Construction budget
April 6

Construction Cost Estimating in 2026: How to Build a Budget That Survives Bid Day (Allowances, Escalation, Contingencies)

Construction cost estimating in 2026 is very different from what it was just a few years ago. Material availability, labor shortages, and tighter margins have… Read More

Grove-Park-Apartments
April 1

Value Engineering for Multifamily Without “Value-Engineering the Value” (Scope Options That Preserve Rents, Durability, and Schedule)

Value engineering is a core preconstruction service that optimizes project budgets while maximizing quality and functionality. Teams perform this service best when they tie it… Read More

Construction engineering or architect discuss a blueprint while checking information on drawing and sketching, meeting for architectural project of partner.
March 9

Section 3 and MWSBE Compliance in Multifamily Construction: A Practical Pre-Bid to Closeout Guide

When it comes to compliance requirements, you want to ensure that they’re built into your plan. No contractor ever likes having to add on compliance… Read More

apartment building construction
March 5

Build-to-Rent vs. Market-Rate Apartments: How Developers Choose the Right Model (Cost, Schedule, Operations)

Build-to-rent and traditional market-rate apartments may look similar, but they operate under very different assumptions. Unit layouts, amenity packages, construction strategies, and long-term management plans… Read More

Construction crew
March 4

Affordable Housing Compliance: Address These Before Digging

Affordable and mixed-income developments involve more than design, budgeting, and scheduling. They carry participation, reporting, and documentation requirements that influence how the projects move from… Read More

Close up of unrecognizable person signing a contract in the office.
March 1

HUD 221(d)(4) Multifamily Construction: A Plain-English Guide for Developers

HUD 221(d)(4) is currently one of the most popular financing structures when it comes to new construction and substantial rehabilitation of multifamily housing. Its combination… Read More