If you are thinking of developing a Horizontal Apartment, you have probably thought about which community amenities to include for the overall project. It’s the era of change in multifamily housing design, and a few updates to the standard multifamily formula could drive up rent, increase occupancy, and lease-up, and ultimately get you the best return on investment (ROI). A […]

For the past year, developers have innovated to stay afloat during the economic standstill and pandemic-related production challenges. 2020 accelerated the need for the AEC sector to make better use of available technology. Now that we are coming out of crisis mode, which of these revenue-boosting Tech Trends should you keep in your toolbox? Two […]

Much has changed in the multifamily market due to COVID-19, including apartment sizes, amenities, and moving trends, but how do rental rates continue to change? Now four months into 2021, we notice the fluctuation of rental rates even within the same city. Apartments experienced an unprecedented bifurcation of rental rates over the past year, showing extreme differences among […]

Keeping up with trends and updates of 2021, today I talk about a term used in development—Opportunity Zones. Not sure what it is and how you can benefit from it—read on! What is an Opportunity Zone? An Opportunity Zone is an economically-distressed community where new investments, under certain conditions, may be eligible for preferential tax treatment.  Localities […]

As you already know, we are engaged in the 4th Industrial Revolution, and it’s hard to keep up with the many innovations in the construction industry. We know you can’t afford to fall behind on this—that is why this week, I give you a brief overview of robotics and how you can leverage automated modular methods to […]

For the past two weeks, I have discussed elevators—if you need one and what type? Now for the fun part! Today I download everything you need to know about Modular Elevators. What is a Modular Elevator? Modular elevators are turn-key, commercial-grade elevators that are manufactured offsite for speed and quality. They arrive on-site with a prefabricated structural body containing a […]

Last week we spoke about elevators—if they were needed or not! Since projects often require elevators, today we are going to describe the different types. Elevators are designed and fitted according to the building’s population capacity and code requirements. In the past, most elevators had to be controlled through a centralized machine room. Today, most elevators […]