Prolonged expansion supports calls for optimism
A mathematician, an accountant and an economist apply for the same job. The interviewer asks each of them, “What does one plus one equal?” The mathematician replies, “Two. Exactly two.” The accountant replies,
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November 20, 2017Redefining success after H.S.: Become workforce ready
As labor shortages across several industries in Colorado continue to make headlines, there are still several organizations and companies struggling to fill those skilled trade jobs with few solutions on the horizon. AGC of Colorado recognized this need for construction workers dating back five years and began a comprehensive legislative campaign to combat these workforce development issues.
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November 19, 2017Unicom Capital takes top floor at 1144 Fifteenth
Hines recently secured a key tenant for the top floor of 1144 Fifteenth, the largest speculative office building built in downtown Denver in more than 30 years. Unicom Capital LLC signed a long-term lease for 20,036 square feet on the 40th floor in the 672,000-sf building. JLL brokers Jamie Roupp, Michael Crane and Andy Ross…
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November 14, 2017Anderson Mason Dale: AIA Co’s Firm of the Year
Praise for Anderson Mason Dale Architects, AIA’s 2017 Firm of the Year, isn’t hard to find. Not only does the firm produce exemplary design work, but also it has a unique ability to blend the interests of various stakeholders into a single functional project. It’s that ability that has led to the successful completion of some of Denver’s most notable architecture.
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November 13, 2017Airbnb: The $31 billion gorilla in the room
Revenue generated by the sharing economy totaled $15 billion in 2014, a figure expected to grow to $335 billion by 2025, propelled by exponential growth of Uber and that $31 billion gorilla in the room – Airbnb.
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November 13, 2017Construction costs not diminishing profits, for now
A persistent gripe in developer circles is the constant upward movement of construction costs. This has been a substantial brake on the fast-moving train of new construction within the Denver market. Steadily rising
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November 13, 2017Retail design in a transformational market
Traditionally, retail design predominantly was an execution of market-driven formulas. Location is critical, access is slightly more critical, visibility is key, parking needs to be at the front door and everyone makes
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November 6, 2017Hughes named president and CEO of BCER
David Hughes was named president and CEO of BCER.
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November 5, 2017Don’t overcommit to fast-casual dining tenants
I grew up with three brothers, so the first question we asked when we got home from school was, “What’s for dinner?” Today, for many families, it’s, “Where should we go for dinner?” My parents took us out to
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