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Negotiating commercial leases: Asking for free rent
Dale Willerton and Jeff Grandfield RetailFor many commercial tenants, negotiating a good lease or lease renewal against an experienced agent or landlord can be a challenge. While an entrepreneur focuses on marketing and managing, savvy real estate agents and brokers are specialized salespeople. Their job is to sell tenants on leasing their location at the highest possible rental rate.
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How will Puerto Rico fix its energy grid?
Michelle R. Matisons EngineeringPuerto Rico's death toll from Hurricane Maria remains hotly contested. The official government number stands at 55, but officials acknowledged that 472 more people died in September 2017 than the previous year.
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10 tips to create a safer workplace
D. Albert Brannen Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementProtecting workers should be a priority for every employer. This article lists 10 tips for employers who want to create a safer workplace.
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The era of talking highways: Do we need ‘smart’ infrastructure?
Lucy Wallwork Science & TechnologyThe term "smart" can cause a lot of confusion these days — the prefix is used liberally to make any new product sound cutting edge. But "smart" infrastructure is about interaction and communication, based on the logic of the Internet of Things (IoT), the fashionable concept of a network of devices connected to the internet, and the relationship between them. It's what happens when even your toaster is connected to the internet. But what does it mean for ordinary citizens?
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Florida debating generator requirements for nursing homes
Michelle R. Matisons Medical & Allied HealthcareWe have heard quite a bit about the demand for generators since recent hurricanes had a devastating impact on Texas, Puerto Rico and Florida. Many people may not realize that the average cost of a generator is a deterrent, which is why they are not common household or workplace items. However, the times are changing as people begin to realize how significant of a role generators play in saving lives.
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Technology driving construction changes in Europe
Andrew Gaved Facilities & GroundsOne of the defining questions in the European construction industry at the moment is how to reduce time on site. This comes from the logic that the quicker a construction program is completed, the higher the profit margins for the contractors and the quicker the customer can get to making money from whatever use the building is being put to.
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Negotiating commercial leases: Turnkey construction advice
Dale Willerton and Jeff Grandfield RetailFor many commercial tenants, negotiating a good lease or lease renewal against an experienced agent or landlord can be a challenge. While an entrepreneur focuses on marketing and managing, savvy real estate agents and brokers are specialized salespeople. Their job is to sell tenants on leasing their location at the highest possible rental rate.
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The importance of project governance and tactful decision-making
Daniel Waters Construction & Building MaterialsProject governance is a topic applicable to all projects, large or small. The difference is that the scale and formality will grow as the project increases in size. Commonalities of good project governance structures include signing the owner's representative first, establishing a project leadership team early, following defined criteria for success, managing stakeholders effectively, resolving conflict in a positive manner and using vendor resources.
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Infrastructure still needs help, but can the US afford it?
Lucy Wallwork Construction & Building MaterialsCities are not defined by a collection of buildings but rather by a deep web of movements, people, products or ideas. And it is infrastructure that knits together the different components of a city — where we live, work and play. It is also what links cities to each other globally.
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Somewhere to call home: Seattle, Calgary arenas tell two tales
Katherine Radin Sports & FitnessWith several professional sports leagues contemplating expansion opportunities, location is one of the most obvious factors to consider. Financial contributions from a team owner and local government also come into play.
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