Your commercial facility can reveal a lot about your business. Whether it’s an office building, production facility, warehouse, or retail center, it acts as a giant billboard, communicating who you are and how you do it. Ensuring that your facility sends the right message can help you attract new business and outpace your competitors. A well-designed and well-run commercial renovation has the… Source ..read more

Are you ready to dive into the world of construction, but aren’t sure where to start? Our comprehensive guide is tailored just for you. Whether you’re a prospective project owner embarking on this process for the first time, or you’re a seasoned veteran looking to update your knowledge, our book has all you need to know to ensure your project progresses smoothly. This guide breaks down the… Source ..read more

There’s a lot to consider during the ideation phase of a development project: size, financial factors, material selection, and more. But there’s another vital aspect that can often get overlooked: zoning. Even if your building location is zoned according to your needs, these codes can have a significant impact on the decisions you make for your new development. We’re here to help get you... Source ..read more

Renovating your commercial space can be both exciting and daunting. A commercial renovation allows you to improve functionality and modernize or improve your place of work. These changes can have a marked and positive impact on your organization’s operations, from bolstering employee morale to boosting customer perception. However, a lot is riding on making the right decisions. Source ..read more

With shifting demographics, economic fluctuations, and a renewed focus on intentional and sustainable living, developers face new hurdles that challenge them to be more strategic than ever. At Horst Construction, we’re at the forefront of this evolution, ensuring our clients stay ahead of the curve. Here are some key considerations for multifamily development that will help you ensure future... Source ..read more

Staying on a budget without cutting corners in quality is a common concern for many clients. In today’s economic climate, it’s more important than ever to ensure you’re doing the most you can with the resources you have. For well over a century, the team at Horst Construction has been helping our clients do just that. We understand the challenges of budgeting a construction project... Source ..read more

Whether renovating, building new, or adding onto an existing space, every building project starts with a vision. The vision for your project is crafted by your organization’s needs and wants, and promises a better environment to live, work, learn, or worship. However, sometimes this vision can get muddied up in the minutia of the project. Partnering with the right project team can help craft a... Source ..read more

As a developer in the highly competitive multi-family housing market, optimizing your return on investment isn’t as easy as it once was. Minimizing your net-to-gross ratio within a building becomes crucial. Every square foot that doesn’t generate revenue represents a missed opportunity. In this blog, we explore creative ideas and strategies for improving area and unit efficiency... Source ..read more

The design-build project delivery method has become the option of choice for most construction projects in recent years. In addition to consistently delivering projects more quickly and for less money compared to methods like design-bid-build[i], the approach also has two major benefits for project owners: it reduces their risk and burden. In this blog, we’ll take a closer look at how these two... Source ..read more

Whether building from the ground up or renovating an existing space, a construction project will require you to make a plethora of decisions. Chief among these is selecting the building blocks of the project itself — the materials, fixtures, and finishes. The items you choose for your project will not only impact the final look of the building, but they’ll also influence functionality, durability... Source ..read more