Student Housing Remains Strong
Student housing still has demand, but developers need a sharper strategy than before. The right markets remain strong, and well-located projects can still outperform. But developers need to evaluate rent growth, preleasing, supply, on-campus demand, and product fit before design begins. Student housing only pencils out when market and design strategy align early. Is Your […]
Hotel HVAC Systems in 2026: How to Choose?
The HVAC system is not just a mechanical decision. For hotel developers, it affects guest comfort, noise, energy use, room layout, maintenance, exterior design, first cost, and long-term operating cost. That is why the system should be evaluated early, before layouts, budgets, and MEP coordination are locked in. PTAC, VTAC, and VRF systems can all […]
Costs Keep Rising. Design Decisions Matter
Construction costs are still rising in 2026. But the bigger risk is not one material spike. It is the cost stack. Higher baseline costs. Inputs. Labor. Energy. Freight. Long lead items. And more projects are fighting for the same limited pool of skilled labor. For developers, the question is simple: Can your project move fast […]
Construction Labor Shortages Put Project Schedules at Risk
Higher bids. Fewer qualified crews. Schedules that shift without warning. Labor risk is becoming one of the fastest ways a project can lose predictability. Across the construction industry, companies are struggling to fill key roles, and those workforce gaps are already showing up in project timelines. For developers, this is not just a hiring problem. […]