The Growing Opportunity for Senior Housing

Shanice Lodge What opportunities and challenges are there in the senior housing industry? With senior housing in critically short supply, many older adults are securing homes years before they need them. At current development rates, the U.S. will fall short by over 370,000 senior housing units by 2030. As the population ages rapidly—especially those 85 […]

Building Green, Earning Green: How Sustainable Construction Pays Off

In today’s construction landscape, sustainability isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a business strategy. From energy-efficient HVAC systems to solar-ready rooftops, building sustainably is no longer a luxury; it’s a smart investment. But what many developers, property owners, and contractors don’t realize is that sustainable building can actually put money back in your pocket—thanks to a vast […]

Understanding Construction Plan Holders and Their Strategic Role in Projects

In the world of construction bidding, having insight into every facet of the process can be the difference between winning a profitable project or missing out entirely. Among the lesser-known yet critical elements of the pre-bid phase is the concept of plan holders. These lists are more than just administrative artifacts — they offer a […]

Everything You Need to Know About the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) in Construction

Shanice Lodge For contractors and solicitors, the bids and awards process is a high-stakes game. There are bottom lines, project timelines, and other factors to consider. Yet there is another, overlooked/misunderstood entity at the heart of this process. Let’s demystify the bids and awards committee in construction bidding. What is a bids and awards committee? […]

Why Online Bidding is the Future of Construction

Shanice Lodge For a long time, the construction industry relied on manual methods of tracking that have led to wasted time, lost revenue, and human error. A survey released by TrackVia found that out of 500 US executives and managers in construction and engineering, nearly half still use manual collection processes to capture critical data […]