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Developers Decide: Podiums vs Wraps

The growing demand for mid-rise apartment buildings is creating both challenges and opportunities for developers.

Land keeps getting more expensive which means maximizing densities is more important than ever! When multifamily developers evaluate a new potential apartment site, they must assess what type of building will be the most efficient based on density, parking, and unit count. Two […]

By |November 25th, 2020|Hotel Construction, Hotel Design, Hotel Development|0 Comments

Rising Housing Costs = Apartment Opportunities

Housing prices are skyrocketing right now, and developers have an opportunity to meet the need. But with high construction costs and fewer skilled workers, what’s your next move? In this article we discuss the potential in the multifamily market and how industrialized construction can get you building faster, cheaper, and better than ever before.

Supply Shortage

The […]

By |November 19th, 2020|Hotel Construction, Hotel Design, Hotel Development|0 Comments

Quieter Apartments = Higher Rents, Pt3

Your apartment has great STC wall ratings, so why are you still getting lots of noise complaints from tenants?

The STC of a wall is only as good as its weakest link. Today in our 3-part series on Keeping Apartments Quiet, we’ll highlight a few of the most common causes of hidden noise pollution and what you can do […]

By |November 6th, 2020|Hotel Construction, Hotel Design, Hotel Development|0 Comments

Stop Noise Pollution in Apartments, Pt2

Don’t we all want to learn how to keep tenant noise complaints to a minimum? Today’s Part 2 of Keeping Apartments Quiet will show you how!

Wall Composition to Reduce Noise Pollution

Sound waves travel through walls, infiltrating the adjacent rooms. Wall composition is critical to absorb sound and dampen the volume heard on the other side. […]

By |October 29th, 2020|Hotel Construction, Hotel Design, Hotel Development|0 Comments

Quieter Apartments = Higher Rents

Keeping The Noise Out

When you live in an apartment, noise is everywhere. Noise reflects from hard surfaces, like walls, floors, and ceilings—adding to the overall noise level inside a room. With all the turmoil in our world, a safe and quiet apartment home is vital. Follow me in this 3-part series of How to Keep […]

By |October 15th, 2020|Hotel Construction, Hotel Design, Hotel Development|0 Comments

Cold Formed Steel vs Structural Steel

We’ve recently discussed cold-formed steel and how it can be utilized with Industrialized Construction. With lumber prices soaring, developers are looking for steel solutions. The term “Steel” is one of those broad terms that gets thrown around a lot. Today we are going to take a deep dive into what we mean when we say […]

By |October 7th, 2020|Hotel Construction, Hotel Design, Hotel Development|0 Comments

Rising Lumber Prices = Time To Consider Steel

Cold-formed steel framing is outperforming wood framing in the construction industry right now. With a rising demand for improved standards in quality, security, and performance in construction—cold-formed steel framing can be considered one of the best construction methods.

Lumber prices are too high—what can I do?

Lumber prices have increased rapidly this year due to significant shortages. […]

By |September 25th, 2020|Hotel Construction, Hotel Design, Hotel Development|0 Comments

Covid is Changing Apartment Design

New apartment designs for a new era

We’re living in a whole new world, and your next multifamily project must follow the new rules of living. People are living, working, and schooling in their homes with the need to keep spaces sanitized, separate, and convenient for living healthy and well.

Multifamily designs for the new normal

The COVID-19 […]

By |September 16th, 2020|Hotel Construction, Hotel Design, Hotel Development|0 Comments

Spacious Modular Apartments

Thanks to technology today, developers are finding new ways to build using prefabricated, offsite, and modular solutions. Unfortunately, a lot of developers hesitate to go modular due to fears of room-size limitations or a “boxy” design, but volumetric modular design does way more than micro-apartments!

Here’s the great news: Multi-bedroom units are still an option with […]

By |September 9th, 2020|Hotel Construction, Hotel Design, Hotel Development|0 Comments

Double Time Your Build: Podium + Modular

Offsite construction is considered the future of the construction industry. Still, you might be wondering if it fits your next project.

One very popular offsite delivery method for urban apartment projects is modular over podium. This is a great option for many locations. Find out more below!

Podium Design in Brief

Podium buildings are comprised of multiple stories […]

By |August 27th, 2020|Hotel Construction, Hotel Design, Hotel Development|0 Comments