Including specialty, sports and entertainment facilities, theaters and more, over 100 billion square feet of space in the United States is devoted to commercial purposes. While every building is different in shape, size, location, use, … about The $1 Trillion Value Creation Opportunity Staring Commercial Real Estate in the Face
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FOMO: Missing Out on ROI by Underspending Capital Budgets
Companies must improve the way they manage capital to boost competitiveness and support emerging growth. In the long-term, companies building strategic-thinking contemporary real estate teams aligned workplace goals with C-level vision will take corporate real … about FOMO: Missing Out on ROI by Underspending Capital Budgets
EQ Office’s Lisa Picard Makes the Future of Office Her Purpose | Catalyst 2019 Keynote
Lisa Picard, President and CEO of EQ Office (manager of Blackstone’s US office real estate portfolio) makes a point of declaring herself an “Accidental CEO.” Her candor, sharp wit, and vision for the future of … about EQ Office’s Lisa Picard Makes the Future of Office Her Purpose | Catalyst 2019 Keynote
A New Approach to Capital Planning for Investment Managers
Effective, dynamic capital planning gives investment managers the greatest opportunity to achieve long-term success in growing asset value for their investment partners. A well executed, well-defined capital plan acts like a crystal ball, informing stakeholders … about A New Approach to Capital Planning for Investment Managers
Preparing Bid Documentation and Bid Forms for Projects [CHECKLIST]
As with most multi-phase processes, commercial real estate capital and construction projects benefit enormously from diligent planning. As a matter of fact, considering the long timelines and large cost of projects, real estate owners owe … about Preparing Bid Documentation and Bid Forms for Projects [CHECKLIST]
McKinsey Finds Staggering Increase in Construction Cost Overruns
A recent report published by global consulting firm McKinsey & Company reveals some troubling facts about the health of the construction industry. Across sectors and asset classes, large projects are taking longer than anticipated and … about McKinsey Finds Staggering Increase in Construction Cost Overruns
The Most Effective Bid Template for Construction Projects
While capital projects and construction projects can range from a simple painting job to an entire roof replacement, a real estate owner’s goal is always to increase the value of an asset or to make … about The Most Effective Bid Template for Construction Projects
Getting the Best Construction Bids from Your Contractors
When you open up your latest construction project for bids, plenty of vendors will likely respond but the quality of their bids will vary dramatically. From finding missing information to reworking line items for easier … about Getting the Best Construction Bids from Your Contractors
Working on Live Construction Sites And What It Can Teach You
Vancouver's Expo 86 commercial construction boom is more than 30 years and is in need of updating. These downtown projects—known as live sites—offer a new level of complexity.
Australian Construction Forecast for 2020
Major residential construction have trended downward in recent months. However, the latest Australian Construction Industry Forum (ACIF) market forecasts show there is still cause for optimism in 2020. This is partially due to millions of … about Australian Construction Forecast for 2020
