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ICSC (RECon) Executive Summary: Four Commercial Construction Trends

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The tone of the attendees at ICSC’s “Global Retail Real Estate Convention” (RECon) in Las Vegas last month was as positive and energizing as it was in the commercial construction boom years before 2008. Retailers are starting to feel more confident and expansions are on the horizon. Business is good. Dealing with e-commerce.

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Apple reveals new retail store design in San Francisco

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Apple unveiled a new vision for its hugely successful retail stores on Thursday, aiming to give shoppers the experience of setting foot in the headquarters of the company credited with inventing the smartphone.

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$1B California naval base redevelopment hits milestones

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The Alameda naval air station has been demolished and groundwork has been laid for commercial and retail space, as well as a multimodal transportation hub featuring ferry service to San Francisco.

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Tahanan supportive housing development brings 145 apartments to San Francisco

BD+C

A poured-in-place concrete podium comprises common areas, a counseling suite, administrative offices, and retail space. Tahanan will offer 145 studio apartments (and one manager’s unit) of permanent housing and services for adults who have experienced homelessness. The modules were constructed offsite by Factory OS.

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UFP Retail Solutions features innovative brands at AIA Show

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UFP Retail Solutions features innovative brands at AIA Show 1 kcichowicz Wed, 07/19/2023 - 09:24 From ProWood FR fire retardant wood to UFP-Edge siding, pattern and trim and Deckorators composite decking and railing, UFP Retail Solutions had their innovative products on display at A’23 in San Francisco.

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San Francisco's New $5 Billion Neighborhood

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The 400-acre island (just shy of one square mile) has undergone numerous incarnations and now four development companies are working together to build a planned residential and retail project, essentially from the ground up.

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State of the Construction Industry: April Roundup

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But AI is already having a huge impact in other industries like transportation, manufacturing and retail, so this technology certainly isn’t going away. The takeaway: At this point, most contractors don’t have the skills, personnel and/or resources to invest in AI. Keep AI on your radar because it will affect construction at some point.