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An air-side economizer can affect equipment selection, exterior openings, ceiling space, controls, coordination, and construction cost. Finding the requirement late can lead to redesign and cost increases. Check Economizer Requirements Early   What an Economizer Does An air-side economizer allows an HVAC system to use suitable outdoor air for space cooling when outdoor conditions are […]

Extended-stay demand strengthened in Q1 2026, while rate growth remained limited. For developers, market demand is only part of the picture. Room layouts, shared spaces, building systems, staffing needs, and construction costs still need to support the operating model. Pressure-Test Your Extended-Stay Plan   Demand Outpaced Supply Growth U.S. extended-stay hotel demand increased 5.4% in […]

Multifamily demand is giving developers a stronger backdrop. Newmark’s Q2 2026 report recorded more than 279,000 units of absorption in the first half of the year, the second-highest first-half total on record. That creates opportunity. But stronger national demand does not mean every metro, submarket, or site is ready for the same product. Pressure-Test Your […]

When a major material price jumps after key project decisions are locked, the options get expensive fast. Changing course can mean redesign, substitutions, or procurement delays. And every project is affected differently based on the systems and materials already selected. Knowing which cost drivers matter most gives the team more room to adjust when prices […]