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Community Happens by Design | Mile High CRE
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In Denver, real estate has long shaped the skyline. But increasingly, it must also shape something more vital: a sense of belonging. As cities like Denver face challenges like rising …
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100% Bonus Depreciation Is Now Permanent
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Here’s What That Means for Your FFE & Prefab Wall Strategy As part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) passed earlier this year, businesses can now permanently deduct …
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Smell That? The Workplace is Becoming a 5-Star Sensory Experience
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Walk into almost any high-end hotel, and you’re instantly greeted—not just by a concierge or plush furniture—but by a carefully curated scent. It’s subtle, but powerful. It says: “Welcome. You’re …
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The Glazed Tile Conundrum
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A Hidden Design Defect Leading to Grout Failures In multi-family projects worldwide, a popular type of glazed wall tile is causing significant issues that continue to go largely unaddressed. These …
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Want a Thriving Workplace? Think Like a City | CREJ
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Wonder isn’t frivolous – it’s strategic. People are seeking more than just a place to work—they’re searching for inspiration and experiences that energize them to do their best. This calls …
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From Healthcare to Hospitality | Mile High CRE
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Why Every Industry is Adopting Prefabrication The construction industry is at a tipping point. Labor shortages, compressed schedules, cost containment, and rising safety and sustainability standards are pushing every sector …
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Wood and Adhesives in Arid Climates
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Flooring Success in Colorado’s Unique Environment In Colorado’s arid climate, choosing the right materials, especially wood flooring and adhesives, is critical to ensure durability and maintain product warranties. Key Considerations …
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Small Details, Big Impact | CREJ
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How Boutique Design Transforms Commercial Interiors When you step into a thoughtfully designed space, something clicks. It’s more than just furniture placement or color schemes—it’s the way each element works …
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The Sustainable Materials Dilemma in Flooring
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The Sustainable Materials Dilemma in Flooring In the race toward sustainability, materials like low-carbon concrete, recycled components, and noise-reducing flooring have become staples in green building projects. However, these innovations …
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Diverse Workplace Neighborhoods | CREJ
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Don’t we all prefer the neighborhoods where the houses are unique, with cool, independent shops and restaurants, green space and cultural features that celebrate diversity? Home values in neighborhoods with these attributes indicate that we do, and people tend to value the same things at work that they like in life.
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Creative Design Approaches for the New World of Work | CREJ
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Our worldwide work-from-home experience over the last year has led to more people than ever considering the merits of great office design in creating supportive, engaging environments where people can be at their best. As organizations are writing their own playbook for the future of work, there is a massive opportunity to rethink what the office can be – and should be – for our employees and how we can turn the office into a destination, rather than an obligation.
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