Building Dimensions
Construction project hack: plan spring projects now
Start now for best results and a project that stays within budget Even before the autumn colors start taking hold in our region, the smartest among us are thinking of spring. That’s because these days when it comes to commercial construction, preplanning is more important than ever due to the trickle-down effects of the pandemic…
Top 5 challenges facing commercial property owners
Commercial property owners face a variety of issues from economic changes, finding & retaining tenants, to monitoring demographic changes. Here are the top 5 issues.
The pros and cons of TIFs
Developers who are exploring the option of tax increment financing would be wise to weigh all the pros and cons.
Composite building materials and construction materials shortages
What they’re made of, how they’re being used and what to consider Materials shortages in the construction industry come and go, but when it’s time to build, owners need answers. Paying inflated pricing for hard-to-get items, putting construction on hold or altering architectural design midway through a project can cause major headaches and drive up…
Apartment technology: once optional, now essential
To be competitive in multifamily housing, it’s high time for tech The multifamily housing market is going full speed ahead when it comes to apartment technology, and owners/builders who want to remain competitive or rise above the competition are finding it’s time to get on board. The digital revolution in multifamily housing hit 6G speeds…
New report says technology amenities drive senior community occupancy
Value of technology becomes clearer during pandemic Senior housing occupancy is increasingly tied to technology amenities. That’s according to a new Insights Report from more than 40 senior living communities across the U.S. The report found that 83% of respondents report technology amenities actually improve occupancy. More, the study showed that senior living communities are…
Small but important design considerations for senior living
Senior housing design: Here’s how to transform senior housing into senior homes When it’s time to think about transitioning into a senior living community, new residents typically want their new space to feel like home. The concept of senior housing for some can conjure up images of a stale, stark environment that may be utilitarian…
Resale is the new retail opportunity
Design-build can boost your likelihood of success Retail has faced its share of challenges in recent years: online commerce, a pandemic, supply chain delays, the challenge of drawing shoppers to malls, to name a few. But there’s at least one sector of the shopping industry showing extreme promise and opportunity for those ready to leap.…
This versus that: vertical construction versus a larger building footprint
Here are the pros and cons of building up vs building out When your next commercial construction project is in the planning stages, you could be in the position of considering whether to build up vertically or building out horizontally with a larger footprint. What costs might be associated with each that might not be…
6 fundamentals of senior living that show no signs of changing
COVID-19 has shifted many things, but these remain the same Most industries, including senior housing, have experienced disruption and change during the COVID-19 global pandemic. From hospitality and leisure travel to production and distribution to health care, we’ve seen massive shifts in the global landscape. Consequently, for some industries, things may never be what they…