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Construction in a Consumer-Driven Sector
Our own New Jersey is one of the most active retail construction hubs in the US with roughly 4 million square feet of projects in the Northern region alone. With an increase from 19.2% to 23.1% of malls going experiential in non-retail and non-restaurant space in...
Integrated Project Delivery: Irrevocably Producing Desirability?
Imagine you have the conceptual idea of a perfect facility for your business. You sit down with an architect per the recommendation of a colleague, and the renderings are incredible. You can visualize the impact this space will have on your operation, and you gain a...
The Facility Implications of Modern Healthcare
The concept of “value-based care” was a common focal point at the 2019 Healthcare & Medical Properties Conference – stressed during the beginning discussion surrounding operational trends that independent physicians and larger health networks both face. Recent...
The Only Woman in the Room
Business networking has been transformed by the heightened connectivity of social media and mobility—however, no platform can substitute face-to-face interaction. The Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Convention 2019 was a true testament to the power of thoughtful...
Building the Path: Women in Construction
As I sit on a flight to a commercial real estate women’s (CREW) conference, I’m left to set an intention for this time. I’ve been active in events for groups who support the advancement of women in the industry, however I’m eager to see what the week holds having...
Demystifying the 2019 Consumer: ICSC Wrap-Up
Forward-thinking retail real estate and construction continue to approach a convergence, as the lines between digital and brick and mortar become more and more blurred each day. This year, the ICSC PA/NJ/DE Conference introduced some bold shifts in retail supply that...
Gearing for ICSC 2019: Retail Construction at It’s Finest
With the 2019 ICSC Deal Making Conference approaching, I’m left to reflect on last year’s event and reminisce on some of the trends the industry researchers shared. As I attend this year, I look forward to contrasting some of the consumer experiences discussed and...
Wellness & Office Construction
Spoiler alert: the below information may surprise you. Employers are investing in employee wellness more and more. As good intentioned as this support is, there are explicit cost benefits to companies when they don’t have to contribute towards a staff member’s health...
Change Order Reduction Advice from the Pros
The change order – an inevitable disruption to budgets, schedules, and all predictability as we know it. Even with the best intentions of a change-free job, any industry expert understands the rarity that represents. Sometimes COs are the product of missed details,...