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This vs. that: Rooftop units vs. furnace/condenser systems
Comparing HVAC options? Here’s what you need to know HVAC systems can account for more than a third of the energy used by commercial buildings, making the selection of your HVAC unit essential to the bottom line for your business. Selecting between two common types of HVAC systems, rooftop units or an internal furnace/condenser system,…
Start now for best price and lead time on your next commercial construction project
4 timing aspects impacting commercial construction project budget and schedule.
Lumber Prices are Skyrocketing
Factors converge to drive up the price of wood for construction This summer, we told you about the increased popularity of wood construction, and why it’s more popular than ever. Turns out, wood is once again having a moment, but this time, the news may not be so welcome to those hoping to build with…
This vs. that: Comparing biofilters, porous pavement and underground retention
With all you have to think about during site evaluation for your commercial construction project, there’s one item that can be overlooked: stormwater management.
Mixed-use senior housing in a post-COVID-19 world
Market forces pushed mixed-use to the forefront; now it’s different Just six months ago, we saw a continued meteoric rise — going on a decade — in interest in mixed-use development among those in the senior housing development industry. But today, with COVID-19 at the forefront of our minds, that interest has changed dramatically. Mixed-use…
Construction project financing 101
As a developer, here’s how to get started When it’s time to build or remodel, understanding commercial construction financing is essential to the success of your project. Yes, it can be tedious, and the process can be complex. Of course, you’re not alone: most of us are not savvy to the ways of financing construction…
Pros and cons of “Opportunity Zones”
Two years in, here’s what you should know, including how to best use them After two years on the books, we’ve started seeing the pros and cons of “Opportunity Zones” emerge. The program was introduced as part of 2018 tax reform legislation, providing potential tax benefits for those investing in designated distressed communities in the…
Rethinking tenant needs in a post-pandemic world
Though we’re still amid COVID-19, it’s already clear that the pandemic will have a lasting impact on tenant needs both short- and long-term.
4 ways to bring post-pandemic customers back to the grocery store
Agility is key in the changing economic landscape.
When are fire sprinklers required in commercial buildings
Understanding Minnesota and Wisconsin fire sprinkler commercial building codes.