How Being Nimble Helped Apex Hotel Source Thrive During COVID-19 In early March 2020, Apex Hotel Source noticed their new business pipeline had slowed dramatically due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus outbreak. Based in the greater Dallas area, Apex Hotel Source supplies small and mid-sized hotels with LG digital signage and guest room televisions. “Everything dried up,” says Jim Krawczyk, Head …
In the last week of March, BuildCentral launched a new Construction Type dubbed COVID-19 Response to respond to the demand for temporary hospitals and quarantine housing. In this data set we feature the structures that are being built, expanded upon or repurposed in response to COVID-19. Here are a few findings taken from BuildCentral’s ConstructionWire database as of 4/15/2020. Total …
Micro-apartments are finally getting their due. Since the Great Recession, more people are choosing to rent. Sometimes, it’s out of necessity and insufficient income to afford a house in 2020…But today’s society is also becoming more mobile and less attached to things. The “tiny home” movement, KonMari method, and concern for our carbon footprint reflect a desire for a minimalist …
UPDATE: 4/1/2020 The Covid-19 outbreak has resulted in Governor DeSantis locking down Florida as of April 1. However, construction is considered an essential business per Executive Order 20-89. BuildCentral will continue to inform you of any changes that might arise in the status of construction in Florida. Miami, aka the Magic City, is one of the fastest growing cities in the country, and …
Micro-apartments are finally getting their due. Since the Great Recession, more people are choosing to rent. Sometimes, it’s out of necessity and insufficient income to afford a house in 2020…But today’s society is also becoming more mobile and less attached to things. The “tiny home” movement, KonMari method, and concern for our carbon footprint reflect a desire for a minimalist …
In the last week of March, BuildCentral launched a new Construction Type dubbed COVID-19 Response to respond to the demand for temporary hospitals and quarantine housing. In this data set we feature the structures that are being built, expanded upon or repurposed in response to COVID-19. Here are a few findings taken from BuildCentral’s ConstructionWire database as of 4/8/2020. Total …
Contractors face serious challenges when they are looking for commercial construction leads. Here are 7 tips that you can use today to find more work and generate more business. Factors to Consider When Generating Leads Goals and Objectives Without setting goals and objectives, you can’t achieve the results that you are after. Make sure your goals are realistic ones and …
Municipalities have started to react to the influx of new COVID-19 patients overwhelming ERs and ICUs. They are building temporary hospitals and repurposing existing convention centers and hotels to handle the patient overflow. BuildCentral has responded by developing a new construction type for its construction lead data products. Dubbed COVID Response, our research team is now adding these temporary and …
Construction work still continues in New York, Illinois and California despite these regions being on lockdown due to COVID-19. In California, we’ve cited these projects as still underway: Chinese Hospital Admitting 1st & 2nd Floor Remodel Project Type/Size: Medical Construction Type: Renovation Estimated Value: $30 million Sector: Private Location: San Francisco, CA 94133. 845 Jackson St (View Map) Details: Plans call for a 4,647-square-foot, …
If you’re looking for new multifamily construction in Massachusetts, then it’s a good time to take another look at Boston. With a population density of 13,841 people per square mile, Boston is one of the most congested cities in America. While New York City may reign supreme in terms of size and quantity of skyscrapers, you can get that same feeling …