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Dec 5, 20222 min read

What is a Site Survey and Why Might I Need One?

Site surveys are a necessary tool for determining property lines and the location of a property's features. Without these surveys, there...

What is a Feasibility Study? Why are they Beneficial?

Dec 5, 20223 min read

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What is a Feasibility Study? Why are they Beneficial?

‘Change is the only constant in life.’ Just as these famous words by Heraclitus are true for everyday life, they’re also true for...

What is Building Decommissioning? What Are Some Best Practices?

Nov 7, 20222 min read

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What is Building Decommissioning? What Are Some Best Practices?

In response to COVID-19, many companies have gone fully remote or hybrid, finding themselves with unused office space. If you’re a member...

A SHYFT Mini Blog - Five Ways to Cut Project Costs Without Cutting Quality

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Oct 26, 20221 min read

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A SHYFT Mini Blog - Five Ways to Cut Project Costs Without Cutting Quality

Construction projects can be complex. There are many elements that make for a successful project - one of those elements being the...

A SHYFT Mini Blog: What is a Project Superintendent?

Oct 26, 20221 min read

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A SHYFT Mini Blog: What is a Project Superintendent?

A project superintendent is the leader in the field who manages a;ll construction activities on one or more job sites. They are...

Building Information Modeling – What is it and how is it used in the design process?

Oct 20, 20222 min read

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Building Information Modeling – What is it and how is it used in the design process?

Building Information Modeling, or “BIM” for short, is a collaborative and holistic process used to create and manage information for the...

How to Manage a Corporate Real Estate Portfolio

Oct 10, 20224 min read

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How to Manage a Corporate Real Estate Portfolio

As businesses and corporations exit the Covid-19 pandemic, the Great Resignation, and face the possibility of a recession, they are being...

The Benefits of Having Access to Nature in the Modern Office

Oct 3, 20224 min read

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The Benefits of Having Access to Nature in the Modern Office

The modern office has been an integral part of many of our lives since the rise of accessible technology in our society. Today, the...

What is a Construction Loan and how do they work?

Sep 26, 20223 min read

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What is a Construction Loan and how do they work?

This is an introduction to construction loans! Unlike a mortgage, where money is loaned all at once, a construction loan is often “drawn”...

Samantha Bonner

Sep 8, 20224 min read

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The Rise of Mixed-Use

As we inch towards the end of 2022, the narrative around real estate and development remains the same: these industries have been...

What is a building assessment and why do I need one?

Aug 26, 20223 min read

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What is a building assessment and why do I need one?

Getting a Building Condition Assessment (BCA) is a crucial step when making informed decisions that can significantly affect your...

Aug 15, 20224 min read

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The Rise of "Eatertainment"

Many factors contributed to the rise of Eatertainment, or experiential dining, but the socio-economic conditions brought about in 2020,...

How Image Capturing Technology Has Streamlined the Design and Construction Process

Samantha Bonner

Jul 14, 20226 min read

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How Image Capturing Technology Has Streamlined the Design and Construction Process

Image capturing technology has historically been developed for alternate industries. Drones and 3-dimensional photography have been used...

The Good and the Bad of Renovating a Retail and Hospitality Space

Jul 13, 20227 min read

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The Good and the Bad of Renovating a Retail and Hospitality Space

Retail, Hospitality, and Restaurant spaces are a broad and ever-expanding category of uses and are one of the single largest employers...

Jun 28, 20225 min read

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A Guide to Repurposing Vacant Buildings

Every town, big or small, has its collection of vacant and dilapidated buildings; those burnt-out structures with graffiti, broken...

Our Favorite Contract Furniture Sources Right Now

Jun 27, 20224 min read

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Our Favorite Contract Furniture Sources Right Now

When selecting furniture for a commercial project, many are familiar with the big brands such as Miller Knoll (the result of the Herman...

How Multi-Family Design is Adapting to Remote Work

Jun 27, 20223 min read

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How Multi-Family Design is Adapting to Remote Work

Prior to March of 2020, a very small percentage of the workforce had experience with working from home in some capacity, while the...

Top Retail and Commercial Design Trends Right Now

Jun 27, 20224 min read

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Top Retail and Commercial Design Trends Right Now

Smart Fixtures In 2022, lighting trends are looking more brilliant than ever, from soft illumination to sculptural fixtures, there is...

Tiny Homes & Accessory Dwelling Units – The Future of Housing?

Jun 21, 20224 min read

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Tiny Homes & Accessory Dwelling Units – The Future of Housing?

With an ever-growing housing crisis in the United States, many Americans are struggling to find safe, affordable housing options. Those...

Rethinking Multifamily Amenities – What Do People Want Now?

May 17, 20223 min read

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Rethinking Multifamily Amenities – What Do People Want Now?

Multi-family living is becoming more of a long-term living situation for many individuals, mostly due to its flexibility, convenience,...