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Chicago Retail Construction News and Trends – 2011 Updates

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Now that spring is officially here, I wanted to reflect on the Chicago retail construction trends and news we’ve seen so far in 2011. From the new commercial construction projects we know are in the pipeline, to what I heard at the recent Bisnow Chicago Retail Summit , I am cautiously optimistic. Good News/Bad News.

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Retail Construction Trends: Shopping Center Construction Enters Renaissance with Renovation Work

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In the Chicago area alone, there are probably close to a dozen local and regional shopping malls in the middle of a shopping center renovation project, or, slated to begin one in the very near future. However, this is not just a Chicago trend. Of course, all of this commercial construction activity has been a boon to the industry.

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Commercial Construction Tips on Dividing a Retail Box into a Multi-Tenant Space

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As a shopping center landlord or retail developer, you might find yourself with a big empty retail space you need fill – especially if you had Borders or Circuit City as a tenant. Say a big tenant signs a lease that leaves you with 7,500 square feet. that leased attractive tenants such as Koenig & Strey Real Living.

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What are Today's Best New Retail Developments? | Hard Hat Chat

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What are Today’s Best New Retail Developments? With the way the commercial real estate market has been the last several years, people are looking to commercial construction experts for the best construction tips on how to proceed with a successful new retail development. Restaurant. Shopping Center. Hospitality. Office/Industrial.

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What a Chicago 2016 Summer Olympics Means for Chicago’s Retail and Restaurant Construction Industry

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There’s no doubt that local businesses will have much to celebrate if on October 2, 2009, Chicago wins the 2016 Summer Olympics bid. But just how would Chicago hosting the Olympics affect the city’s restaurant and retail construction activity ? I do not anticipate new restaurateurs signing long-term leases for a two-week event.

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Five Predictions for Commercial Construction Trends in 2011

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There are some great opportunities, especially in retail construction , as highly motivated landlords are offering prime locations with attractive rents. You can bet smart retailers will continue to mimic the magic shopping experience Apple has created with their retail stores. Apple Magic. International Invasion. Fast-Casual.

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Commercial Construction Highs and Lows of 2011

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We saw drawings for new Chicago restaurant projects, retail construction work, office renovations, school construction and learning center additions – you name it, we saw it. Developers and retailers that would normally go 2 deep in bidding went 4 deep. HIGH – Everyone was submitting drawings in 2011. I was wrong.