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Todd Burns is President of JLL's Project and Development Services for the Americas region. At JLL, Burns’ responsibilities include mobilizing a global team of 6,000 project managers to deliver around $30 billion worth of construction projects annually—nearly 50,000 projects each year. He draws on his training as an architect and previous experience working as a contractor and owner’s representative to provide the firm’s clients with project management solutions.

27
Jan
2020
Three Trends to Make Your Construction Projects Count in 2020
Posted On January 27, 2020  By Todd Burns  And has No Comment

The first half of 2019 unfolded positively for the construction industry. Construction volumes grew moderately, with 5% spending growth in the first half of the year compared to the same period in 2018. However, a significant stratification emerged between public and private spending growth. Compared to […]

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17
Jun
2019
Are Favorable Conditions for Tenants Enough to Offset Rising Construction Costs?
Posted On June 17, 2019  By Todd Burns  And has No Comment

Tenant improvement (TI) allowances are a longstanding landlord staple and, in the past, could go a long way toward easing the cost of a relocation. Today, TI allowances are more generous than ever — but they’re not keeping up with the high costs of construction, according […]

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4
Mar
2019
Construction Momentum to Continue Through First Half of 2019 As Industry Navigates Mixed Conditions
Posted On March 4, 2019  By Todd Burns  And has No Comment

Facing a mix of potential risks and boosts, the U.S. construction industry is positioned to provide ample excitement in 2019. Forward indicators are flashing green, but with project margins facing pressure from all sides, a year with growth equal to that of 2018 would be considered […]

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17
Sep
2018
How Tech Startups are Solving the Construction Industry’s Woes
Posted On September 17, 2018  By Todd Burns  And has No Comment

The construction industry’s challenges are no secret — rising construction materials costs, a skilled labor shortage and overall lack of productivity improvements are driving up costs and extending timelines for many projects. Now Construction Technology (ConTech) companies are stepping up to address these challenges using digital […]

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22
Jan
2018
Labor, Productivity and Funding Top Construction Trends to Watch in 2018
Posted On January 22, 2018  By Todd Burns  And has 1 Comment

What changes will 2018 bring for the ever-evolving construction industry? If current trends are any indication, the new year holds the promise of continued growth, but 2018 should also bring the industry to its inflection point. The convergence of the deepening labor struggle, macroeconomic change and […]

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25
Sep
2017
Combating High Construction Pricing with #PropTech
Posted On September 25, 2017  By Todd Burns  And has No Comment

Between rising costs, dwindling talent pools and looming uncertainty, today’s construction leaders are grappling with some seriously disruptive forces. But a closer look at each of these “disruptions” reveals some serious opportunities, too, as the sector begins to ramp up its technology strategy. Though still in […]

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10
Apr
2017
U.S. Real Estate Feels the Effects of a Dwindling Labor Pool
Posted On April 10, 2017  By Todd Burns  And has 2 Comments

Thanks to a strengthened economy, commercial construction and development is at near-record levels across the United States. In fact, as of the fourth quarter of 2016, the volume of jobs, projects and other key industry indicators are all reaching cyclical highs. The bad news: the labor […]

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12
Aug
2016
Retail Offers Clear Skies in a Cloudy Construction Forecast
Posted On August 12, 2016  By Todd Burns  And has No Comment

Construction growth has become more tempered this year compared to the last few years, as many companies take a “proceed with caution” attitude to capital spending. Rising construction costs and global economic uncertainty have companies holding tight on capital budgets this year, according to JLL’s latest […]

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28
Mar
2016
Construction Activity Is Still Growing – It Just Costs More Now
Posted On March 28, 2016  By Todd Burns  And has 1 Comment

Last year was a banner year for post-recession construction activity – a tough act to follow into 2016, given mounting costs. While construction growth is expected to remain strong this year, its pace will be tempered compared with the record pace we saw in 2015, according […]

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28
Sep
2015
What – and Who – is Shaping Tomorrow’s Urban Landscape?
Posted On September 28, 2015  By Todd Burns  And has 1 Comment

New research from JLL adds to the voices in local NAIOP chapters – from Hawaii to Massachusetts – about the profound impact the Millennial generation is having on the built environment. This generation, between the ages of 18 and 34, are changing the way we work […]

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