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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. And, of course, the desire to use union vs non-union labor can dramatically influence costs and timelines.

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G. F. Wilbur Plumbing replaces apartment buildings’ water heaters

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Brad Howe, project manager and commercial estimator for Ann Arbor, Michigan-based G. Wilbur Plumbing, and a crew of talented UA Local 190 union tradesmen installed replacement water heaters for the Chestnut Lake apartment complex in Yip-see. In “Yip-see” Mich., an almost-forgotten job paves the way for another. read more.

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The Road to Recovery in Detroit

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The finances of a city once the center of the automotive universe are in the hands of an unelected manager appointed by Michigan’s governor. Gilbert is aggressively moving forward with a daring plan to revive two square miles of property with a variety of commercial enterprises, including hotels, casinos and retail stores.

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Feature Story: Public-Private Partnerships – An Alliance For Progress That Works

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Navy Federal Credit Union, Bristol-Myers Squibb and Deutsche Bank. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is helping to transform the Michigan economy by growing and attracting business, keeping talented residents in the state and revitalizing urban centers. billion in investments and add 4,590 jobs in Michigan.

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Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN

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DuPage County is in close proximity to North America’s largest inland port, the Centerpoint Intermodal Center, which provides direct access to the BNSF logistics park and the Union Pacific Joliet Intermodal Terminal. Westgate, a new technology park adjacent to Crane, is developing several new commercial business sites. It spans 1,786.47

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Guide to Top 2022-23 Construction Conferences & Events

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Known as the homebuilder’s premier industry event, IBS is an ideal stop for any builder involved in commercial construction. World of Modular is an open forum for anyone interested in commercial modular construction. It takes place at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square this year. February 8 – 10, 2022. Get more details.

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SPECIAL REPORT: Site Location Factors For Automotive Suppliers

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In terms of total OEM and supplier job concentrations, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio, respectively have the highest concentration of automotive related employees. A business and political community that does not support labor union activity. Elevation and risk of flooding. 7) Start-up and Operational Costs.

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