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Cannabis Retail Construction: How to Navigate the Green Rush

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Between 2018 and 2022, Englewood’s national construction work in the cannabis retail industry grew by 100% and we expect that trajectory to continue as more states legalize recreational marijuana use and cannabis firms expand into new markets.

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How General Contractors Work with Commercial Architects to Mitigate Risks and Deliver Superior Commercial Construction Projects

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Real-World Example: Englewoods preconstruction collaboration with architects led to standardizing store layouts for a national retail rollout. Ensure Compliance: Our teams understanding of building codes and regulations ensures that proposed changes meet all necessary standards.

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

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Like any CRE sector, the cannabis industry comes with its own set of nuances for planning and executing construction projects – particularly since it is relatively new and highly regulated. That said, state regulations do add some additional layers to the nuts and bolts of these projects. Good News for the Local Retail Landscape.

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Commercial Construction 2020 Trends: Cannabis Retail, Senior Housing and Restaurant Construction Lead the Way

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Englewood’s business development team attended ICSC’s CenterBuild conference in December, where conversations revolved around retail activity and opportunities in 2020. Retail Developers Will Play All Sides: .

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Retailers Pay Millions for Hazardous Waste Violations

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Retailers across the nation are buttressing their trash disposal practices after Dollar General Stores and Big Lots Stores paid Millions of dollars to settle civil suits for environmental violations for the unlawful disposal of hazardous waste, including customer returned merchandise and batteries. This is not a California only issue.

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4 Commercial Construction Trends and Predictions for 2018

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As traditional retailers continue to be impacted by e-commerce, there is an ongoing discussion about how physical stores and shopping centers can compete within the new dynamics of the market. 2: Remixing the Mall. But today, these businesses, as well as sports and recreations concepts, are viable options for filling mall space.

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Top Safety Tips For Working At Height In Construction

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Familiarise Yourself With Regulations. The latest version is the Working At Height Regulations (2005) which, along with its revisions, lays out what every employer is obliged to do regarding planning, training, equipment and much more. Take a look at the tips below for some advice on how to keep your workplace safe.

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