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Cost and Effect: The Role of Value Engineering in Restaurant Construction

Modern Restaurant Management

How value engineering can be a restaurant construction solution in the face of rising prices and unpredictable supply chains. As the prices of construction materials skyrocket due to rising inflation and supply chain woes, budgeting for commercial development has become significantly more challenging. Talk the Talk. Lines and Designs.

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Defects in Buildings: What Restaurant Owners Need to Know

Modern Restaurant Management

In light of the recent Surfside condominium collapse of Champlain Towers South, many building owners and tenants are evaluating the condition of their buildings, including deferred maintenance items and potential construction and design defects. Even a small leak may be a sign of a much larger construction issue.

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Streamlining Restaurant Renovations with 3D Modeling and Design Technology

Modern Restaurant Management

This model enables restaurant owners and contractors to view the final design before construction as it provides detailed interactive digital models of the space. Furthermore, CAD supports the design-build lifecycle and maintenance, ensuring continuity and precision from the initial concept to the daily operation of the completed restaurant.

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Creating a Sense of Comfort

Modern Restaurant Management

He and his team considered having a woodworker make handmade partitions but nixed the idea due to concerns about longevity and maintenance. The renovation , managed by Brown & Glynn Construction, faced the unique challenge: a tight seven-day timeline for the overhaul of two bathrooms.

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Best Practices for Portable Heater Safety

Modern Restaurant Management

. “When used safely, propane is an ideal energy source for outdoor heating products—it’s low maintenance, environmentally friendly, and affordable,” said Bryan Cordill, director of residential and commercial business development at PERC.

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How hotel developers can thrive in a challenging market

Hotel Business

Capital is scarce, construction costs are high, labor is tight and interest rates remain stubbornly elevated. Were starting to see construction financing open up again, selectively, and for the right projects. While construction lenders are starting to re-enter the space, equity investors remain largely cautious.

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Atrium names Panzer SVP, capital investment strategies

Hotel Business

He’s successfully led all facets of multimillion-dollar real estate acquisition, design, construction, maintenance and renovation projects, according to the company. “I’m eager to share my design and construction leadership expertise to support Atrium’s award-winning hotel portfolio, which is known for great customer service.”