Entering 2026, the senior living industry has momentum as providers make gains in occupancy and margins.  All of that hinge on operators acting now – sometimes with bold intentions.  Senior living leaders know well that they must serve a new and larger generation than ever before with the arrival of the baby boomers. New preferences and older adults than previous generations are both an opportunity and a potential challenge ahead.   Read the Full Article Here!

According to Hotel Dive - Luxury travelers and major eventgoers are slated to drive hotel demand this year, while rising labor costs and advancements in artificial intelligence could shift hospitality operations.
Following a year of broad economic uncertainty that stifled growth for hotels, hospitality industry leaders are looking toward 2026 with cautious optimism. 
Rising operational costs are slated to challenge owners this year and lower-tier segments could struggle amid a growing wealth bifurcation. 
​However, opportunities loom on the travel and technology fronts. And through it all, hotel companies are expected to fortify their portfolios with new brand offerings and partnerships.  Read the Full Article HERE!

 An article from Senior Housing News displays that about half of all senior living communities in the U.S. are at least 25 years old in 2025, that is according to NIC data. Operators are updating them for a new generation.
Regular maintenance and upgrades can help operators remain competitive and keep a community from falling into obsolescence. Senior living operators have many priorities, from new amenities to updated staff areas, but only a finite budget with which to accomplish them. What operators prioritize in a renovation or repositioning project could make or break the community’s success. 
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We’re proud to have partnered with several properties recognized among Condé Nast Traveler’s 2025 award winners, including Tetherow Resort and The Nines.  From downtown destinations to high-desert retreats, we bring your vision to life, wherever your project may be.
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The baby boomers are a “plug-and-play” generation with regard to technology, and senior living operators are preparing for their arrival by building out new tech infrastructure and programs to navigate an ever-complicated world of new devices and services.  ​Read the full article from Senior Housing News here:  

There are several key use cases for AI in the AEC industry. For one, there’s generative design, which AEC firms can leverage for design optimization. Engineers and other stakeholders can enter constraints, such as budgets, energy efficiency goals and square footage amounts, into AI-powered design software and receive AI-generated design options. From there, they can narrow those options to the few that are the most viable and present them to clients. Another key use case is the monitoring of construction sites using computer vision. Through AI-powered cameras, site supervisors can track progress, safety compliance and work efficiency. This level of routine monitoring can enable projects to be completed in a more streamlined and safer manner. 
Read the full article from Forbes here!

​Senior living construction costs are still rising, but several factors could help moderate those cost increases in 2025.  Construction firm The Weitz Company is anticipating a 4% to 6% increase in construction costs over the next year, signaling “the need for strategic planning and cost control as the market continues to shift,” according to a Weitz construction costs brief.
According to the report, construction costs for independent living range from $239 to $290 per square foot for mid-level projects, while high-level projects range from $282 to $361 per square foot. Assisted living projects range in cost from $278 to $354 per square foot and $263 to $322 per square foot for mid-level and high-level projects respectively.
​Read the full article from Senior Housing News Here:

It was great to connect with everyone at the 2025 LeadingAge California BOLD Annual Conference & Expo in San Diego last week.   Linking up with colleagues, discovering new partnerships and networking possibilities while driving impactful changes in aging services is why we focus on events like this.  We can't wait for Palm Springs in 2026! 
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