You've been asking for it, so here it is. The last Monday of every month we're setting aside an hour just to connect, no presentation, no slides, just networking. You'll be placed in breakout rooms of 3-4 people, and we'll rotate rooms every 15 minutes so you get real conversations with a handful of different members throughout the hour. One ask: if you're joining, commit to the full hour. Rooms only work if everyone sticks around, jumping in and out mid-rotation leaves people short a conversation partner. First one is August 31st. Come ready to talk shop, trade war stories, and actually meet the people you've been seeing in the chat every week. If you are going to Flex Connect next month, it would be great to join the first call to meet some of the people also going to the conference. I look forward to seeing everyone there. wS

Thoughts on this layout? We don't have room for large semi access, but made it so we can accommodate box trucks and trailers. My plan is to condo this and sell off units. Open to any and all thoughts!

We have a client who uses Starlink for project internet and security. Tenants can use it and HD security camera footage is stored in the cloud. Anyone else?

Hi everyone! I wanted to see if anyone has implemented solar on their properties. For those who have: how has it turned out? For those who haven't, what kept you away?

I had an impromptu phone call yesterday discussing slab thickness requirements for mezzanines inside their Small Bays. The answer: it’s complex. Officially speaking, we need to run engineering calculations which include a plethora of inputs - foundation type (gravel, sand, void, etc), mezzanine layout and square footage, capacity (normally 100-125PSF for small bay, but can sometimes be required to be 150PSF due to building classification), and number of columns to name a few. Generally speaking, you MIGHT be able to squeak by with 4” slabs, but it’s risky. I prefer 5” minimum (gravel or equivalent substrate). If on a void, it could require thicker 6-8”+, or footers down the line. Then of course, what’s the cost? Is it more cost effective to pour 5” everywhere, 4” on half and 5” the other, or 4” everywhere and install footers as necessary? That’s when a good GC is nice to have. Don’t skimp in the beginning, or risk the biscuit later. I hope this helps generate better conversation around the topic during your development process.