Opening a new franchise or business location should be a turning point — not a money pit. But too often, construction delays, blown budgets, and unreliable vendors make the process harder than it needs to be. That’s why leading brands like Cold Stone Creamery, Nekter Juice Bar, and Prime IV Hydration are turning to BuildZoom to manage preconstruction — and avoid costly … [Read more...]
How HELOC Lenders Use Permit History to Maximize Loan-to-Value Accuracy
Why verified renovation records are the key to confident equity lending in 2025 and beyond. 🏦 Introduction: The LTV Challenge in HELOC Lending For home equity line of credit (HELOC) lenders, Loan-to-Value (LTV) accuracy is everything. The more precisely you can assess a property's current value, the better you can mitigate risk, approve the right borrowers, and grow … [Read more...]
How CRE Brokers Are Leveraging Permit Intelligence for Tenant Site Selection
The untapped competitive advantage that leading brokers and tenant reps are using to win deals, validate locations, and guide smarter expansion decisions. 📈 Overview In today’s competitive commercial real estate landscape, brokers and tenant reps are under pressure to deliver more than space — they must deliver insight. Where should tenants expand? How competitive is … [Read more...]
The Ultimate B2B Sales Guide for Construction Vendors: How to Break into the Right Projects
In the highly competitive construction world, landing the right project can make or break your quarter. Whether you sell windows, drywall, HVAC systems, equipment rentals, or finishing materials, the key to success isn't just selling more—it's selling smarter. This B2B sales guide is designed specifically for construction vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors who want to stop … [Read more...]
Construction Tops $1B at Facebook’s West Campus
Since the grand opening of the Gehry-designed building named 'MPK 20’ and de facto launch of Facebook's West Campus in March 2015, Facebook has filed more than $900 million in construction permits for projects in and around their West Campus in Menlo Park ('MPK'), totaling over $1 billion including MPK 20. Two of the new Gehry-designed buildings have surpassed MPK 20 as having … [Read more...]