Construction

One of our favorite architects discusses his role in strip mall development, and what architects can and should do. Read Ernie’s comments

The answer depends on the sector. Residential construction is off about 40%, and labor has dropped slightly in that sector, however commercial construction costs, including strip malls, have not seen this decrease. In some submarkets construction labor costs have escalated since May 2007. We need to accept that the old domestic demand and […]