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Tuesday, May 12, 2020

What Makes a Location Attractive for Real Estate Development?

William Jackson Fite Jr. is a pre-construction manager who is involved with value analysis, project management, and job safety. Since 2018, William Jackson Fite Jr. has worked at Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC, in Atlanta, a city with a projected growth of four percent over the next five years and is an ideal location for real estate development. Any cities with a growing real estate are known to possess the following elements:

1. Robust Economies - Attractive locations have robust economies with growth potential and they are somewhat resistant to external forces. A population of highly-skilled workers contributes to an expanding economy simply because it is the foundation of creating jobs. Moreover, these locations are resistant to economic cycles and changes.

2. Food infrastructure - Roads, highways, train stations and public transit, and city centers are very attractive to developers who want to make the project accessible to those living and working in the city.

3. Investment Potential - City leaders who understand private sector investment and development can facilitate the development process just by simply understanding what investors want, almost treating them as customers.

4. Leadership - City leaders influence investor interest in the city as a potential location for development. Leadership that makes growth and development a priority can influence and attract investors.

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Three Common Running Injuries


William Jackson Fite Jr., an assistant construction project manager at Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC, in Atlanta, is a graduate of Auburn University in Alabama. A member of the Cardinal Key Honor Society and the ODK Honor Society, he received his BS in building construction. William Jackson Fite Jr. enjoys running, and recognizes the importance of protecting himself from injuries during a run.

Many injuries sustained while running usually occur when a runner pushes too hard. Common running injuries include:

-Runner’s knee. While runner’s knee may have several different causes, it is commonly the result of overuse. When the cartilage of the kneecap wears down from repetitive compression, it can result in pain felt while using stairs, squatting, or sitting with bent knees for an extended period of time.

-Stress fractures. Small cracks that typically appear in the shins and feet of runners, stress fractures can result from training for a new activity with more intensity than the body is prepared for.

-Shin splints. Pain felt along the tibia after an unusually strenuous workout, such as increasing time or distance too quickly, can be the result of shin splints.

These common injuries can often be avoided by simply taking a few precautions. First, pay attention to what your body is telling you. While a little soreness may be expected from running, pain should not be ignored, so rest or a reduction of exercise may be required.

An exercise plan should be created to match your fitness level and goals. Before and after running, spend five minutes warming up the major muscles, including the hamstrings, quadriceps, calf, and groin, and avoid difficult terrain such as uneven pathways or hills until your body is physically fit enough for the activity. Lastly, avoid overexertion.