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Bringing a Massive Amazon Fulfillment Center to Bondurant in Under 12 Months
By Chris Bauer, Nate Hardisty | Feb 7, 2023
When it comes to commercial development and government projects, speed is everything.
Know the Code
By Kent Steen, Matt Wills | Jan 19, 2022
When designing and building multi-family housing units, many federal laws and building codes have requirements that must be met to ensure accessibility. Knowing what these requirements are and abiding by them can save you time and money and protect you from potential future lawsuits.
Six Essential Elements of an Innovation Center
By Michelle Jones | Aug 23, 2021
As creatures of habit, humans love daily routines, and we are all susceptible to distractions. To inspire new ways of thinking, you need spaces to orbit outside regular patterns and comfort zones. Maker Spaces feel different and evoke a sense of exploration.
Creating A Pedestrian Focus in Uptown Marion
By Mark Seabold | Aug 11, 2021
The Broad and Main development projects blur the line between public and private space providing a project that ties seamlessly into the downtown context and offers new opportunities for retail, restaurants and residential living options.
Is Wellness the Next Workplace Metric?
By Michelle Jones | Jun 7, 2021
Destination employers clearly see an opportunity to make a smart investment in fostering community and supporting holistic wellness.
The Evolution of Workplace
By Michelle Jones | May 5, 2021
As the United States makes vaccinations more accessible, employees will return to the office with new expectations.
Documenting Storm Damage
By Shive- Hattery | Aug 13, 2020
Through the use of drone technology, our certified drone pilot(s) produce vibrant, dynamic HD aerial video and photos that are immense valuable when documenting storm damage.
Identifying Aquatic Resources a Key Step When Planning Development
By Jake Wilson | Jul 23, 2020
If you are developing in Iowa, it’s important to include wetland delineation early on in your site selection process to avoid costly design changes due to regulations by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps).
Surface Testing For COVID-19
By Chad Siems | Jun 1, 2020
In these uncertain times, peace of mind and safety are paramount especially as you plan for safe reentry into your workplace.
Returning To The Workplace: The Post-COVID-19 Challenge
By Shive- Hattery | May 14, 2020
Workplace constantly evolves, but never as dramatically as this. Now, more than ever, the adaptability of workplace is essential.
Protect Your Building Enclosure During Spring Storm Season
By Stephen Stewart | Apr 28, 2020
As you head into spring storm season (e.g. high wind events and damaging hail), damage to the roofs of your buildings can occur.
911: Resuscitating a Dead Mall
By Onesty Friday, Mark Seabold | Aug 8, 2019
Once on the Dead Malls list, the former Sycamore Mall made a huge comeback and is now a vibrant and unique shopping and entertainment destination known as the Iowa City Marketplace.
Mall Anchor Sinks
By Onesty Friday, Mark Seabold | Jul 31, 2019
When Sears went dark at Coral Ridge Mall, it left a large vacancy at the front door to the regional shopping center. Brookfield Properties, the mall’s owner, saw this as an opportunity to create a more dynamic retail presence.
Paul's Discount Store: Raise the (New) Roof
By Onesty Friday, Mark Seabold | Jul 25, 2019
When one door closes another door opens.
Marketplace at Clinton: Hole-y Retail, Big Box!
By Onesty Friday, Mark Seabold | Jul 18, 2019
It’s a story familiar across America. A big-box retailer closes its door and leaves a large, dark windowless-building along a major thoroughfare.
Back from the Dead: Breathing Life into Large, Empty Retail Spaces
By Onesty Friday, Mark Seabold | Jul 11, 2019
“Back from the Dead” suggests that there is some kind of “Retail Apocalypse” happening in America today…and if you read the headlines, you may think that is true.
Well Certification: The Building Rating System on the Rise
By Shive- Hattery | Jun 12, 2019
In today’s competitive market, recruiting and retaining talent is a top priority. Investing in that talent means companies are continually looking for ways to improve their quality of life.
7 Things to Consider when Expanding your Brewery
By Andy McCormick, Cory Satterfield | Jan 8, 2019
Ready to make your move and expand your brewery?
What is shrinking and turning green? Multi-Family Housing!
By Mark Seabold | Feb 15, 2018
Many areas of the country are lacking in affordable housing options for young professionals and empty nesters.
Traffic Data Collection: A Useful Tool for All Industries & Markets
By Shive- Hattery | Nov 1, 2017
Traffic data collection tools equip you with knowledge to accurately and quickly identify possible problems, their causes and viable solutions to meet your wants and needs.