed Iowa second in the nation in worker quality. At the same time, industrial electricity rates in Iowa are nearly 20 percent below the national average, and U.S. By the BF Staff.

Iowa 43

Iowa Site Illinois Education 43

Business Facilities

AUGUST 7, 2019

billion) and Retail ($109.6 million directly in the travel industry and 6.8 million in other industries. Travel ranks 7th in terms of employment compared to other major private industry sectors. Travel ranks 7th in terms of employment compared to other major private industry sectors. casino industry supports 1.8

Travel 51

Travel Las Vegas Nevada Florida 51

Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

The global online shoe retailer will create approximately 160 new jobs as part of the expansion. Driven by the need to expand Ebuys’ online fulfillment capabilities, the new 600,000-square-foot facility will be operational in February 2017. Ebuys, Inc. will open a new distribution facility in La Vergne, TN.

Tennessee 40

Tennessee Retail Transportation Employment 40

cnstrctr

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

When I started my career in construction one of the biggest challenges I faced was how to learn about construction and the industry. What I found was that the industry is fragmented and there’s no magical pill to learning about construction. Construction Industry Publications.

Construction 68

Construction Conference Industrial Resource 68

Business Facilities

JULY 24, 2019

4 in Best Business Climate, Texas—all have been perennial contenders for BF’s top honor, the State of the Year Award: Texas and Tennessee each have won the award three times since it was created in 2007; Virginia was the 2018 SOTY; Alabama won BF’s top award in 2017. “An facility in Jackson, TN.

North Carolina 111

North Carolina San Antonio Louisiana Tennessee 111

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

AUGUST 12, 2013

a designer of handbags, gifts, travel bags and accessories, has announced plans to expand its operations in Indiana, creating up to 128 new jobs by 2017. Today, Vera Bradley is available at 79 Vera Bradley retail stores and 14 outlet stores across the country. Posted by Heidi Schwartz. Vera Bradley, Inc., Mike Pence.

Indiana 49

Indiana Plans Travel IDEA 49

Business Facilities

AUGUST 25, 2021

as measured by retail electricity produced and sold, serving more than 5.6 In 2017 FPL purchased?the? 35 Mules, powered by FPL, is an innovation hub helping startups in the energy, water and energy-adjacent industries bring their ideas to life faster, smarter and at scale. in Florida. customers money.?The power plant operations.

Florida 115

Florida New York Electrical Innovation 115

Business Facilities

OCTOBER 6, 2016

ERI) will expand its operations in southwest Indiana, creating a total of up to 102 new jobs by the end of 2017. ERI supplies services and products for the television and radio broadcasting industry. Electronics Research Inc. Photo: Ridgeline Broadcast Services, LLC).

Indiana 50

Indiana Equipment Retail Plans 50

Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

From the July/August 2017 Issue. Southwest Louisiana is undergoing an industrial renaissance with record amounts of domestic and foreign-direct investment in new chemical and energy projects,” Gov. By the BF Staff. Lotte had already closed an investment deal with Westlake Chemical for the construction of a $1.9 Edwards said. “We

Louisiana 72

Louisiana Airports Zoning Transportation 72

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

In addition, the expansion is planned to be built at no net cost to the company’s customers and will help stabilize electric rates over the long term by providing a rate reduction totaling $10 million per year by 2017, commencing with a $3.3 GDP (All Industry 2011): $148.9 million reduction in 2015. Revolving Loan Funds.

Iowa 53

Iowa Estimating Industrial Retail 53

Contractor Magazine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Based on the macroeconomic factors that are known to drive the industry, home improvement sales should outpace GDP growth. "Some of the newest data on housing should help maintain the positive momentum the industry started experiencing last year. History is included back to 1992 and estimates are provided out to 2017.

Products 56

Products Forecasting Contractors Retail 56

BD+C

OCTOBER 7, 2024

In January 2017, the owner engaged Walter P Moore to perform an immediate initial visual assessment of the building’s stone façade. The design documents provided design details, building code, industry standards, and material requirements.

Insurance 52

Insurance Legal Documentation Claims 52

Green Building Law Update

MARCH 26, 2017

Cafeterias and food retail can have a positive impact by elevating healthy food and beverage options onsite. The Center for Active Design will roll out FITWEL to initial selected partners this year and have a broader launch in mid 2017. Providing access to fresh water reduces consumption of less healthy alternatives.

Sustainability 120

Sustainability Certification New York City Green 120

Business Facilities

JULY 24, 2019

The Grand Rapids region is home to industry leaders in applied technology, sustainable practices and industrial design. The region has some of the nation’s largest industry concentrations in metals, plastics, biopharmaceuticals, medical devices, production technology, automotive, office furniture and food processing.

Metro 108

Metro Atlanta Austin Innovation 108

Business Facilities

OCTOBER 11, 2017

From the September / October 2017 Issue. P redictions about the speed of technological advances usually invoke a formula known in the semiconductor industry as “Moore’s law,” first postulated in 1965 by Gordon Moore, the co-founder of Fairchild Semiconductor and Intel. By Jenny Vickers. Photo: shutterstock.com).

Rhode Island 56

Rhode Island Colorado Maryland Innovation 56

Business Facilities

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

From the September/October 2017 Issue. The food service industry equipment manufacturer will invest $11.6 Franke Foodservice Systems, part of the Swiss-based Franke Group, is a leading provider of comprehensive systems and services for the global foodservice industry. By the BF Staff. T yson Foods, Inc. Europe and Asia.

Tennessee 46

Tennessee Union Nashville Commercial 46

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 28, 2019

Savvy players in the environmental industrial complex will find business opportunities to lead and profit in environmental matters, including opportunities advantaged by these newly enacted laws. In Maryland, state law does not address carryout bags provided by retail establishments. Expanded Polystyrene Ban.

Maryland 120

Maryland Permits Sewer Housing 120

Business Facilities

AUGUST 23, 2017

From the July/August 2017 Issue. Arizona is home to a surging ecosystem of global giants, early stage entrepreneurs and tech-savvy Millennial talent who are breaking new ground across a wide range of industry growth sectors. Build to suit retail/restaurant pads and Class A office development opportunities.

Arizona 76

Arizona Innovation San Diego Phoenix 76

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 9, 2016

Energy Efficiency and Solar Grants: Commerce received a $25,000,000 appropriation in the 2015-2017 state Capital budget to continue the program. Generally loans range from $250,000 to $5 million. Eligible entities include state public higher education institutions, local government facilities, state agencies and K-12 public school districts.

Washington 40

Washington Commercial Employment Retail 40

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 18, 2013

Each year, Business Facilities selects the organizations that have established and consistently executed the best practices in our industry, bringing measurable success in targeted economic development to the locations they represent. Highlights include the largest industrial spec development lease in the last five years in Broward County.

El Paso 106

El Paso Indianapolis Zoning New Jersey 106

Business Facilities

AUGUST 21, 2017

From the July/August 2017 Issue . Florida is working on legislative, fiscal and marketplace initiatives such as insurance tort reform, targeted industry incentives and many more. In addition, for businesses in certain targeted industries or specialized locations, the state offers additional financial incentives. By the BF Staff.

Florida 72

Florida Tampa Airports Employment 72

Business Facilities

OCTOBER 30, 2017

From the September/October 2017 Issue. Johnson County, located on Indianapolis’ near south side, is capitalizing on its prime location and welcoming the logistics industry and scores of distribution centers to the area. By the BF Staff. A major logistics trend on the rise is autonomous road transportation—no drivers needed.

Nashville 51

Nashville Airports Transportation Louisiana 51