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What today’s renters want most
Here’s what renters want as the pandemic and mitigation efforts continue Apartment owners and developers have faced some serious challenges over the past year, highlighting the importance of knowing and understanding what renters want and need. As the global pandemic continues to impact our lives, those wish lists are changing to reflect new priorities. What…
Adaptive reuse of big-box stores soars
Here are some ways developers are repurposing this retail space We’ve all seen them: abandoned big-box stores emptied due to expansion elsewhere, new needs or changes in the business landscape. Increasingly, developers and owners are seeing the potential in these behemoths, particularly with emerging needs for warehousing and distribution centers as the pandemic drives demand…
Is modular construction right for your next senior living project?
Reasons to consider modular senior housing construction Modular, or prefab, construction is expanding the definition of senior living. If you’re wondering whether prefab is a good option for your next senior housing project, you’re not alone. As anyone working in senior housing knows, the industry is experiencing seismic shifts as the evolution of the aging…
This vs. that: underground parking versus at-grade parking
Here’s how to determine whether surface parking vs. underground parking is right for your project When it’s planning time for your next commercial construction project, considering parking solutions is a vital step in finalizing your vision. And it’s nothing to be taken lightly; the need for ample parking for function, marketability and code-compliance is important…
Multifamily real estate looks promising for 2021
Here are the multifamily real estate signs analysts are seeing Commercial real estate took a hit in 2020 due to the pandemic and efforts to control the spread of COVID-19. But analysts forecast a more promising outlook for 2021, particularly for the multifamily real estate sector, which performed better than most other sectors and retained…
Instacart releases first “New Year, New Cart” 2021 grocery trends report
Look at 2020 grocery trends helps store owners meet consumers where they are Grocery delivery services like Instacart were on the front lines of shifts in consumer behavior in 2020, rendering the data from the year’s activity valuable for forecasting consumer needs and wants in 2021. For those in the grocery industry, this information can…
What’s ahead for senior living in the new year
Here’s the senior housing outlook for 2021 As we come to the end of an extraordinary year and look toward the future, we’re eyeing some notable shifts as we share this senior housing outlook. For investors and developers in the senior housing market, 2020 has been a particular challenge as the COVID-19 pandemic took hold,…
Financing sources: commercial construction grants to support your next project
When it’s time to grow, it’s all about what you know When it’s time to build, securing financing is at the top of the to-do list, and taking advantage of commercial construction grants can help you lock in the resources you need for your next project. Even in these uncertain times, a number of grants…
Senior housing interior design trends for 2021
Several factors driving design in the coming year Wellness, meaningful experiences and convenience are high on the list of what seniors want to see in their senior living facilities, and these desires appear to be driving the future of senior housing interior design. As we look forward to 2021, we’re seeing lots of exciting innovation…
What’s ahead for commercial construction in the new year
Commercial construction outlook for 2021 As we head into the end of the year and the start of 2021, experts are eyeing the commercial construction sector, looking for indicators of what lies ahead. After almost a decade of robust commercial construction spending, analysts believe investors and developers could be hesitant to press forward at the…