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Commercial Construction Real Estate Trends from ICSC 2014

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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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Best and Worst of Commercial Construction Practices in 2009

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When Chicago lost the 2016 Olympic bid this fall, it was a devastating blow to the city’s restaurant and retail construction industry. High – Niche or value-driven retail construction. Retail construction projects in niche or value-driven markets. Unfortunately this is a problem we’re seeing across the country. 3 Dollar General.

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Is there a future in retail banking?

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When I tell my friends that I’m a retail designer they get excited… assuming I’m working on an exciting NYC flagship store or a top name clothing brand. When I say I focus on retail banking I’m greeted with a raised eyebrow. The most common phrase I hear is, “Who even goes to the bank anymore?”.

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Is there a future in retail banking? Part II

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The bank should be about human interactions, not transactions. When talking about shopping and brand loyalty, Gen Z is looking for real, authentic experiences … and these can’t happen online without forging relationships. With the greatest intergenerational transition of wealth in U.S.

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How to Stop Further Deterioration of Distressed Commercial Assets

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Whether you’re a bank with distressed commercial real estate assets on your balance sheet, or you’re a real estate investor/developer who purchased a foreclosed commercial property, creating a viable workout plan can be an uphill battle. I’m not going to sugar coat it.

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Gensler designs Texas’ first full mass timber building

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Once completed in July, Texas will have its first full mass timber building in the First United Bank building.

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2021 IBC requires automatic doors for entrances to public buildings

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The code applies to a wide range of public places, including retail stores, restaurants, clubs and casinos, movie theaters and concert halls, libraries, banks, and college dormitories. IBC 1105.1.1

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