Times are changing! Almost anything can be built today—thanks to the latest construction technology. A recent trend we see is building structures for cannabis production. That’s right! Buildings and factories efficiently designed to grow, cultivate, test, store, package, and ship this famous plant. Read on.   Cannabis! What To Know of This Market Cannabis might make you […]

Projects are becoming harder to build for one reason—cost. BASE4 believes in building projects that are both affordable and fast to build. Our expertise is in finding creative ways to reduce the cost of your project – through smarter design. We are architects & engineers rethinking how buildings get built to build faster and cheaper! I Want […]

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 Here at BASE4, we believe in a PRODUCT mindset—bringing standardization and manufacturing principles to an outdated system.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 […]

Apartment developers are subject to a variety of regulations at all levels of government. According to research by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC), the regulation imposed by all levels of government accounts for an average of 40.6% of multifamily development costs. The highest average cost is […]