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Legalized Marijuana: Opportunities and Impact for Commercial Real Estate and Construction

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A version of this post was published in Illinois Real Estate Journal as a byline article from Englewood Construction. Earlier this summer, Englewood Construction’s home state of Illinois passed a bill making it the 11 th state in the U.S. In fact, we are currently in discussions with clients about cannabis-related projects in Illinois.

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Prepping For Reentry: 8 Facility Maintenance Steps For Reopening Commercial Properties

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A version of this post was published in Illinois Real Estate Journal as a bylined article from Englewood Construction. According to Englewood Construction, prepping commercial facilities to reopen should include reviewing mechanical systems and rescheduling missed preventative maintenance appointments (*photo taken pre-pandemic).

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Commercial Construction Strategies: Adaptive Reuse for Big Box Retail

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But from experiential retail, restaurants, and entertainment to fun and fitness , developers have recently gotten a lot more creative in their approach to commercial retail redevelopment. This 30,423-square-foot space on the third floor is the national brand’s first location in Illinois. And with good reason.

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Commercial Construction Strategies: Flagship Stores to Footprint Expansion

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These types of commercial construction projects are very important to the growth of their brands and offer many opportunities for our national contracting team to apply our experience and know-how to ensure a successful completion. Launching a New Brand – Vasa Fitness VASA Fitness is an emerging fitness brand.

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The New Normal: Commercial Construction Continues in Unprecedented COVID-19 Times

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As a national commercial construction firm with active projects across the country, we are monitoring this situation on many fronts and in many markets.

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Social Media Summit for Construction Brands | Webcast

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Social Media Strategist Brian Stokoe, Heather Dolan, Asphalt Commercialization Manager at MeadWestvaco Specialty Chemicals, and CMA Chairman Neil M. He holds a BS–Marketing from Southern Illinois University, and an MBA from Northern Illinois University. Panelists include CMA member and Caterpillar Inc. ABOUT Heather Dolan.

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How to Keep Residents Happy During a Senior Housing Community Renovation

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Last month, I had the opportunity to check in with an Illinois Real Estate Journal reporter for a feature on the latest trends in senior housing ( you can read the article here ). Unlike a typical commercial construction job site, where work usually starts at 7 a.m., and should wrap up by 4 or 5.