Many of you who are reading this are either building or working at one of our luxurious apartment communities where the focus is on providing the highest level of service to, and of course, getting an appropriate rent from our residents. At the same time, I know many of you are aware of our company’s long involvement and commitment to affordable housing, but I worry that not everyone in the company is, and it’s important to me that you are.…
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In the News: Mark Weisner, “Where’s the Work” Forum Panelist
Posted on December 4, 2018Senior Vice President of Preconstruction, Mark Weisner participated on the Maryland Construction Network’s elite panel of Developer-Builders and General Contractors for the “Where’s the Work” Forum, held earlier this month in Rockville, MD. The panel discussion covered an array of topics including a develop-minded construction approach, regional market trends, and upcoming opportunities in Montgomery County. There were several questions regarding the Purple Line, MTA’s new light rail system that will connect to Metro’s Red and Orange Lines in Montgomery…
How Brand Development makes a great first and lasting impression. Think about your favorite retailers, restaurants, and products. What about them draws you to spend time and money on them? Maybe you feel at home in the atmosphere, or perhaps you notice details in the color scheme of the logo and decor that connect with you. These are the details that Bozzuto’s Brand Development team obsesses over every day as they craft custom brand identities for the communities we develop…
Is the Construction Industry Ripe for Disruption?
Posted on August 23, 2018As customer preferences evolve and change, businesses across all industries are faced with the pressure to innovate and offer the next best thing. Within the construction industry, we have watched the pace of production and innovation increase minimally over the years, which raises concern as to whether our industry is ripe for disruption. First, let’s define disruption. “Disruptive Innovation” was first coined by one of the most influential business theorists in modern history, Clayton Christensen. Christensen defines the phrase as……
We are proud of all the talented and phenomenal developers who work for our company. We are constantly looking for the right person for every job—regardless of their race, religion or gender. So, while there aren’t many women developers in our industry, Bozzuto Development Company (BDC) enlists a strong team with an equal proportion of women and men. To give you an inside look at what it’s like to be a developer, we spoke with a few of the women…
Lately, we have been wondering about the truth behind home improvement shows. Is it that easy to renovate a home in a few weeks? Should we break out our sledgehammers and go “open concept”? Before we got too carried away, we reached out to two of our Bozzuto Homes experts, Design Coordinator Katie Luka and Purchasing Manager Andrew Bolton. What’s the most unrealistic part of home improvement shows? Katie: Budgets. Andrew: I think scheduling is a big part of it,…
Have you ever wondered how our communities are created? What work goes into developing the final product? While every project involves a consistent approach, each community is intended to be unique based on the opportunity’s context, challenges and “soul.” Here’s a step-by-step overview of the process the Bozzuto Development Company (BDC) follows. Step 1 – Land Acquisition and Joint Venture Partnerships Bozzuto Development begins work long before a site has been found. Our team is constantly searching for the perfect…