property renovation
Raines Opens Newly Renovated Waynesville Inn & Golf Club in Western North Carolina
Raines | August 10, 2023
FLORENCE, SC — August 10, 2023 — Raines has opened the newly renovated Waynesville Inn & Golf Club. With the legacy of the historic Donald Ross-designed course at the heart of the company's vision, Raines, in partnership with Bobby Weed Golf Design, has transformed this iconic destination into a perfect blend of refined amenities and top-notch golf, all set within the stunning Western North Carolina landscape. “Our goal was to create a place where members and guests can enjoy both the laid-back charm of the mountains and the comfortable, updated amenities,” said David Tart, managing partner at Raines. “We took great ...
Embassy Suites by Hilton Miami International Airport Completes Multimillion-Dollar Property Upgrade
Embassy Suites by Hilton | August 7, 2023
Miami, Florida – August 7, 2023 – Embassy Suites by Hilton Miami International Airport is pleased to announce the completion of the multi-million-dollar renovation to its 318-room property. The six-month extensive renovation project includes fresh and modish updates to all guest rooms, lobby, breakfast area and more than 20,000 square feet of event spaces. Located at 3974 NW South River Drive in Miami, Embassy Suites by Hilton Miami International Airport is a close half mile from Miami International Airport and conveniently close to major Miami attractions, such as the Miami Seaquarium, Jungle Island, historic Coral Gables, trendy South...
Twelve Useful Tips for Hotel Renovations
Larry Mogelonsky | January 31, 2018
By Larry Mogelonsky, MBA, P. Eng. (www.hotelmogel.com) With the kids gone, it was time to follow the footsteps of many other boomers and downsize to a condominium. What started as a mere paint job, however, morphed into a $150-per-square-foot renovation of the entire apartment comprising appliances, lighting, flooring, soft goods, mirrors, kitchen and plumbing fixtures. What we ended up having on our hands was a genuine case of 'scope creep' – something not uncommon in any property refurbishment. Hotel renovations are a necessary dread of our industry in order to keep apace with the constantly changing décor trends, star ra...
Time is of the Essence: The Importance of Scheduling in the Commercial Property Renovation Process
Cicero's Development Corporation | January 4, 2018
PLAINFIELD,IL, JANUARY 4, 2018 -- One of the most crucial and sometimes overlooked aspects of a successful renovation project is scheduling. There have been instances where contractors have made a seemingly conscious decision to by-pass this important task not wanting to devote the time and resources that it takes to develop a realistic schedule, only to find themselves caught in the midst of chaos as a result of unforeseen obstacles and unable to properly recover as the project takes its course. Scheduling is developed not only as a means to gauge the progression of the project, but it helps eliminate or reduce project miscues, making ...