Tag: Communities
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MVE + Partners Creates Communities from Former Retail
Malls and big box stores are continuing to go out of business due to a stronger reliance on ecommerce. MVE + Partners, a leading architecture firm, with a significant presence in Southern California, is building new thriving mixed-use complexes in a location that is seeing significant demand for housing with retail on premise. Overland and Ayres – Opened in September 2025, the…
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Building More Than Structures: Strengthening Communities
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When a construction‑oriented company steps beyond windows, walls and beams and becomes a catalyst for community healing, something remarkable happens. In one such case, Renewal by Andersen donated a major renovation to the Dempsey Center — a move that illustrates how firms in the built‑environment sector can become genuine community builders, not just contractors. Why…
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Crafting Communities and Capital in Commercial Construction
The modern landscape of urban and suburban expansion owes a profound debt to the astute and ambitious figure of the real estate developer. This professional is not merely a builder, but a visionary orchestrator, transforming raw land or underutilized structures into vibrant, profitable, and functional spaces. The developer’s journey begins long before the first shovel…
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Texas Multifamily Construction: Building Growing Communities
Construction projects are discreet, and so are the specifications that drive the costs. Building a multifamily property is nothing like putting up a retail store or renovating an office. A multifamily construction company has to juggle far more moving parts — dozens or even hundreds of living units, utility connections for every floor, and strict…
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Century Communities Picks LG as National Appliance Partner
Century Communities Inc. (NYSE:CCS) —a top national homebuilder, industry leader in online home sales, and featured on America’s Most Trustworthy Companies and World’s Most Trustworthy Companies by Newsweek—selected home appliance leader LG Electronics USA as its national appliance supplier, the companies announced today. This milestone agreement with the LG Pro Builder division will bring trusted LG kitchen…
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F.H. Paschen Celebrates 15 Years of Building Better Communities in the Mid-Atlantic Region
Fairfax County, VA – F.H. Paschen, a 115-year-old national leader in large-scale construction and infrastructure development has recently marked its 15th anniversary in the Mid-Atlantic region at a ceremony where the company commemorated their legacy of growth, community impact and infrastructure excellence. Opened in the Summer of 2010, the Mid-Atlantic office was F.H. Paschen’s first…
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Key Considerations for Building in 55+ Communities
Building homes for a 55+ community isn’t just about making smaller floor plans or adding a grab bar in the shower. It’s about understanding how people live when they reach a point where comfort, simplicity, and connection matter more than square footage or fancy upgrades. Many people moving into these communities have lived through decades…
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Why Fire-Resistant Construction Is Critical for Wildfire-Prone Communities
The Growing Need for Resilience Natural disasters are becoming more frequent and severe, posing a higher risk to communities in fire-prone regions like California. Despite some modern improvements in firefighting techniques and early warning systems, the built environment remains susceptible to natural factors. Many homes are constructed with flammable materials, creating a cycle of destruction…
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How to Handle Short-Term Rentals Within HOA Communities
Short-term rentals, which have become popular on platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo, are a prevalent feature in residential communities. This can be great for homeowners looking to generate extra income and offer flexible options for travelers, but short-term rentals can present challenges in homeowners’ association (HOA) communities. Generally, renting out properties in the short term…