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A courthouse in New Orleans. An office building in Washington, D.C. A newspaper headquarters in Chicago. All three are enjoying new lives after being transformed by adaptive-reuse projects—part of a growing trend that might offer a solution to the nation’s housing shortage.

Transforming a nearly century-old industrial site in Raleigh, North Carolina, into a high-end mixed-use development wasn’t anything new for Brasfield & Gorrie. But that doesn’t mean the project was without challenges, including lead remediation, structural issues and—of course—the supply chain.

Design-build isn't the only hot construction project topic. Large renovations are set to make a comeback this year—and stay relevant for years to come.