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Earlier this spring, I had the opportunity to talk with Restaurant Development + Design Magazine for an article on “How to Find the Perfect Construction Partner” that just published in the July/August issue. The final piece is a great resource that’s relevant to pretty much every commercial real estate sector – not just restaurant development – and covers important points that should be on anyone’s checklist when vetting and choosing a construction partner for a commercial real estate project.
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Despite the pandemic, OSHA is still focusing on other jobsite dangers, including fall issues at a Florida roofing company that's been cited 12 times in the last few years.
Promote to rotator No. Rotator Image. Status of webinar Featured. How you can adapt to change using open, integrated systems. Thu, 08/27/2020 - 12:00. 2 p.m. EDT. registration. Every construction project stakeholder would agree that the keys to success are transparency into project data, streamlined workflows and good connections. Platform technology can be a key driver and enabler of these efforts—truly moving the industry forward.
Business Facilities didn’t let the COVID-19 crisis skew the results in our 16th annual rankings report: They remain the most credible and comprehensive location leaderboards. - Read: Business Facilities’ 16th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report at BusinessFacilities.com.
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Business Facilities' 2020 Metro Rankings Report takes a look at hot topics in economic development on the city and global level, including logistics, startup ecosystems, job growth, cost of living, and more. - Read: Business Facilities’ 2020 Metro And Global Rankings Reports at BusinessFacilities.com.
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Texas has the Best Business Climate, Virginia is tops in Cybersecurity Leaders, Louisiana leads in Workforce Development/Talent Attraction in Business Facilities' 16th Annual Rankings Report. - Read: Texas Tops In Business Climate, Virginia Wears Cyber Crown at BusinessFacilities.com.
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