When Covid struck, homebound homeowners saw it as an opportunity for home improvement projects. The sector boomed during the epidemic as DIYers created home offices, exercise rooms and beautified their backyards. Revenues in 2020 alone increased 13 percent. The trend continues today, and 22 percent of homeowners are projected to spend $5,000 to $15,000 on …

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Today’s travelers are transforming business as usual in the hospitality industry. Typically, customers are thought of as business travelers or tourists. However, post-2020, travelers are booking overnight stays more frequently—and for more nights. Family members may tag along. Plus, they have newer criteria that seem counter to conventional wisdom. Business travelers, in particular, blur business …

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As top contractors for retailers in the U.S.A. for nearly four decades, The Beam Team has partnered with some of the most iconic brands in U.S. retailing. For example, we have been the nationwide fixture installation company to America’s top home improvement store, leading pharmacy, and biggest selling electronics retailer. But there is a difference …

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Building construction and retail construction may seem to share a lot in common. But they quickly diverge upon closer inspection. The experienced commercial contractor near you knows certain tricks of the trade to maximize your budget—and minimize downtime for your store, restaurant, or financial services location. Retail construction services integrate the uniqueness of your brand—inside …

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Is now the time to give your retail store a makeover? In your heart of hearts, you know when it is time. But when times are tough, when every penny counts, retail store managers and construction executives think twice before remodeling a retail store, QSR, hotel, or other chain. Once that decision is made, you …

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When it comes to retail fixture installation, The Beam Team has learned that major brands expect much more than nuts and bolts. Let us explore the must-have essentials of executing on fixture installation projects—to ensure fulfillment of the science and vision behind the plans. But first, we consider that a brand’s program manager or project …

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What kinds of commercial construction projects are at the top of the list in the U.S. today? The Beam Team continues to see activity in seven key areas: Retail Mobile electronics Restaurants Hospitality Grocery stores C-stores and fuel stations Franchises Of course, institutional buildings and general industrial building projects persist. Some view these as being …

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Are you planning to renovate your retail space, franchise, QSR, or mobile phone fix-it store? Over three decades, The Beam Team has learned quite a lot about what it takes to make your plans a reality. Serving retailers, restaurants, hotels, and other major brands across the U.S., our Georgia-based general construction company knows how to …

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With the continued skilled labor shortage, companies are actively recruiting military veterans to fill the gap. When it comes to finding disciplined, organized, and detail-oriented workers, military training can equip veterans with a competitive advantage that mainstream workers may not have. Characterized as being rooted in providing structure and camaraderie, the military system is designed …

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With 2019 in full swing, planning ahead to make sure your restaurant is the one restaurant goers want to flock to for important holidays and events is key! Whether it is an anniversary, a birthday, or a bigger national holiday like Father’s Day, people want to treat themselves and others to a relaxing meal, in …

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