The growing demand for mid-rise apartment buildings is creating both challenges and opportunities for developers.
Land keeps getting more expensive which means maximizing densities is more important than ever! When multifamily developers evaluate a new potential apartment site, they must assess what type of building will be the most efficient based on density, parking, and unit count. Two […]
Housing prices are skyrocketing right now, and developers have an opportunity to meet the need. But with high construction costs and fewer skilled workers, what’s your next move? In this article we discuss the potential in the multifamily market and how industrialized construction can get you building faster, cheaper, and better than ever before.
Supply Shortage
The […]
Your apartment has great STC wall ratings, so why are you still getting lots of noise complaints from tenants?
The STC of a wall is only as good as its weakest link. Today in our 3-part series on Keeping Apartments Quiet, we’ll highlight a few of the most common causes of hidden noise pollution and what you can do […]
Don’t we all want to learn how to keep tenant noise complaints to a minimum? Today’s Part 2 of Keeping Apartments Quiet will show you how!
Wall Composition to Reduce Noise Pollution
Sound waves travel through walls, infiltrating the adjacent rooms. Wall composition is critical to absorb sound and dampen the volume heard on the other side. […]
Keeping The Noise Out
When you live in an apartment, noise is everywhere. Noise reflects from hard surfaces, like walls, floors, and ceilings—adding to the overall noise level inside a room. With all the turmoil in our world, a safe and quiet apartment home is vital. Follow me in this 3-part series of How to Keep […]
We’ve recently discussed cold-formed steel and how it can be utilized with Industrialized Construction. With lumber prices soaring, developers are looking for steel solutions. The term “Steel” is one of those broad terms that gets thrown around a lot. Today we are going to take a deep dive into what we mean when we say […]
Cold-formed steel framing is outperforming wood framing in the construction industry right now. With a rising demand for improved standards in quality, security, and performance in construction—cold-formed steel framing can be considered one of the best construction methods.
Lumber prices are too high—what can I do?
Lumber prices have increased rapidly this year due to significant shortages. […]
New apartment designs for a new era
We’re living in a whole new world, and your next multifamily project must follow the new rules of living. People are living, working, and schooling in their homes with the need to keep spaces sanitized, separate, and convenient for living healthy and well.
Multifamily designs for the new normal
The COVID-19 […]
Thanks to technology today, developers are finding new ways to build using prefabricated, offsite, and modular solutions. Unfortunately, a lot of developers hesitate to go modular due to fears of room-size limitations or a “boxy” design, but volumetric modular design does way more than micro-apartments!
Here’s the great news: Multi-bedroom units are still an option with […]
Offsite construction is considered the future of the construction industry. Still, you might be wondering if it fits your next project.
One very popular offsite delivery method for urban apartment projects is modular over podium. This is a great option for many locations. Find out more below!
Podium Design in Brief
Podium buildings are comprised of multiple stories […]
