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Senior housing as an extension of your care team
Smart design makes it happen; design-build can help When designing your next senior living community or senior housing facility in Rochester, MN; La Crosse, WI; or the Upper Midwest, thinking of your commercial build as an extension of your care team can make all the difference. Pivoting to this point of view enables you to…
Construction Lead Times: Thinking of building in 2024 and 2025? Now’s the time to start planning.
Construction lead times are lengthier than you might think. If you’re a developer thinking of breaking ground in the next 18 months, the time to get started is today. Though it may not be convenient for those considering a commercial build a year and a half from now, the market realities are making it necessary…
Continuous insulation gaining traction
Understanding what it is, legal requirements and how to make it happen. As energy codes continue to evolve, continuous insulation is a topic that has gained attention among commercial construction general contractors, and developers must keep an eye on emerging energy efficiency laws as they contemplate their next commercial construction projects. For example, in Minnesota,…
Value engineering and lifecycle cost analysis
Pro tip: value engineering is about more than stripping costs In this economy, getting value out of your commercial construction is more important than ever. Scratch that; it’s important to get value in every economy. So no matter what the economic crystal ball indicates, when it’s time to embark on a new build, the value…
Forging ahead amid inflation, high interest rates
How CRE developers keep projects moving despite inflation and interest rates If today’s economic climate has you feeling cautious, you’re certainly not alone. Between higher interest rates and lingering inflation, commercial real estate developers are facing some very real challenges and searching for practical solutions to keep their commercial real estate ventures moving forward. Look…
5 Most Commonly Asked Questions about Real Estate Development
You’ve decided to develop real estate, but before you do, chances are you have questions.
What is “progressive design-build?”
Understanding your options is key to every project The design-build model of construction has gained significant traction in recent history over traditional design-bid-build (DBB) construction models — and for many good reasons. Yet some considering hiring commercial construction general contractors for their next commercial build may not understand the project delivery nuances available, which can…
This vs. that: faux brick vs. real brick
Here are the factors to consider when choosing faux versus the real deal. Brick has a unique, timeless appeal, a look that many opt to include in their design-build projects. Developers who want to harness that appeal for their commercial construction projects have options when it comes to creating the brick look, including choices that…
Senior housing construction design for the staffing crisis
Addressing the workforce shortage in the senior living industry by design With the approaching swell of retirement-age Americans and the corresponding need for abundant senior housing, the industry is bracing for a staffing crisis. And that’s saying a lot since the senior housing sector is already having difficulty hiring and retaining qualified staff for current…
12 Reasons to Choose Design-Build (Infographic)
This infographic features results from a new Design-Build Institute of America study showing why more people are choosing design-build.