Building Dimensions
Construction inflation
Where it’s been, where it’s headed and how it will affect your build Inflation is affecting every one of us, and that includes those of us in the construction industry. From baby formula to buttresses, pizzas to electrical panels, refrigerators to rebar and everything in between, prices are undeniably up. For developers, this poses a…
The latest on material lead times and labor shortages
Here’s how developers can adjust to these market shifts During the past 12 to 24 months, we have written about equipment and material lead times, subcontractor and labor shortages, cost increases and their compounded effect on commercial construction. For the entire industry, these market influences have placed additional pressure on projects and processes. The good…
Senior housing adaptive reuse options
Repurposing buildings provides another option for senior living facilities For many seniors, their golden years are a chapter of personal reinvention, and it turns out the same is true of buildings entering their golden years. Adaptive reuse gives buildings second chances, offering a new lease on life as a senior living facility. As owners and…
The 3 most common obstacles in senior living and multifamily development
(And how to overcome them.) Every experienced developer knows and anticipates obstacles on the way toward building senior living facilities and multifamily developments. The wisest also develop a plan of attack for overcoming those challenges. Whether you are new to commercial construction or a seasoned expert, we all encounter trials on our way to building…
From Babylon to Barre Mills, Wisconsin, biophilia is more important than ever
The trend toward biophilia continues to grow When Queen Amytis of Babylon longed for the verdant hills of her childhood, she turned to biophilic design to fulfill the deep need to connect to nature, and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon were born. Fast forward to modern times, and many of us are feeling a similar…
Multifamily housing demand continues to smash records
Here’s why multifamily housing has unprecedented demand Demand for multifamily housing continues to break records, and industry analysts say there is no end in sight. Yardi Matrix recently reported that 2021 transactions totaled $215.3 billion, up from $13.3 billion in 2009. For investors, there’s still opportunity to build multifamily housing units and take advantage of…
Six building design considerations to help ensure customer safety
We’ve all heard the stories about hordes of Black Friday shoppers descending upon a store with horrific consequences. And while every retailer wants a robust shopping season, no business owner wants their customers to be injured.
Do solar panels work better on a flat or pitched roof?
Here are some key points to keep in mind Deciding whether to opt for solar panels with your next commercial construction project is complex and should be based on financial, strategic and practical factors. After weighing the pros and cons, if you decide to install solar panels on your next project, you’ll also want to…
Sustainable building design: top trends
Sustainable building design trends continue to emerge, and it’s no wonder. According to interestingengineering.com, experts project that between 2015 and 2018, the number of builders worldwide who have more than half their projects certified green will increase 100 percent.
What’s a typical payment schedule?
Knowing what to expect for your commercial construction project is essential.