The owner and founder of Joseph R. Alesia Design/Build, Joseph Alesia has been working in high-profile commercial construction for over two decades. Joseph Alesia expanded his business from a one-man operation to a national presence with over 140 employees that has completed hundreds of big-box retail construction projects.
Big-box retail, like many other retail sectors, are experiencing the squeeze of online competitors in full force as more “smart” buildings are being designed and commissioned. These are meant to adapt stores to the needs of consumers increasingly used to online shopping. This trend has a lot of potential to revitalize brick and mortar stores, returning them to something resembling their former popularity.
The green movement hasn’t forgotten construction either, as the demand for green buildings is also on the rise. Things such as LEED certification are practically mandatory in today’s construction environment for ground-up builds.
Moreover, new construction projects are slowing down. While not all firms are interested in them, retrofitting existing buildings and other renovation projects are becoming a significant part of the market as more and more stores are left empty, waiting for their next user.
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