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This vs. that: concrete vs. asphalt paving

Concrete and asphalt are the two most common choices for parking lots, access drives and other, similar surfacing needs. But how do the two measure up?

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Must-have smart tech for your next commercial construction project

Smart buildings can include a wide variety of tech solutions. Which should you consider first, and what’s on the leading edge of smart building tech?

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Commercial construction trends and opportunities today

Commercial construction continues to ride a wave of success and high demand in 2019. Opportunities abound for those who are savvy and eager to ride the wave.

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Trend Alert: Senior Housing

As more active lifestyles and improved health care have people living longer these days, demand for senior housing will increase in coming years.

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Improving energy performance in existing buildings

Energy Star reports office buildings can waste a third of the energy they use … and pay for.

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Trend Alert: Multi-Tenant Housing

Time and again, multi-tenant housing has proven to be a safer investment during market corrections.

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New Haymakers Convenience store completed in Macomb [Video]

NFI partnered with DBS Group to complete a full city block redevelopment in Macomb, Illinois, including construction of this new, ground-up 7,000-square-foot Haymaker’s convenience store.

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Commercial construction and real estate development: getting started

When your business goals call for a new space in which to grow, here’s how to get the commercial construction process moving.

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Trend Alert: Hospitality

Here’s what to expect in the hospitality industry for 2019.

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