11
Sep
2020
The Spread-Resistant Building and What it Will Take
Posted On September 11, 2020  By Ted Osborne  And has 1 Comment

At times like these, everyone involved in design, engineering and construction must wonder if it is time to change our thinking – or maybe hit the reset button. We have reason to do this after natural disasters of all kinds: the Louisiana floods in 2016, Hurricane Maria […]

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07
Apr
2020
U.S. Construction Considerations During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Posted On April 7, 2020  By Marie Ruff  And has No Comment

The COVID-19 pandemic has radically impacted how development and construction firms operate. The industry is currently navigating rapidly changing governmental orders concerning business closures, many of which vary state by state, as well as major disruptions of ongoing projects. Now is also the time for these […]

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26
Mar
2020
COVID-19’s Impact on CRE: What We Know Today (and Don’t): Part II
Posted On March 26, 2020  By Trey Barrineau  And has No Comment

On Tuesday, NAIOP hosted a webinar, “COVID-19’s Impact on CRE: What We Know Today (and Don’t),” to help real estate professionals navigate the challenging business environment generated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Q: Are there any retail trends that you see becoming permanent because of the coronavirus […]

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10
Mar
2020
Taking the Pulse of Commercial Real Estate in the Face of a Coronavirus Outbreak
Posted On March 10, 2020  By Shawn Moura, Ph.D.  And has 3 Comments

The spread of the novel coronavirus across the globe and its arrival in the U.S. and Canada have prompted analysts to assess the disease’s potential impact on the North American economy and commercial real estate industry. Much remains uncertain about the new disease, including its incubation […]

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09
Mar
2020
See Spot the Construction Robot Run, Climb, Scan and More
Posted On March 9, 2020  By Trey Barrineau  And has No Comment

As the construction industry struggles with labor shortages, it’s starting to embrace technological solutions. This includes robotics, as Development magazine detailed in its Spring 2019 issue. A promising new construction robot, Boston Dynamics’ Spot, illustrated the potential for this technology during a recent demonstration at HITT […]

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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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28
Aug
2019
Solving the Construction Worker Shortage Puzzle in Rural Illinois
Posted On August 28, 2019  By Shawn Moura, Ph.D.  And has No Comment

In recent years, builders have faced a shortage of workers that has only grown more acute amid increasing demand for construction and record-low unemployment. Many of the 2.2 million construction workers who lost their jobs during the last recession either retired or found employment in other […]

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01
Jul
2019
Expanding Applications for Modular Construction
Posted On July 1, 2019  By Shawn Moura, Ph.D.  And has 1 Comment

Modular construction has come a long way since a 2010 issue of Development magazine profiled the building process in “First Look – The Skyscraper’s New Look.” Commercial real estate developers are adopting modular construction – in which building components are manufactured at a facility and then […]

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09
Apr
2018
Does Your Modern Build-out Have a Hearing Problem?
Posted On April 9, 2018  By Clay Edwards  And has No Comment

Open ceilings, exposed concrete floors and glass-walled spaces are the hallmarks of contemporary interiors. These design choices convey a hip and modern mindset for the companies and retailers that inhabit them, but they can come with a drawback that impacts business: noise. Without the sound-dampening effects […]

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15
Feb
2018
Heads Up: The 5 Hidden Expenses of Open Ceilings
Posted On February 15, 2018  By Clay Edwards  And has 9 Comments

Open ceilings, with their exposed ductwork and industrial vibe have become popular – but trendy rarely equals inexpensive. For many years, omitting the traditional drop ceiling was assumed to be not just cooler but also to cost less. Common sense seemed to be that by choosing […]

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