By Taylor Miller, Project and Marketing Manager Whether developing commercial or residential projects, project coordinators will face challenges ranging from rising material costs to tight timelines. Value engineering could be the beacon of efficiency and cost savings you didn’t know you needed. Value engineering is a process of optimizing a project’s design, materials, and construction […]

By Taylor Miller, Project and Marketing Manager The real estate investing market has always been a lucrative pursuit. Its roots trace back as far as the late 19th century. Since then, the market has been forced to evolve through several transitionary periods such as the Great Depression and the housing crisis of 2008. We may […]

By Taylor Miller, Project and Marketing Manager The term “net-zero building” is relatively new however the idea behind it was born in the 1970’s when scientists began discussing the possibility of “zero-energy buildings.” The rebranded net-zero terminology has been defined as a building that produces as much or more energy than it consumes in a […]

By David Jacobs, Director of Operations Embarking on a development project of your own is an exciting and rewarding endeavor. However, it is also a venture that comes with many obstacles. This is particularly true if you are a first-time developer and not familiar with navigating the construction process. The key to a successful build […]

By Taylor Miller, Project Specialist & Marketing Manager Every architectural endeavor starts by considering the function of the building before requesting a construction estimate. What will it be used for? What kind of people will use it? This has been true since the very first structures were built. The primary purpose was shelter from the environment […]

By Taylor Miller, Project Specialist & Marketing Manager Lenders are still writing checks, but only for projects that pass today’s tougher tests. An obvious shift is underway in today’s commercial real estate market. High interest rates are in a state of limbo, making traditional property purchases more expensive and profits harder to come by. Many […]

By Taylor Miller, Project Specialist & Marketing Manager Artificial intelligence is a present-day force transforming how your competitors analyze, buy, and sell their investment property. Technology has always played a role in streamlining parts of the real estate process, but AI introduces a new level of sophistication. It can examine thousands of data points, detect […]

By David Jacobs, Director of Operations Understanding the complexities of construction warranties strengthens your position as a developer or owner and helps ensure your project is finished to quality standards. Warranties are a familiar concept to most people because they cover nearly all purchased goods and services. Construction projects are no different. There are multiple […]