The new edition of MULTIFAMILY Design+Construction's "Amenities Survey" provides the latest data on 131 goodies that developers, architects, and contractors have been specifying for their multifamily projects.
To get your personal copy, go to: www.BDCnetwork.com/Amenities2021 (short registration required).
The 2021 survey, which builds on data from previous studies in 2017 and 2019, also asked respondents how they were coping with the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Thanks to our 2021 Multifamily Amenities Study sponsor: EXACOR™ | Huber Engineered Woods
Many respondents took a variety of actions to deal with the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on their multifamily properties.
A new question asked respondents about smart "connectivity" systems. Many said this responsibility was an "after-market" extra controlled by the owner or developer:
Xfinity Communities was the leader in smart connectivity. More than a third said they did not install smart connectivity systems. That was something the owner did.
PROCONNECT FALL 2021 SCHEDULE
ProCONNECT is a series of events that bring Developers, Architects, and Contractors together with Building Product Manufacturers for one-on-one discussions about Attendees' upcoming projects and potential solutions from the Manufacturers.
This fall, four ProCONNECTs will be presented – two of them (ProCONNECT Single-Family and ProCONNECT Multifamily) "live" at exclusive venues.
Two new ProCONNECTs will debut this fall: ProCONNECT Sustainaibility | Wellness | Resilience and ProCONNECT Education (PreK-12 to University).
To learn how to participate as an Attendee or Sponsor, go to: ProCONNECT Fall 2021 Schedule.
CHECK OUT BACK ISSUES OF MULTIFAMILY DESIGN+CONSTRUCTION
The past issues of MULTIFAMILY Design+Construction are a gold mine of intriguing multifamily housing project case studies, new products, feature articles on leading multifamily firms, and new technology and solutions.
To view all 11 back issues (2017-2020) at no cost, visit MFDC Back Issues.
MULTIFAMILY DESIGN+CONSTRUCTION serves developers, architects, designers, and contractors in the $93 billion multifamily sector.
Related Stories
Giants 400 | Dec 20, 2023
Top 90 Student Housing Architecture Firms for 2023
Niles Bolton Associates, Solomon Cordwell Buenz, BKV Group, and Humphreys and Partners Architects top BD+C's ranking of the nation's largest student housing facility architecture and architecture/engineering (AE) firms for 2023, as reported in Building Design+Construction's 2023 Giants 400 Report.
MFPRO+ News | Dec 18, 2023
Berkeley, Calif., raises building height limits in downtown area
Facing a severe housing shortage, the City of Berkeley, Calif., increased the height limits on residential buildings to 12 stories in the area close to the University of California campus.
Sponsored | Multifamily Housing | Dec 13, 2023
Mind the Gap
Incorporating temporary expansion joints on larger construction projects can help avoid serious consequences. Here's why and how.
Giants 400 | Dec 12, 2023
Top 35 Military Facility Construction Firms for 2023
Hensel Phelps, DPR Construction, Walsh Group, and Whiting-Turner top BD+C's ranking of the nation's largest military facility general contractors and construction management (CM) firms for 2023, as reported in Building Design+Construction's 2023 Giants 400 Report.
Giants 400 | Dec 12, 2023
Top 50 Military Facility Engineering Firms for 2023
Jacobs, Burns & McDonnell, WSP, and AECOM head BD+C's ranking of the nation's largest military facility engineering and engineering/architecture (EA) firms for 2023, as reported in Building Design+Construction's 2023 Giants 400 Report.
Giants 400 | Dec 12, 2023
Top 40 Military Facility Architecture Firms for 2023
Michael Baker International, HDR, Whitman, Requardt & Associates, and Stantec top BD+C's ranking of the nation's largest military facility architecture and architecture/engineering (AE) firms for 2023, as reported in Building Design+Construction's 2023 Giants 400 Report.
Codes and Standards | Dec 11, 2023
Washington state tries new approach to phase out fossil fuels in new construction
After pausing a heat pump mandate earlier this year after a federal court overturned Berkeley, Calif.’s ban on gas appliances in new buildings, Washington state enacted a new code provision that seems poised to achieve the same goal.
MFPRO+ News | Dec 11, 2023
U.S. poorly prepared to house growing number of older adults
The U.S. is ill-prepared to provide adequate housing for the growing ranks of older people, according to a report from Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies. Over the next decade, the U.S. population older than 75 will increase by 45%, growing from 17 million to nearly 25 million, with many expected to struggle financially.
MFPRO+ News | Dec 7, 2023
7 key predictions for the 2024 multifamily rental housing market
2024 will be the strongest year for new apartment construction in decades, says Apartment List's chief economist.
Codes and Standards | Dec 7, 2023
New York City aims to spur construction of more accessory dwelling units (ADUs)
To address a serious housing shortage, New York City is trying to get more homeowners to build accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The city recently unveiled a program that offers owners of single-family homes up to nearly $400,000 to construct an apartment on their property.
