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Mixed-income housing: a tool for a more inclusive community
Business model showing promise for developers and neighborhoods Developers and community officials are embracing a new tool to address the affordable housing squeeze: mixed-income housing. As supply continues to fall short of demand for affordable housing space, officials are hoping this innovative approach can offer a promising investment for developers while providing housing that mixes…
How much does it cost to build a commercial building?
Knowing what construction of a commercial building will cost can seem like an impossible, even overwhelming calculation.
This versus that: stick frame vs panelized construction
Comparing and contrasting these building options When planning your next commercial construction project in the Upper Midwest, you may wonder which is best: stick frame or panelized construction. Both of these options have their benefits and drawbacks, so let’s compare them side by side to get a clear picture of which might be the right…
Construction project hack: plan spring projects now
Start now for best results and a project that stays within budget Even before the autumn colors start taking hold in our region, the smartest among us are thinking of spring. That’s because these days when it comes to commercial construction, preplanning is more important than ever due to the trickle-down effects of the pandemic…
The pros and cons of TIFs
Developers who are exploring the option of tax increment financing would be wise to weigh all the pros and cons.
Composite building materials and construction materials shortages
What they’re made of, how they’re being used and what to consider Materials shortages in the construction industry come and go, but when it’s time to build, owners need answers. Paying inflated pricing for hard-to-get items, putting construction on hold or altering architectural design midway through a project can cause major headaches and drive up…
Small but important design considerations for senior living
Senior housing design: Here’s how to transform senior housing into senior homes When it’s time to think about transitioning into a senior living community, new residents typically want their new space to feel like home. The concept of senior housing for some can conjure up images of a stale, stark environment that may be utilitarian…
This versus that: vertical construction versus a larger building footprint
Here are the pros and cons of building up vs building out When your next commercial construction project is in the planning stages, you could be in the position of considering whether to build up vertically or building out horizontally with a larger footprint. What costs might be associated with each that might not be…
6 fundamentals of senior living that show no signs of changing
COVID-19 has shifted many things, but these remain the same Most industries, including senior housing, have experienced disruption and change during the COVID-19 global pandemic. From hospitality and leisure travel to production and distribution to health care, we’ve seen massive shifts in the global landscape. Consequently, for some industries, things may never be what they…
Communication: the key to commercial construction success
Here’s how design-build project delivery improves communication The design-build project delivery method is forging inroads to improved communication throughout the commercial construction process, from concept through ribbon cutting. And the effects are a breath of fresh air over the antiquated design-bid-build model of project delivery. That’s because at the heart of the design-build model of…