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Think Local- Add to the Bottom Line: The Benefits of Hiring a Local Architect
A local architectural firm will have knowledge of economical materials- sourcing and labor rates. The architect is more likely to be able to reduce project costs by taking your design standards and suggesting labor sources and “equal” substitute finished materials from the local building market. Davis Wince, Ltd.’s knowledge of local building climate and finish materials helps us provide accurate project costs estimates through our extensive regional project experience. We can accurately forecast and control your budget because of our extensive financial knowledge of the local building industry and potential pitfalls.
Colorado area serves as case study for U.S. Retail Overview
Davis Wince, Ltd. associate, Sonja Mirsky shares her insights from the Third Annual Retail Owners & Managers Conference and Expo where industry leaders gathered to discuss the vision and trends of the retail market. Read more to find out the realities of retail in 2011 and the transformation of the retail space.
7 User-recommended Architecture & Engineering Tablet Apps
An impressive array of tablets have fueled new levels of on-the-go productivity for architects, engineers, project managers, and project owners. But how are professionals really using tablets in the field? These 7 user-recommended apps are a great place to start…
What Opportunity Does the Medical Mall Healthcare Model Present?
Today, there are over 50 medical malls located throughout the United States. They vary in execution, but the retail shopping center formula of providing a convenient group of products and services in one location has translated well to the healthcare industry…
The Evolution of On-Campus Retail
On-campus college retail is changing. Academic institutions and retailers need to serve the Gen Y college student in new ways. Smaller stores, national brands, and alternative delivery channels are just a few of the ways we see these needs being met…
Maximizing the Patient Care Experience
In his book, “If Disney Ran your Hospital”, Fred Lee explains that the patient care experience as a whole is critical to oustanding outcomes. Davis Wince believes that a significant opportunity exists for hospitals and healthcare facilities to support patients and thier loved ones through retail. The “Gift Shop” is evolving…
The Collegiate Consumer: Millennials Take Over
Today’s college students have four times the spending power their parents had, even after adjusting for inflation. Institutions of higher learning and national retailers are working hard to capitalize. This blog post begins an ongoing dialogue exploring the consumer behavior of today’s millennial college student…
3D Mapping Projection Technology:
3D projection mapping is equal parts artistic vision, cutting-edge hardware, purpose-built software, and marketing innovation. By plotting three-dimensional points onto two-dimensional surfaces, companies are stretching the boundries of design, entertainment, education, and architecture…
Retail Healthcare Clinics: the Customer is in the Driver’s Seat
Consumers “are shifting their demand for healthcare away from expensive, conventional physician offices with limited hours to affordable and convenient retail clinics.” These trends indicate a preference for market- and consumer-driven options such as affordable, convenient retail health care clinics over the traditional physician’s office, often bogged down in massive paper work and long waits for appointments.
Pre-design Architectural Services and Retail Location
The key to selecting your next retail space is location, location, location. And pre-design services. Even the most ideal location may have hidden problems that drive up build-out costs, create store design liabilities, or even negatively impact daily operations and profitability.
