Is Your Retail or Restaurant Facility a Candidate for Adaptive Reuse?

By Gary Cohn, RA, Director of Institutional A&E Services, published in the November 2025 edition of Retail & Restaurant – Facility Business

With shifting consumer habits and an oversupply of traditional retail space in many markets, adaptive reuse has become a strategic solution for owners and operators in the retail and restaurant sectors. Repurposing an existing facility — whether it’s a former big box store, strip mall, or standalone restaurant — can be faster, more cost-effective, and more sustainable than ground-up development. But not every building is ready for a second act.

A Property Condition Assessment (PCA) tailored for adaptive reuse can uncover both opportunities and limitations, helping stakeholders make informed decisions early in the process.

For more on Adaptive Reuse, read the full article here.