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The Uberization of New-Home Sales

Pro Builder

At that time, walk-in traffic to our model homes and on-site sales offices dropped by 30% to 40%, yet our sales volume was increasing, not decreasing. Seeing this data, combined with a struggle to keep the retail hours of all the model homes fully staffed, caused us to make a permanent shift in how we approached selling homes.

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The Power of Augmented Reality (AR) in Construction

Autodesk Construction Cloud

In retail, brands are adopting augmented reality to enrich the online shopping experience, allowing shoppers to see what an item (e.g., AR can also be used to showcase 3D models and even provide tours, giving clients a solid idea of what a building would look like before it’s built. AR technology can also improve safety on the jobsite.

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State of the Construction Industry: April Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

AI has the potential to help with challenges like schedule overruns and safety concerns. For example, project schedule optimizers using AI could consider all the possibilities for project delivery and timelines. BIM will help coordinate the project’s complex schedules and budgets so it’s completed in time for the 2024 Summer Olympics.

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In Home Sales, There’s No Such Thing As Luck

Pro Builder

Cantrell Homes was building about 45 homes annually with no model or sales office or dedicated sales staff? . With that, Trendsetter opened a second model home and sales gallery in Hickory Valley in the midst of the pandemic. . Retail vs. Real Estate. Trendsetter Homes is now in the retail business, not the real estate business.

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Ambulatory surgical centers help reduce patients’ pandemic concerns

The Korte Company

The popularity of the ambulatory surgical center model has ebbed and flowed for years. . The facilities often feature less restrictive building codes as well as simpler staffing models and design plans. There were staffing shortages, scheduling challenges and mandatory capacity limitations. And it has yet to settle.

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The Future of the New-Home Design Studio

Pro Builder

Specifically, today’s consumers want the same on-demand, omni-channel, interactive, customer-focused purchasing experience they've been getting from other retailers for years. Home Builders' Design Studios Go for a Retail Spin. A Fresh Take on Model Homes. Hybrid (and on-demand) is here to stay, so let’s get to it. .

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With Inflation, How Can We Help Construction Costs Stay Down?

Fieldwire

Building Information Modeling Building information modeling (BIM) can be your saving grace. The technology’s three-dimensional building models are full of valuable information about the structure’s geometry, allowing you to identify the smallest mistakes. BIM can help you reduce that number to zero for all your projects.