Category: Guest Articles

The retail world is always changing to match how people live, work and play, and right now, it’s changing faster than ever. Customers don’t just go to stores to shop. They go for experiences like pop-up shops, brand events, live shows and community meetups. Because of this, retail spaces must be more than just places of business. They need to be adaptable to trends, generational interests and evolving consumer expectations. Contractors who build retail, hospitality and mixed-use spaces often see first hand how tenant needs evolve over time, which provides insight into how buildings can be constructed to remain adaptable. This is changing how retail projects are planned and built, as this guest article from Chase Manning, Principal at Dowdle Construction Group, explains…