Your outdoor dining budget should no longer be seen as a "nice to have" - but instead as a core revenue driver. For many restaurants, patio seating is among the highest-margin square footage they operate. As operators plan for the year ahead, one question becomes central: What should we include in our outdoor dining budget for 2026? Smart planning means separating short-term expenses from long-term investments. Not every patio purchase delivers equal value. The key is knowing

Municipal procurement teams face constant pressure to stretch limited budgets. Between public safety needs, streetscape improvements, and downtown activation projects, every dollar must work harder than ever. When it comes to outdoor fencing or partitions, the lowest upfront cost can seem like the most practical choice — but in reality, cheap fencing often ends up costing cities far more in the long run. As municipalities begin planning their 2026 budgets, now is the ideal t

There are many great food holidays (unrelated to Thanksgiving) happening in November that deserve a chance to shine!

Before modern refining processes, aluminum was considered a precious metal and was very valuable- even more than gold!

SelectSpace Partitions are proudly made in Chicago, IL with a unionized workforce. Get a behind-the-scenes look here!

Looking for ways to make your patio stand out? Want passers-by to stop in to take a closer look? Then this blog post is for you!

Can't bolt your partitions to the ground but need some extra stability? Here are 5 things to try!

A lot of these plants can be purchased in regular home improvement and garden stores, so take a look before you shop!

Not sure which planter top you need? Curious why there are two different types?

Curious about how getting your logo lasercut into SelectSpace panels works? Here's a behind-the-scenes look!