What are renters really looking for in 2025? Developers who prioritize lifestyle, flexibility, and wellness are staying ahead—and filling units faster. These 6 design strategies are helping developers build for what’s next. Let’s Discuss Your Next Multifamily Project 🔍 What’s Trending in 2025 Multifamily Design Smart design isn’t about square footage—it’s about making every inch […]
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Grab Bars Now Required in All Showers? Here’s What NFPA 101 Says
A National Code Shift Is Already Underway A quiet—but essential—code update is catching design teams by surprise. NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code) now requires grab bars in all tubs and showers—not just ADA units. This change is already being enforced in several states and is expected to spread nationwide. If you’re designing hotels or apartments, this could impact your […]
Streamlining Permits to Save Time & Money
What if you could cut weeks off your project schedule, just by getting your permit approved on the first pass? Permitting delays increase costs, add risk to your project, and make it harder to stay on schedule. Let’s Talk Permit Strategy Avoid Costly Resubmissions Projects that require 2–3 resubmissions can see their timelines increase by […]
The Future of Multifamily Housing Arrives Now
What if you could deliver 50 units faster—without sacrificing quality? High costs and long timelines are squeezing multifamily developers. Our factory-first approach combines precision design and partner manufacturing to deliver projects faster, at lower cost, and with consistent quality. Let’s Discuss Your Project BASE4 Delivers Factory-Ready Multifamily Designs BASE4 supports multifamily developers with fully coordinated, […]
We Do Interiors Too: Smart Design for Fast-Moving Developers
From concept to install, our Interior Design team delivers what builders actually need. Let’s Talk Interiors What if your interior design team actually made your job easier? Disjointed design firms slow down schedules, miss brand standards, and drive up costs. At BASE4, our in-house Interior Design (ID) team works side-by-side with architecture and MEP, so […]
U.S. Hospitality Market Update: Key Trends and Performance Data
What’s Next for Hotels in 2025? Hotel demand is steady—but rising costs and slimmer margins are forcing developers to rethink their next move. Here’s the latest U.S. hotel performance data and how BASE4 is helping clients adapt in 2025. Let’s Discuss Your 2025 Project 📉 Slower Growth, Smarter Development CBRE now forecasts RevPAR growth of 1.3% in 2025, with: […]
Lumber Prices Are Climbing Again—Are You Ready?
Framing Packages Are Spiking. Do You Have a Plan? Wood framing costs are up again. Lumber futures have jumped nearly 15% this quarter alone. And that’s not all… Meanwhile, domestic production is down 2.1%, and imports have fallen 5.1%—creating the tightest supply since 2019. On top of that, Canadian Lumber Duties are also expected to […]
Prefab-Ready Design for the Great Outdoors
Glamping, RV resorts, cabins—it’s not just camping anymore. Outdoor hospitality is booming, and we know how to design it smarter, faster, and prefab-ready. Let’s Plan Your Project The Outdoor Hospitality Boom Demand for nature-based lodging is skyrocketing. Glamping resorts, tiny cabin villages, and upscale campgrounds are popping up across the U.S. Developers need an efficient, […]
Rising Construction Wages: Should You Rethink Where You Build?
Some states saw an 11% spike in construction wages this year. That may sound like a local trend—but it could raise your entire project budget if you build in the wrong region.2 Let’s Discuss Smart Locations Construction Costs Are Climbing—But Not Everywhere The labor market is shifting. In April 2025, average construction wages rose as […]
Apartment Sizes Are Growing Again
📏 Apartment Sizes Are Changing Again After a decade of shrinking floorplans, U.S. apartments are getting larger again. In 2024, the average size of new apartments increased to 908 square feet, up from 891 square feet in 2022. Studios and one-bedrooms saw the biggest gains, adding up to 13 square feet year-over-year. This shift is especially […]