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The Rise of Experiential Retail
Experiential retail has increased as consumers have demanded more in their shopping experience. Traditional brick-and-mortar locations have suffered, while retailers who have incorporated the new concept have thrived. As we move into the future, studies reveal that...
Easy Tips for Preparing Commercial Properties for Winter
Property and facility managers in Kansas City are approaching that time of year when they pay as much attention to the forecast as they do to other duties at their institutional and commercial properties.Preparation is important for managers as the temperatures start...
What Tenants Are Demanding in 2022
Tenant preferences change. Changes in technology, real estate, the economy, and more contribute to tenant preferences. If you are not on top of changing trends that are fueled by shifting tenant preferences, then it will be difficult for you to compete against other...
Workplace Design for Mental Health
More than 50 percent of Americans are diagnosed with mental illness at some point in their lives. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that rates of anxiety and depression have increased by 25 percent since the onset of the pandemic. Employees are weighing the...
How Increased Renter Interest is Reshaping the Post-Pandemic Workspace
The last few years have been transformational for the office market. Despite the uncertainty that marked the first half of 2020, interest in renting office space has increased. However, the range of preferences landlords have to meet has also increased. Tenants...
How Warehouse Design Is Evolving
The warehousing and storage industry is crucial in today’s fast-paced business environment. Warehouses have adapted their practices to meet fluctuating demands in recent years. There’s no doubt that warehouse design and layout play a critical role in operating a...
It’s All About the Benefits
The pandemic proved work can be done anywhere as long as Wi-Fi is available. Now companies are figuring out how to bring employees back to work at an office once the investments have been poured into developing the physical space. According to a survey...
Tenant Improvement Allowance Negotiation Tips
If negotiated properly, a commercial lease can be a significant tool for a tenant. This is especially the case with regards to the tenant improvement allowance. This is often referred to as "TIA" or sometimes just "TI”. A tenant improvement allowance is a sum of money...
Construction Tips for a Successful Retail Space in a Post-COVID World
The pandemic as we know drastically affected retail spaces. The effects have led to a new retail experience. More than ever before, retailers must now consider their clients’ emotions, physical comfort, and health and safety within their spaces. Unfortunately, many...