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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…

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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…

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Aging in place: Now a consideration for all demographics

This multifamily housing strategy is now more inclusive The term “aging in place” is frequently used to describe the ability of seniors to stay in their homes as they grow older. But these days, multifamily housing developers are looking at the phrase in broader terms and changing their approach to construction. How aging in place…

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Senior Housing Preferences: To know the future of senior living, ask the baby boomers

Recent survey details the demographic’s preferences As any developer knows, it’s essential to understand the market you’re trying to attract with your commercial construction project — whether in La Crosse, WI, Rochester, MN, or beyond. For owner/developers of the future of senior living communities in the region, that means consulting the baby boomer generation’s needs,…

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Multifamily housing: What renters really want

Owner/developers can remain competitive by delighting renters with these features To attract and retain renters in 2023 and 2024 in Wisconsin and Minnesota, it’s more important than ever to focus on providing the features and amenities that tenants really want. For owners/developers of multifamily housing in Onalaska and La Crosse, WI or Rochester, MN, it’s…

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The art of color forecasting

How experts predict color trends for commercial construction and other industries Color plays a pivotal role in many modern industries, from textiles, fashion and marketing to senior living, health care and retail interiors, and even the exterior of commercial construction and residential properties. From time to time, we look at the colors of the moment,…

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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,…

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From office space to residential oasis

Here are the characteristics that can make or break residential conversions As the needs of the working world continue to evolve, owner-developers are looking for ways to build the future of their businesses while ensuring agility in their commercial construction. As the world’s workforce continues to leverage a flexible, remote model, the potential for residential…

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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…

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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…

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