What is a Site Survey and Why Might I Need One?
Site surveys are a necessary tool for determining property lines and the location of a property's features. Without these surveys, there...
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- Dec 5, 2022
- 3 min
What is a Feasibility Study? Why are they Beneficial?
‘Change is the only constant in life.’ Just as these famous words by Heraclitus are true for everyday life, they’re also true for...
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- Nov 7, 2022
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What is Building Decommissioning? What Are Some Best Practices?
In response to COVID-19, many companies have gone fully remote or hybrid, finding themselves with unused office space. If you’re a member...
Zane Muntz
- Oct 26, 2022
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A SHYFT Mini Blog - Five Ways to Cut Project Costs Without Cutting Quality
Construction projects can be complex. There are many elements that make for a successful project - one of those elements being the...
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- Oct 26, 2022
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A SHYFT Mini Blog: What is a Project Superintendent?
A project superintendent is the leader in the field who manages a;ll construction activities on one or more job sites. They are...
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- Oct 20, 2022
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Building Information Modeling – What is it and how is it used in the design process?
Building Information Modeling, or “BIM” for short, is a collaborative and holistic process used to create and manage information for the...
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- Oct 10, 2022
- 4 min
How to Manage a Corporate Real Estate Portfolio
As businesses and corporations exit the Covid-19 pandemic, the Great Resignation, and face the possibility of a recession, they are being...
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- Oct 3, 2022
- 4 min
The Benefits of Having Access to Nature in the Modern Office
The modern office has been an integral part of many of our lives since the rise of accessible technology in our society. Today, the...
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- Sep 26, 2022
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What is a Construction Loan and how do they work?
This is an introduction to construction loans! Unlike a mortgage, where money is loaned all at once, a construction loan is often “drawn”...
Samantha Bonner
- Sep 8, 2022
- 4 min
The Rise of Mixed-Use
As we inch towards the end of 2022, the narrative around real estate and development remains the same: these industries have been...
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- Aug 26, 2022
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What is a building assessment and why do I need one?
Getting a Building Condition Assessment (BCA) is a crucial step when making informed decisions that can significantly affect your...
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- Aug 15, 2022
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The Rise of "Eatertainment"
Many factors contributed to the rise of Eatertainment, or experiential dining, but the socio-economic conditions brought about in 2020,...
Samantha Bonner
- Jul 14, 2022
- 6 min
How Image Capturing Technology Has Streamlined the Design and Construction Process
Image capturing technology has historically been developed for alternate industries. Drones and 3-dimensional photography have been used...
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- Jul 13, 2022
- 7 min
The Good and the Bad of Renovating a Retail and Hospitality Space
Retail, Hospitality, and Restaurant spaces are a broad and ever-expanding category of uses and are one of the single largest employers...
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- Jun 28, 2022
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A Guide to Repurposing Vacant Buildings
Every town, big or small, has its collection of vacant and dilapidated buildings; those burnt-out structures with graffiti, broken...
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- Jun 27, 2022
- 4 min
Our Favorite Contract Furniture Sources Right Now
When selecting furniture for a commercial project, many are familiar with the big brands such as Miller Knoll (the result of the Herman...
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- Jun 27, 2022
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How Multi-Family Design is Adapting to Remote Work
Prior to March of 2020, a very small percentage of the workforce had experience with working from home in some capacity, while the...
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- Jun 27, 2022
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Top Retail and Commercial Design Trends Right Now
Smart Fixtures In 2022, lighting trends are looking more brilliant than ever, from soft illumination to sculptural fixtures, there is...
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- Jun 21, 2022
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Tiny Homes & Accessory Dwelling Units – The Future of Housing?
With an ever-growing housing crisis in the United States, many Americans are struggling to find safe, affordable housing options. Those...
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- May 17, 2022
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Rethinking Multifamily Amenities – What Do People Want Now?
Multi-family living is becoming more of a long-term living situation for many individuals, mostly due to its flexibility, convenience,...
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