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Qualifying subcontractors in today’s tight labor market

It’s no secret that today’s commercial construction labor market is tight, and there’s no end in sight. The issue is having an impact on the ability of firms to find qualified workers.

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How to keep residents happy during senior housing renovation

When planning a renovation to a senior housing property, minimizing the inconvenience to your valuable tenants is in your best interest.

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Major changes coming to the construction industry

While the construction industry may seem to be a slow-moving vehicle, the truth is there are a number of subterranean industry developments, figuratively speaking, that stand to change the industry on a fundamental level, and swiftly.

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Creating experiential retail to drive foot traffic to bricks and mortar stores

Believe it or not, 82 percent of millennials actually enjoy shopping more in physical stores than online stores.

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What is lean construction, and what does it mean for you?

When it comes to the construction industry, lean principles are creating meaningful change that stand to significantly improve the customer experience.

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Building Security: Head It Off When Designing, Building Your New Commercial Construction Project

When you’re imagining the next chapter in the legacy of your business, chances are you aren’t giving much thought to the dangers that could emerge over time. Yet now, more than ever, security is a concern for businesses and one that should be considered during the early stages of the commercial construction process.

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Manufacturing construction looks promising for 2018

Growth in manufacturing construction has been stagnant in 2017, but that’s expected to change in 2018. Watch for robotics, 3D printing, nearsharing and sustainability to trend. For currents trends in other market sectors, download our2017 Commercial Construction Trend Report.

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Three Things You Need to Know About Offsite Construction

As the construction industry rises to meet changing trends and ever-present challenges, a movement toward offsite construction is gaining steam. With offsite construction methods, components of a project are prefabricated elsewhere and shipped to the building site, then assembled.

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Most Common Obstacles in Commercial Construction Projects

As with any large-scale commercial construction project, you may encounter obstacles along the way toward achieving your final vision.

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How to Design Your Workspace Construction for Maximum Productivity (Hint: Design-Build can help!)

When designing your workspace construction, one of the most important considerations—if not THE most important consideration—is making sure it allows your staff to maximize their productivity.

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