When planning new real estate construction, it’s helpful to understand common construction material types. Beyond the cost of materials and the associated long-term maintenance, there are implications for insurance underwriting in the event of a fire.
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Downtown Chicago is home to numerous public plazas and other open spaces where tourists can get a little respite from a day of shopping or sightseeing, and downtown workers can enjoy a cooling lake breeze while eating their brown bag lunch.
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Whether planning to build a home or business structure or planning an addition or renovation to an existing building, you’ll likely find yourself involved in the entitlement, zoning and permitting processes before any work can begin.
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The commercial construction market is healthy. Despite inflation, supply chain issues and labor shortages, strong fundamentals in the industrial, office and retail markets are poised to keep the commercial market recovery progressing at a modest pace during the next two years, according to the National Association of REALTORS®.
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Whether readying your home to sell or looking to increase future value, consider these DIY projects, most of which require minimal time and expense.
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Mixed-used development has seen a resurgence as urban centers look for ways to revitalize central business districts post-pandemic.
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Smart buildings have changed how we experience the built environment. Once deemed “cool” (and costly) features, smart building technology is a basic requirement for new builds—residential and commercial—and current owners view it as desirable for retrofitting existing, older structures.
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Despite the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, commercial real estate in the United States still boasts an impressive valuation of $1.0 trillion, according to IBISWorld. Some experts also anticipate substantial growth for the sector in the coming years.
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Committing to any kind of contract is a big deal, and even a simple construction contract can come with a very large price tag. Even worse, many people feel totally unequipped to safeguard themselves against all of the potential downsides of signing a legally binding document.
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Construction managers can have challenging jobs — and some might even consider them the most important part of an entire project. True, owners set the vision, and project managers oversee the entire thing, making sure it starts well and finishes strong. The role of a construction manager is different. Construction manager duties involve the starting and finishing of the structure (or structures), the task of turning an empty space into an edifice. Unfortunately, owners and project managers don’t always understand a construction manager’s daily tasks, so when issues crop up, so can unnecessary conflicts.
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