Hotel margins are tighter than ever. Land costs are up. Construction timelines are under pressure. And lenders want clearer paths to stabilization. That’s why more hotel developers are turning to dual-branded hotels—not as a branding play, but as a financial and operational strategy. Talk Through Your Dual-Brand Strategy   Why Dual-Branding Works Right Now A dual-branded hotel […]

Student housing demand remains strong — but the rules have changed. National occupancy reached 95.1% this academic year, one of the highest levels on record. At the same time, rent growth slowed to 0.8% year over year, returning to normal after several aggressive leasing seasons. Strong demand continues across most student housing markets. Even with more competition, […]

Rents aren’t jumping. Lease-ups are slower. Capital is cautious. If multifamily feels harder than it did a couple of years ago, you’re not imagining it, but this isn’t a downturn. It’s a reset after a historic supply surge. Talk Through Your Multifamily Strategy   What’s Actually Happening The market is absorbing one of the largest […]

Colder weather is moving in! Let’s talk about the heating on your multifamily developments. Heating is one of the most energy-consuming aspects of any project. As a developer, you know that there are different options, gas or electric. However, when it comes to choosing which option, it’s always ideal to select the most efficient and […]

It’s no wonder that BASE4 continues to rank high on the list of Best Architecture & Engineering Firms for hospitality- and multifamily-focused projects! Here at BASE4, we believe in a PRODUCT mindset—bringing standardization and manufacturing principles to an outdated system. We get the job done faster, cheaper, and better! We are architects & engineers rethinking the way […]

Modular and offsite construction are considered great options for their numerous benefits, like reducing waste, cost-effectiveness, faster construction, higher quality control, and flexibility. These types of construction offer many advantages in various areas of the building process. As a result, more developers and builders are adopting these cost- and labor-saving methods. In addition, modular projects can […]

Are architects the reason for high prices in the construction sector today? Architects charge big, but who can blame them? They are in a service industry, incentivized to design uniquely beautiful projects. The more time spent on a project, the more creative and unexpected—the better, right? With high architectural prices and designs that do not consider current construction prices, […]

With the soaring cost of building materials, developers, builders, and contractors want the best floor system to build faster/cheaper for their projects. Luckily, you have options! Read on! Moxy Hotel – Omaha, NE. Picture courtesy of Hawkeye Hotels and New Generation Construction (NGC) A floor framing system is a set of structural elements that supports a […]

As a developer, you must make difficult decisions in order to keep costs low, especially now with inflation rates, materials shortages, and delays. From the design process to the construction of your project, you must decide which direction to go when it comes to the materials to use in your development. So today, we dive […]

The U.S. has a severe housing shortage due to home prices and rents soaring nationwide. Home prices have increased more than 30% over the past couple of years, making homeownership impossible for millions of Americans. So why is this happening, and what can developers do about it? Why is this happening? According to the Freddie Mac […]