The Top 12 Reasons to Use Construction Technology for Retail Construction

August 5, 2019

With over 134.5 million square feet of retail space constructed around the world in 2016, demand remains high for new retail environments, despite the growing influence of e-commerce.1 This demand for new retail and mixeduse construction spans the globe, including in Mexico, China, Morocco, Saudi Arabia and the United States. Whether a construction firm has been servicing this sector for years or is just expanding into it, plenty of challenges are guaranteed. Thankfully, overcoming these challenges is made easier with the right construction technology. If you’ve got a retail project coming up or in progress, look for software tools that offer these 12 benefits.

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For nearly 60 years, Northmarq has provided debt, equity, and loan servicing to commercial real estate owners and investors through our offices across the U.S. Our investment sales platform offers acquisition and disposition services for multifamily assets in select markets. Find our local market experts at www.northmarq.com/offices. We offer clients the ideal combination of a strong national company capable of attracting a wide range of capital sources, a personalized approach to buying and selling multifamily properties, exceptional knowledge of local markets, and a robust loan servicing operation to manage the life of every loan. With decades of expertise built on strong relationships, employees find that Northmarq is a challenging yet supportive workplace where they are able to advance their career aspirations and future.

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