The days of not “mixing business with pleasure” when traveling are over. Business activities are creeping into leisure travel (blogging and Instagramming, for example). And, leisure detours are quickly becoming a staple of business travel. With the blurring of the...
When building or renovating for hospitality, multi-family, senior housing or student living, managing costs and timelines are the hallmarks of delivering a successful project. And, managing costs and timelines can be complicated, right? Maybe not. Consider sourcing...
Generation Z is beginning to embark on adulthood and they are ready to travel—a lot! And, differently than you may expect. Born between 1995 and 2015, this demographic (74 million strong) has grown up in the smart phone, social media and climate change era. So, it’s...
For nine years, BDNY has been the must-attend conference for hospitality professionals. Featuring an exhibit space of 145,000 sf, with over 750 exhibitors, a slate of prominent industry speakers and social events, BDNY offers attendees a 360 degree hospitality...
We always enjoy attending HD expo. It’s a place to learn, connect with industry leaders and be inspired by the innovation and creativity exhibited by hospitality designers, developers and product vendors. This year we were particularly impressed with the new...
For every project, two considerations rise to the top—price and durability. When choosing materials for hospitality, multi-family, student housing or senior living projects, bathrooms are a key component of your budget and planning for future upkeep is essential. So,...
Officially, it’s considered an Antidumping and Countervailing Duty imposed in response to China’s unfair trade practices and pertains specifically to quartz surface products. That said, you are probably more interested in the implications to your business rather than...
by Kaitlyn Ziemer There are dozens of great countertop materials to choose from, but we’re going to address just four—marble, granite, quartzite and quartz—as these are the likely choices for a hospitality, senior living or student housing project due to their...
by Kaitlyn Ziemer Sourcing and shipping. These seem like pretty straightforward terms. But the subtleties of execution can have a big impact on your project—from budgets to deadlines, and more. However, choosing the right sourcing and shipping options for your...
by Zach Grabinski It’s been a while since there was a boom in the construction of institutional housing for seniors and students. The building of senior living residences has been stagnant since the housing market crash of 2008. Although student housing construction...