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 […]
Category Archives: Market & Industry Trends
A Solution | The Modular Elevator
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 […]
Developers: Make sure you pick the right elevator!
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 […]
Developers: Do you really need an elevator?
Lately, I have discussed amenities for multifamily projects. Now it’s time to talk about elevators! Does your project need one? If so, how do you select one? I am here to help. Do I Need an Elevator? Elevators are the most common way to provide inclusive access to multistory buildings. They are often the only way residents with […]
2021 Multifamily Trend to Watch | Horizontal Apartments
Builders are struggling right now to put up entry-level homes at a reasonable price. The high costs of land, labor, materials, and regulation make building low-cost homes less lucrative for developers, shifting the market towards rental properties and apartment communities. With the current migration to the suburbs, renters are looking for additional space and a […]
Developers: Here is where to build in 2021
As discussed in a previous week’s newsletter about trending amenities, many aspects of American life have been significantly impacted by the pandemic, changing the way we live and work. Due to the shifting economy, rise in remote work opportunities, and desire to relocate to less densely populated areas, people have decided to move. Where is everybody going? Around […]
Developers: Amenities to include in your 2021 projects
The world of multifamily amenities has significantly changed in the past year and renters are willing to pay more if it means living in a unit that has premium amenities and upgrades that make their day-to-day lives easier and more enjoyable. In a Schlage and Wakefield Research survey of 1,000 U.S. multifamily renters, 86% of millennials say they […]
Developers: Let the robots do the parking!
As an avid AEC futurist, I frequently address the need to move from archaic construction methods to embrace all forms of construction technology. Enter Robots—perhaps the coolest technology of them all! But can they help you? A Robot That Parks My Car? With an automated parking system, it is possible! An automated parking system is a […]
Virtual Reality | A Gamechanger For Developers
Today we dive into one amazing technological advancement that can help rent out your apartments before they are built and keep everyone safe while doing it! Virtual Reality Increases Pre-Leasing Speed. Virtual Reality (VR) is a Game Changer! VR is not just for video games—this technology has huge potential for getting your apartments leased even before they are […]
Latest Changes to the Housing Market: Migration to The Suburbs
The pandemic shook up how we live and boosted migration from the cities to the suburbs. Therefore, the multifamily market is set to drastically improve in 2021. But how can you build apartments and mitigate rising construction costs? After several months of shelter-in-place orders, the desire to have more space and the potential for more people to work remotely […]