Construction

More progress made on New Brunswick’s HELIX project

Writer: Esteban Pages 2 min read June 2023 — Progress continues to be made on New Brunswick’s Health + Life Science Exchange project (HELIX), with...
Spotlight On: T. Dallas Smith, Founder & CEO, T. Dallas Smith & Company
2 min read May 2023 — In an interview with Focus:, Founder and CEO of T. Dallas Smith & Company, T. Dallas Smith, talked about...
Growth in the Triangle: Six developments to watch
Writer: Gabriela Enamorado 3 min read May 2023 — The growth of the Triangle continues to push forward as new...
Charlotte Center City: Defying expectations, reshaping urban living
Writer: Eleana Teran 2 min read May 2023 — Charlotte’s historic heart is experiencing a remarkable transformation. Its rapid growth,...
Clarksville working to add thousands in new, mixed housing units
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read May 2023— With thousands of jobs coming to Clarksville, the city is hard at...
Chapel Hill, UNC Health working together on next phase of expansion
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read   2023— UNC Health has offered to develop $5 million in affordable housing while preserving...
DeKalb County’s Kensington Station latest to see TOD housing project
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read  April 2023 — DeKalb County is on track to get a lot more housing...
Spotlight On: John Dudas, SVP & Division Manager, Choate Construction – Charlotte
2 min read April 2023 — In an interview with Invest: John Dudas, senior vice president and division manager of...
Spotlight On: Blane Stoddart, President & CEO, BFW Construction Project Managers
3 min read April 2023 — In an interview with Invest:, Blane Stoddart, president and CEO of BFW Construction Project...
Spotlight On: Eric Gilbert, Principal & Vice President of Corporate Development, Scott + Reid General Contractors, Inc.
2 min read April 2023 — Scott + Reid is already adjusting to ensure it is ready for a possible...
Tennessee Titans receive approval for a new $2.1 billion stadium
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read   April 2023— Nashville’s sports ecosystem received a major boost as a new $2.1 billion...
TSMC pushes back on CHIPS Act profit sharing
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read April 2023 — Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) is pushing back on certain CHIPS...
MSP leadership summit to showcase resilience, future workforce
Writer: Ryan Gandolfo 2 min read April 2023 - Investments in workforce, development, healthcare, housing and higher education will be...
North Carolina’s rapidly growing aviation industry
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read April 2023 — A $12.5 million investment and 85 new jobs are coming to...
Spotlight On: David Privitera, President & CEO, Concorde Construction Company
2 min read April 2023 — David Privitera, president and CEO of Concorde Construction Company, spoke with Invest: about the...
Methodist Health System breaks ground on new Celina hospital
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read April 2023 — Methodist Health System broke ground on its newest hospital in Celina...
Invest: San Antonio leadership summit to highlight economic growth and investment
Writer: Jerrica DuBois 2 min read April 2023 — Investments in infrastructure, development, healthcare and higher education will be central...
Northeast Florida housing permits jump in March, boosting a slower quarter
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read April 2023 — 873 single-family and townhome building permits were filed in March, up...
New Google Fiber kiosk highlights expansion across Triangle communities
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read April 2023 — Google Fiber’s new retail kiosk at Raleigh’s Crabtree Mall highlights ongoing...
Face-off: Today’s challenges & tomorrow’s opportunities
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read March 2023 — Three months into 2023, and North Carolina’s local officials are hard...
Live Local Act to provide millions in affordable housing across Florida
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read March 2023 — Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Live Local Act yesterday, promising millions...
Reevaluating and reconsidering the needs and uses of office space
Writer: Gabriela Enamorado 2 min read March 2023 — As the hybrid model of work continues to grow in popularity...
The Metuchen model: Downtown Metuchen wins Great American Main Street Award
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read   March 2023— A revitalized Downtown Metuchen has won the Great American Main Street Award. ...
Spotlight On: Christina Mahady, Principal, AKF Group
3 min read March 2023 — AKF Group sees great opportunities in the life science space. “I think it's full...
Spotlight On: Irene Vogelsong, Associate Principal & Practice Leader – North Carolina, Perkins&Will
2 min read March 2023 — In an interview with Invest:, Irene Vogelsong, associate principal and practice leader at architecture...
San Antonio tops national ranking for housing inventory
Writer: Jerrica DuBois 2 min read March 2023 — San Antonio’s rebounding real estate industry received an impressive nod from...
Vineland getting Mike Trout-approved, Tiger Woods-designed golf course
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read   March 2023— Vineland’s getting its own Mike Trout-approved, Tiger Woods-designed golf course and country...
Invest: Pittsburgh leadership summit sees full house as leaders discuss a changing future
Writer: Joshua Andino  2 min read March 2023 — Southwestern Pennsylvania has been building momentum as companies continue to expand...
Heightened conversation and action around years-old zoning reforms
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read March 2023 — Almost two years after passing landmark zoning reforms, some Raleigh residents...
Spotlight On: Kim Rousseau, Principal & Corporate Interiors Firmwide Practice Chair – Atlanta, Perkins&Will
2 min read March 2023 — Kim Rousseau, corporate interiors firmwide practice chair and principal at architecture firm Perkins&Will in...
Building for a better Pittsburgh: A conversation with architecture leaders
Writer: Eleana Teran 2 min read March 2023 - The real estate market in Pittsburgh has seen significant growth in...
Airport expansion blazing forward
Writer: Jerrica DuBois 2 min read March 2023 — The plans for the expansion of San Antonio International Airport took...
Affordable housing advances energy efficiency programs in New Jersey
Writer: Esteban Pages 3 min read March 2023  — Crucial to the Garden State’s energy transition goals, energy efficiency recently...
Spotlight On: Ken Fuller, President, Joeris General Contractors
2 min read March 2023 — Joeris General Contractors, founded in 1967, is a leading builder in Texas. Invest: spoke...
Spotlight On: Dan Collison, Director of Business Development and Public Affairs – Midwest, Sherman Associates
4 min read March 2023 — Dan Collison, director of business development and public affairs of Sherman Associates, in an...
South Florida continues work aimed at solving traffic woes
Writer: Joshua Andino 5 min read March 2023 — South Florida ranks amongst the worst in the country for traffic,...
Spotlight On: Jack O’Donoghue, Managing Director, Cushman & Wakefield
3 min read March 2023 — In an interview with Invest:, Jack O'Donoghue, managing director of Cushman & Wakefield, discussed...
New residential build-to-rent community coming to DFW
Writer: Joshua Andino  2 min read February 2023 — Even as the national residential real estate market seems to be...
Invest: Philadelphia to highlight regional recovery and growth in fifth anniversary edition
2 min read February 2023 — As Philadelphia gears up for new challenges and opportunities in the near term, the...
Invest: Pittsburgh leadership summit to highlight industry growth and investment
Writer: Ryan Gandolfo 2 min read February 2023 — Southwestern PA has been building momentum as companies continue to expand...
Nashville’s builders look to the future ahead of Invest: leadership summit
Writer: Joshua Andino  2 min read February 2023 — With cranes dotting the iconic Nashville skyline and Middle Tennessee continuing...
City unveils a new partnership for energy efficient, low carbon buildings
Writer: Esteban Pages 2 min read February 2023 — As Boston’s skyline transitions toward energy efficient, low carbon buildings, new...
Spotlight On: Dan McCaffery, CEO, McCaffery
3 min read February 2023 — McCaffery, a privately-owned commercial real estate company, is best known in Pittsburgh for the...
How North Texas is preparing for billions in growth and investment
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read February 2023 — As billions of dollars in investment flow into North Texas, the...
Spotlight On: Nate Marty, CEO, Auld & White Constructors LLC
2 min read February 2023 — In an interview with Invest:, Nate Marty, CEO of Auld & White Constructors LLC,...
Spotlight On: Richard Baumert, Principal, Millennium Partners Boston
3 min read February 2023 — Richard Baumert, principal at Millennium Partners Boston, talked with Invest: about their $1.3 billion...
Spotlight On: Johno Harris, President, Lincoln Harris
2 min read February 2023 — Invest: spoke with Johno Harris, president of real estate owner and developer Lincoln Harris,...
2023 State of the City names Tropicana Field redevelopment team
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read January 2023 — Mayor Ken Welch delivered his State of the City address, where...
Spotlight On: Srinath Pai Kasturi, Executive Vice President, Cadence McShane
2 min read January 2023 — San Antonio’s construction industry has had a hard time keeping up with the region’s...
Eli Lilly to expand its RTP campus with an additional $450 million investment
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read  January 2023 — Eli Lilly is expanding its RTP campus. Another 100 jobs are...
Invest: Nashville leadership summit to highlight regional growth and momentum
Writer: Joshua Andino  2 min read January 2023 — Nashville isn’t slowing down. With economic tailwinds carrying the city and...
Queen City’s Pearl Innovation District breaks ground
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read January  2023 — Charlotte’s first four-year medical school and innovation district broke ground yesterday....
Anticipation builds for Tropicana Field redevelopment announcement
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read   January 2023 — The momentum behind keeping the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg...
Face Off: Evaluating the current state of Northeast Florida’s residential market and where it’s headed
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read January 2023 — Jacksonville and the North Florida markets entered the new year with...
Spotlight On: Andrew Pearl, Vice President & Division Manager Northeast Region, Swinerton
3 min read January 2023 — Invest: spoke with Andrew Pearl, vice president and division manager of national construction company...
New development district to help connect Central Florida via rail
Writer: Joshua Andino   2 min read January 2023 — Universal recently filed a petition to establish the Shingle Creek Transit...
Leaders look to address Atlanta housing crisis
Writer: Gabriela Enamorado 2 min read January 2023 — Atlanta is known for being a business-friendly and diverse region that...
Spotlight On: Keith Poettker, Chairman & CEO, Poettker Construction
2 min read January 2023 — Invest: spoke with Keith Poettker, chairman and CEO of Poettker Construction, to discuss the...
2023 Spotlight: Miami continues to shine despite challenges
Writer: Jerrica DuBois  3 min read December 2022 — Miami has been known to be very business centered, and the...
Philadelphia leaders share their outlook and priorities for 2023
Writer: Eleana Teran 3 min read December 2022 - As the New Year approaches, Philadelphia's top brass in the public...
Spotlight On: Tim Carl, CEO, HGA
3 min read December 2022 — In an interview with Invest:, Tim Carl, CEO of national interdisciplinary design firm HGA,...
2023 Spotlight: Signs of continued growth in the Twin Cities
Writer: Eleana Teran 2 min read December 2022 - The Twin Cities are expected to continue thriving in 2023, with...
Spotlight On: Michael Russell, CEO, H.J. Russell & Company
2 min read December 2022 — Invest: was joined by Michael Russell, CEO of H.J. Russell, to discuss the variety...
Spotlight On: Barb Lau, Executive Director, Association of Women Contractors
3 min read December 2022 — In an interview with Invest:, Barb Lau, executive director of the Association of Women...
Spotlight On: Jeffrey Hipschman, Senior Managing Director, CBRE
2 min read November 2022 — Invest: spoke with Jeffrey Hipschman, senior managing director of CBRE, about the challenges and...
Spotlight On: Evan Beattie, Chairman & CEO, GFF
2 min read November 2022 — In case of a recession, the strategic response of GFF Architects is to diversify....
Is Charlotte actually seeing a housing correction?
Writer: Joshua Andino  2 min read November 2022— Interest rates are rising, the market is slowing, but are housing prices...
Face Off: Evolving trends in commercial real estate
Writer: Eleana Teran 3 min read November 2022 — Across residential, commercial, retail and office, Minneapolis-St. Paul’s real estate landscape...
Mass timber a natural fit for Nashville
Writer: Ryan Gandolfo 2 min read November 2022 - It seems like everywhere you look there are cranes in the...
Spotlight On: Christopher Scott, CEO, Scott + Reid General Contractors, Inc.
2 min read November 2022 — Chris Scott, CEO of Scott + Reid General Contractors, told Invest: his thoughts on...
Spotlight On: Samantha DeAlmeida, President, Associated Builders and Contractors of New Jersey
2 min read November 2022 — Invest: spoke with Samantha DeAlmeida, president of the Associated Builders and Contractors of New...
Orange County’s rent control ordinance defeated in court
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read October 2022 — Orlando’s rent control ordinance was ruled unconstitutional late last week, even...
Spotlight On: John Curry, CEO, Knutson Construction
2 min read October 2022 — In an interview with Invest:, John Curry, CEO of general construction firm Knutson Construction,...
How office design is key to helping bring back employees
Writer: Joshua Andino  2 min read October 2022— With companies looking to bring employees back to the office, employers are...
Spotlight On: Robyn Popa, Managing Principal – San Antonio, Pfluger Architects, Inc.
2 min read October 2022 — Invest: spoke with Robyn Popa, managing principal of the San Antonio Office of Pfluger...
Spotlight On: Richard Perko, President & CEO, Lee Company
2 min read October 2022 — Labor shortage continues to be a big challenge for businesses, especially at the entry...
Orlando weighs tenant protections as rents continue to rise
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read September 2022 — Orlando has begun exploring a tenant bill of rights, with the...
Apprenticeships, education and diversity key to scaling Pittsburgh’s building trades
Writer: Eleana Teran 2 min read Septemeber 2022 — As the labor shortage continues to affect most industries across the...
Spotlight On: Paul Edlund, CEO, J. Benson Construction
3 min read September 2022 — Minneapolis-St. Paul’s effervescence is a boon to local contractors and subcontractors. In an interview...
Charlie Wilson
Spotlight On: Charlie Wilson, President, CT Wilson Construction Company
2 min read September 2022 — In an interview with Invest:, Charlie Wilson, CEO of CT Wilson Construction, talked about...
Combatting a decade of lagging residential development in Atlanta
Writer: Eleana Teran 2 min read August  2022 — As Atlanta looks to close the homeownership gap and develop more...
Adaptive reuse supports growth of Nashville while maintaining historic roots
Writer: Ryan Gandolfo 2 min read September 2022— Growth in Nashville has been unparalleled over the past several years. In...
Spotlight On: Tim Keach, Chairman & CEO, TDK Construction
2 min read September 2022 — As TDK Construction is approaching $2 billion in stabilized, under-construction and lease-up units, the...
Behind the Scenes: Design engineers crucial to construction success
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read August 2022 — In the wake of the pandemic, typically-out-of-sight building systems such as...
Rex Kirby
Spotlight On: Rex Kirby, President, Verdex Construction
2 min read June 2022 — Invest: spoke with Rex Kirby, president of Verdex Construction, and discussed the rapid population...
atlanta office spaces
Reimagining Atlanta’s residential and office spaces
Writer: Ryan Gandolfo 2 min read June 2022 — As more companies are encouraging workers to return to the office,...
Joseph Girgent
Spotlight On: Joseph Girgenti, President, Wilson & Girgenti, LLC
2 min read June 2022 — Wilson & Girgenti is experiencing a gangbuster start to 2022. In an interview with...
Palm Beach
Bits and bytes: The impact of tech on the architecture industry
Writer: Alejandro Sanchez 2 min read June 2022— As Palm Beach County’s economy continues to thrive, local architects are finding...
Mansoor Ahsan
Spotlight On: Mansoor Ahsan, Chief Executive Officer, Bridgefarmer & Associates Inc.
2 min read May 2022 — Civil engineering firm Bridgefarmer & Associates, Inc. has grown 25% in the last three...
Reimagining spaces
The pandemic ignited discussions about the purpose of spaces and how they should be designed. With Invest:Insights, CEO of USA...
Designing with the community in mind
Connecting with the community and designing spaces that are aligned with the goals of clients is something that Irene Vogelsong,...
David Hammond CEO CSI International
As a family-run business that started with 12 employees and now has over 1,700, CSI International understands how to creatively...
Keeping company culture fresh and innovative
Despite an increasingly challenging labor market, last year Poettker Construction Company grew its employee base by 18% with new hires...
construction
How is Philadelphia’s construction industry evolving?
Writer: Joey Garrand 2 min read April 2022 — While the construction industry has been viewed historically as slow to...
construction
No signs of slowing down for Tampa Bay’s construction industry
Writer: Alejandro Sanchez 2 min read April 2022 — Despite labor shortages and the rising cost of materials, construction in...
Kerri Smith
Creatively approaching industry-wide problems in construction
https://youtu.be/gztVgXyK22c   A turbulent global supply chain has been at the forefront of discussion in the construction industry. With Invest:Insights,...
construction projects Jacksonville
If you build it, they will come
Writer: Jerrica DuBois 2 min read March 2022 — Construction is so commonplace that it’s hardly noticeable when a project...
Manny Synalovski Synalovski Romanik Saye
Spotlight On: Manny Synalovski, Founder & Managing Principal, Synalovski Romanik Saye
2 min read March 2022 — In an interview with Invest:, Manny Synalovski, founder and managing principal of full service...
Gagnon Development
Spotlight On: Gary Gagnon, President & CEO, Gagnon Development
2 min read March 2022 — Gagnon Development specializes in new construction of commercial and residential properties throughout the state...
Greg Lalevee Operating Engineers Local 825
Spotlight On: Greg Lalevee, Business Manager, Operating Engineers Local 825
3 min read March 2022 — Celebrating their 100 year anniversary, Business Manager Greg Lalevee of Operating Engineers Local 825...
Merilee Meacock KSS Architects (1)
Spotlight On: Merilee Meacock, Partner, KSS Architects
2 min read March 2022 —In an interview with Invest:, Merilee Meacock, partner at KSS Architects, discussed the digital transformations...
Pat Rodgers Rodgers
Spotlight On: Pat Rodgers, President & CEO, Rodgers
2 min read February 2022 — In an interview with Invest:, Pat Rodgers, president and CEO of Rodgers, talked about...
Nashville manufactoring sector
No stopping Nashville — and Tennessee’s — advanced manufacturing sector
Writer: Caty Hirst 2 min read February 2022 — Nashville continues to attract leading advanced manufacturing companies, with two deals...
Trending in the right direction
Writer: Alejandro Sanchez  2 min read February 2022— As the demand for their services continues to grow, architecture and construction...
T&M Associates
Spotlight On: Gary Dahms, President & CEO, T&M Associates
2 min read January 2022 — T&M Associates has seen massive gains in the past year and Gary Dahms, president...
construction atlanta
Build, build, build: Atlanta’s construction sector shows no signs of slowing down
Writer: Capital Analytics 2 min read December 2021— While lingering challenges remain, Atlanta’s construction industry finds itself seemingly busier everyday....
Mark Stevens
Spotlight On: Mark Stevens, President, Stevens Construction
2 min read December 2021 — Tampa Bay's demographic influx is fueling construction demand while the industry continues to tackle...
Volpatt Construction Raymond Volpatt
Spotlight On: Raymond Volpatt, President, Volpatt Construction
2 min read December 2021 — Volpatt Construction is one of Western Pennsylvania’s leading general contracting and construction management firms....
LaBella Associates
Spotlight On: Timothy O’Brien, Studio Manager, LaBella Associates
2 min read November 2021 — Timothy O’Brien sees the influx of new residents and businesses into Charlotte as an...
Federal grant will go toward redeveloping Charlotte’s transportation center
Writer: Alejandro Sanchez  2 min read November 2021— Now that Charlotte has the money to rebuild its transportation center, just...
Alan Cuteri, Founding Principal, Strada
Spotlight On: Alan Cuteri, Founding Principal, Strada
2 min read October 2021 —  Strada is a cross-disciplinary design firm that collaborates to create places that people truly...
Spotlight On: Kevin Haney, President & CEO, Colliers Engineering & Design
2 min read October 2021 — President and CEO, Kevin Haney, of Colliers Engineering & Design was interviewed by Invest:...
Jeff Hardin
Spotlight On: Jeff Hardin, Founder & CEO, Straticon
2 min read October 2021 — Jeff Hardin, founder and CEO of Straticon, spoke to Invest: and explained why he...
John Vardaman
Spotlight On: John Vardaman, Nashville Business Unit Leader, DPR Construction
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read August 2021 — Nashville is bustling with construction developments amid a commercial comeback, a...
What is continuing to fuel real estate demand?
Writer: Joshua Andino  2 min read August 2021— While many consider low interest rates to be a factor in fueling...
Miami office
Miami momentum: Office sector stays strong as new tenants move in
Writer: Joshua Andino  2 min read August 2021 — Miami’s office segment continues to show signs of momentum, with Schonfeld...
Tim Keach
Spotlight On: Tim Keach, Chairman & CEO, TDK Construction
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read August 2021 — Nashville is one of the places to be when it comes...
Keith Johnson
Spotlight On: Keith Johnson, East Group President, Brasfield & Gorrie
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read August 2021 — Brasfield & Gorrie is one of the largest privately held construction...
Trace Baglio
Spotlight On: Tracy Baglio, President, Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS®
2 min read July 2021 —The Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS® (SPAAR) promotes homeownership and protects private property rights...
office space
With business relocations to Palm Beach County, investment opportunities in office space arise
Writer: Alejandro Sanchez 2 min read July 2021 — As some iconic business districts across the country struggle with high...
Tampa airport
Travel plans this summer? TPA is ready
            Writer: Joshua Andino  2 min read June 2021 — Whether traveling in or out...
Spotlight On: Jon Rufty, Owner & President, Rufty Homes
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas  2 min read June 2021 — Jon Rufty, the owner and president of Rufty Homes, is ready...
South Florida
South Florida stretches its legs
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read June 2021 — The early phases of the pandemic saw the “COVID-pivot,” where businesses,...
Greater Raleigh
Architectural leaders share their outlook for the Triangle
Writer: Joey Garrand 4 min read June 2021 — Construction spending in the United States is pushing all-time highs, with...
Spotlight On: Steve Hepler, Raleigh Office Leader, LS3P
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas  2 min read June 2021 — Raleigh-Durham and Chapel Hill boast education heavyweights and a competitive edge...
Michael Ging
Spotlight On: Michael Ging, Managing Director Florida, Alliance Residential Realty
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read May 2021 — Michael Ging spoke to Invest: about the challenges facing the construction...
parking
Where do I park? Minneapolis ditches parking minimum requirements
Writer: Joshua Andino  2 min read May 2021 — Minneapolis is joining a select few cities that have chosen to...
Miami
South Florida struggling to provide affordable housing
Writer: Joshua Andino  2 min read May 2021 — While Miami and most of Florida’s real estate market is seeing...
Charlotte
How pandemic-born innovation is reshaping and influencing real estate development
Writer: Felipe Rivas 2 min read May 2021 — The decade leading up to 2020’s COVID-19 pandemic was a booming...
Minneapolis
Fight over affordable housing heating up in Minneapolis-St. Paul
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read April 2021 — Alatus, a Minneapolis-based developer, is moving forward with its plans to...
Mauricio Gonzalez
Spotlight On: Mauricio Gonzalez, President & CEO, LEAD Engineering Contractors
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read April 2021 — Deeming construction an essential service during the pandemic was a major...
Palm beach
Palm Beach job market stabilizes as wave of finance firms bet on area
Writer: Felipe Rivas 2 min read April 2021 — As the first quarter of 2021 comes to a close, Palm...
Anticipating Broward County’s growth
Mass transit will continue to change and develop as both a mode of transportation and a means of guiding development....
Alex McManus
Personnel Management in a Time of Crisis
The construction sector is generally decentralized which adds a layer of difficulty to projects as different companies tackle any given...
Atlanta housing
Atlanta fights for affordable housing
Writer: Joshua Andino  2 min read, March 23, 2021 - With an eye on the city’s affordability mandate, a planned...
Home prices on the upswing in North Carolina
Writer: Felipe Rivas 2 min read March 2021— The housing boom happening in Sun Belt cities is a bright spot...
Volumetric Building Companies
Multi-family housing booming, say local leaders
Writer: Joey Garrand    2 min read February 2021 — The pandemic has brought with it many challenges and uncertainties...
The construction sector flexes ability to stay resilient
The initial pandemic shock to the construction industry was filled with uncertainty and unanswered questions about the future of projects....
Bob Moss
Spotlight On: Bob Moss, Chairman & Founder, Moss & Associates
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read February 2021 —Broward County’s rich diversity in terms of construction projects and pipeline is...
Industrial Atlanta
Atlanta hits record industrial levels amid e-commerce boom
Writer: Joey Garrand  2 min read February 2021 — An e-commerce boom has swept the nation. Pre-covid, robust e-commerce growth...
David DeLizza
Construction continues despite initial pandemic shock
Despite the pandemic challenges to the construction sector, business has been good for Pennoni, a multidisciplinary firm headquartered in Philadelphia...
Redeveloping older buildings to meet new demand
Construction activity in the Greater Fort Lauderdale area has picked up since the initial COVID-induced jolt to the sector. Rising...
Redeveloping older buildings to meet new demand
Construction activity in the Greater Fort Lauderdale area has picked up since the initial COVID-induced jolt to the sector. Rising...
Michael Taylor
Spotlight On:
Michael Taylor, CEO, Current Builders
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read January 2021 — Issues like shortages from providers and longer delivery times, brought about...
Philadelphia Skyline
Struggling malls, offices and restaurants
to be repurposed in Philadelphia
By: Joey Garrand 2 min read January 2021 — Due to the desire to maintain the city’s architecture and culture,...
Grayson Silver
Spotlight On:
Grayson Silver, Managing Principal, Baker Barrios Architects
By: Felipe Rivas   2 min read Jan 2021 — Tampa’s ever-growing population and uncertain economic landscape have created an...
Infastructure Miami
When opportunity knocks: A look at how the construction industry innovated in 2020
by: Max Crampton-Thomas 4 Min read January 2021 — When the COVID-19 pandemic emerged in the United States, it was...
Miami Luxury Real Estate
How real estate is pushing through the pandemic
by: Max Crampton-Thomas 4 Min read January 2021 — The challenges weighing on most sectors of the economy as a...
Miami Luxury Real Estate
Exploring Miami-Dade’s emerging hotbeds for real estate investment and development
By: Max Crampton-Thomas 4 Min read December 2020 — Consisting of 34 municipalities all with their own distinct personality, Miami-Dade...
Palm Beach Real Estate
COVID provides tailwinds for Palm Beach real estate
By: Sara Warden 2 min read December 2020 — Initially, New York City was perhaps ground zero for the COVID-19...
Miami Skyline
Downtown Miami banking on balance to attract businesses, investment
By: Brendan Meagher 2 Min read December 2020 — For those who call Miami-Dade home, the image of construction cranes...
Palm Beach Industrial
Palm Beach County’s industrial sector firing on all cylinders
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read September 2020 — Among the major real estate asset classes, the industrial segment has...
Office Space
Opportunity and challenges abound for Tampa Bay’s office market
By: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read October 2020 — The rapid exodus of people from office settings into work from...
Atlanta Launch
Spotlight On:
Larry Baum, Managing Partner, Stellar Communities
By: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read November 2020 — Over the course of 2020, trends within all business sectors have been...
Water Street Tampa
Water Street Tampa positioned to be a leader in community wellness
By: Max Crampton-Thomas [caption id="attachment_24275" align="alignleft" width="522"] The heart and spine of the neighborhood, Water Street has been transformed into...
Focus Atlanta 2020 Cover
Focus: Atlanta 2020 Press Release
By: Felipe Rivas FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  October 27, 2020 Atlanta’s economic resilience in the face of unprecedented challenges to highlight...
Progresso Village
Progresso Village is taking on a life of its own
By: Beatrice Silva 2 min read October 2020 — Progresso Village, nestled in the heart of Fort Lauderdale’s urban core, is...
An influx of affordable housing is coming to Orlando
By: Beatrice Silva  2 min read September 2020  — Affordable housing has been a major cause for concern in Florida...
Face Off:
Adaptability is par for the course for these development leaders
By: Max Crampton Thomas   Andrew Burnett                           ...
Charlotte provides relief now while thinking about the future
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read August  2020 — From a census count, to civil unrest, to the health and...
Delray Beach: a city in transition
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read August  2020 — Months into the coronavirus landscape, the pandemic continues to accelerate change...
Tourism in Orlando pushing forward despite rise in COVID-19 cases
By: Beatrice Silva 2 min read July 2020 — It has been almost six months since the World Health Organization...
Real estate development is booming in Fort Lauderdale
By: Beatrice Silva  2 min read -  Real estate development in Fort Lauderdale is getting a jolt of confidence despite...
The Post-Pandemic City
By: Abby Melone, President & CEO, Capital Analytics It’s a truism in today’s hyper-connected world that people go where the...
Spotlight On:
Mary Beth Tarter, Principal, Frankel, Loughran, Starr & Vallone
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read June 2020 — Many of the nation's largest capital operators are increasingly moving headquarters and...
Spotlight On:
David Dymecki, Managing Director, Perkins and Will
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read June 2020 — Architectural design studio Perkins and Will’s Atlanta office is keeping busy...
Spotlight On:
Andrew Burnett, Senior Principal, Stantec
By: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read June 2020 —Global design and engineering firm Stantec likes to think beyond traditional traits to...
South Florida real estate leaders analyze opportunities in current economic cycle
By: Felipe Rivas Virtually every sector of the economy has been pinched, crushed, or depleted by the initial impact of conducting...
Spotlight On:
Angelo Bianco, Managing Partner; Crocker Partners
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read June 2020—Shrinking office space has led companies to focus more on the rehabilitation and...
Spotlight On:
Tim Perry, Managing Partner, North American Properties
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read June 2020—The new real estate landscape will belong to those companies who find value through...
Spotlight On:
Randy Hall, President & CEO, Batson-Cook Construction
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read May 2020 — Despite the prevalent challenges of construction costs and a depleted talent pool,...
Spotlight On:
Sandi Bargfrede, Managing Partner, ACRE Commercial Real Estate
By: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read May 2020 — The real estate market will know a before and after COVID-19...
Georgia nurtures positive business activity despite pandemic
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read May 2020 — The COVID-19 pandemic has upended the national economy since its arrival in...
Spotlight On:
Steven McCraney, President & CEO, McCraney Property Company
By: Yolanda Rivas 2 min read April 2020 —  The strength of the commercial real estate sector relies on the...
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Thomas Jewsbury, Executive Director, St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport
By: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read April 2020 — Prior to the current COVID-19 pandemic that is challenging all sectors...
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Bill Simerville, Managing Director, Foundry Commercial
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read March 2020 — Charlotte’s construction industry has boomed in the last few years as evidenced...
Logistics Expo MODEX Going Ahead Despite Coronavirus Concerns
By: Sara Warden 2 min read March 2020 — Despite Coronavirus concerns, this year’s MODEX conference is going ahead as scheduled...
A look at American Airlines’ Charlotte operations: 700 daily departures and counting
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read Feb 2020 — From its strong headquarter relocation culture to its growing population and...
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Danny Jackson, City Manager, City of Mount Holly
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read February 2020 — Situated west of the Catawba River, the city of Mount Holly in...
Small business, commercial and construction lending drive strong growth for South Jersey banks
By: Yolanda Rivas 2 min read February 2020 — The Southern New Jersey region is mainly driven by the healthcare,...
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Diane H. Crews, President & CEO, Orlando Sanford International Airport
By: Yolanda Rivas 2 min read February 2020 — Since 1971, the Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) has been fulfilling...
Rock Hill crystallizes its future with new development and capital projects
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read February 2020 — About an hour south of Charlotte, in South Carolina, a city...
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Beat Kahli, President and CEO, Avalon Park Group
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read February 2020 — The Sunshine State has been a beacon of light for companies...
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Christopher Lam, Partner, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read February 2020 — Charlotte’s growth continues to attract a gamut of industries and talent...
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Gray Shell, Division President, TRI Pointe Homes
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read January 2020 — Creative product design and an increase in density are part of...
Face Off:
The growth of Gaston County
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read January 2020 — In the last few years, Gaston County, located an hour away...
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Leor Hemo, Founder & Managing Principal, Vantage Real Estate Services
By: Yolanda Rivas 2 min read January 2020 — Real estate investors from high-valuation areas like New York, North Jersey, Texas...
Local leaders optimistic amid Charlotte’s latest jobs ranking
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read January 2020   — The Queen City closed out the decade as one of the hottest...
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Andrew Burnett, Senior Principal, Stantec
By: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read January 2020 — The Broward County Convention Center and Hotel is one of the...
Public-Private Partners Devise Future of Queen City
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read January 2020 — In the last decade, Charlotte rose from the devastating effects of...
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Sean Beuche, Regional Manager, Marcus & Millichap
By: Yolanda Rivas 2 min read December 2019 — 2019 was a steady year for Philadelphia’s commercial real estate. The market’s...
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Nicholas Haines, CEO, Bromley Companies
By: Max Crampton-Thomas The future of Tampa Bay is developing in front of our very eyes and there are a...
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Adam Mullen, Market Leader, Greater Philadelphia Region, CBRE
By: Yolanda Rivas One of the main drivers of Philadelphia’s economy is the real estate industry, attractive for its affordable...
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Flint McNaughton, CEO & Founding Partner, SunCap Property Group
By: Felipe Rivas The Charlotte Metro Area offers access to capital, a talented and growing workforce, and an affordable cost...
Decatur embraces “hipsturbia”
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read December 2019 — Downtowns throughout the nation are popular among millennials for their walkability and...
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Lynn Stoner, Mayor, City of Plantation
By: Max Crampton-Thomas 4 min read December 2019 — To move a city forward both economically and community-wise, it takes...
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Scott Zuckerman, Principal, Domus Construction
By: Yolanda Rivas 2 min read November 2019 — Philadelphia-area general contractor Domus was established in 1976. The company has...
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Jeff Burns, Founder & CEO, Affiliated Development
By: Max Crampton-Thomas 4 min read November 2019 — To be a successful developer in today’s real estate climate, a...
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Keith Koenig, CEO & Chairman, City Furniture/Broward Workshop
By: Max Crampton-Thomas 4 min read November 2019 — Acting as both the CEO of his company City Furniture and...
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Liz Babson, Director, Charlotte Department of Transportation
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read November 2019 — As Charlotte continues to grow, the Department of Transportation is looking at...
Tyler Perry’s new 330-acre film compound is the largest in the nation
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read November 2019 — Hollywood and the movie industry have enjoyed a symbiotic relationship since the...
Big Reveal: A New Look for Charlotte’s Main Library
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read November 2019 — In the information age, knowledge is power. As Charlotte continues to...
South Florida Collective Combats Gentrification in Palm Beach
By: Sara Warden 2 min read November 2019 — As the 2018 federal tax code kicks into effect, capping deductibility of...
James Fox, President, Maddox Group
By Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read October 2019 — To be successful in the construction industry, a company needs to...
Spotlight On:
Gary Gagnon, President & CEO, Gagnon Development
Writer: Yolanda Rivas 2 min read October 2019 — Gary Gagnon’s family has been involved in the real estate industry...
Atlanta’s Entertainment Pull Buoys Hospitality Industry
By Sara Warden 2 min read October 2019 — With 130 new hotel constructions planned across Metro Atlanta, the city now ranks...
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Asi Cymbal, President & Owner, Cymbal Development
By Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read October 2019 — Fort Lauderdale’s real estate development market is in its prime and...
Miami BIDs Put Customer First, Profits Later
By Sara Warden 2 min read October 2019 — As commercial real estate evolves and retail stores move online, Miami’s authorities are...
Philly Developers Quick off the Mark in OZ Race
Writer: Sara Warden 2 min read OCTOBER 2019 — Philadelphia’s population growth has lagged other large metro areas in the...
It’s Go Big or Go Home for Miami’s OZs
Writer: Sara Warden 2 min read October 2019- When the Opportunity Zones (OZs) were created by the federal government in the...
Healthcare Sector Rapidly Expanding in Orlando
Writer: Yolanda Rivas 2 min read October 2019 — Orlando’s population has increased rapidly over the last few years, making...
Business is Booming for Deerfield Beach
By Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read September 2019 — When discussing growth in Broward County, the conversation would typically center...
How e-commerce is feeding Orlando’s booming retail market
Writer: Yolanda Rivas 2 min read SEPTEMBER 2019 — At times when big retailers such as Sears, Charming Charlie’s and...
Miami’s Industrial Real Estate Has Buyers Lining Up
Writer: Sara Warden 2 min read SEPTEMBER 2019 — Miami is an attractive place to live and a business hub, but...
Spotlight On:
Mark Hardy, Vice President & Regional Manager, Universal Engineering Sciences
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read August 2019 — Growth in the Tampa Bay construction industry has not only benefited...
Philly Legal: These Sectors Are on the Right Side of the Law
by Yolanda Rivas 2 min read SEPTEMBER 2019 — Over the last few years, Philadelphia’s legal sector has seen a...
Face Off: Broward’s Construction Boom
By Max Crampton-Thomas 4 min read September 2019 — It seems like more cranes are dotting the downtown Fort Lauderdale...
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Andrew Verzura, Principal, VCM Builders, Inc.
By Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read August 2019 — The amount of construction in a region is almost always an...
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Brett Forman, President & CEO, Trez Forman Capital
By Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read July 2019 — The demand for residential and commercial real estate development in Palm...
Top 5 Trendiest Neighborhoods in Fort Lauderdale
By Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read July 2019 — The growth of the Fort Lauderdale area is a true testament...
Construction Workers Wanted
December 2017 — From January 2015 to January 2016, construction costs in Atlanta increased by 3.8 percent, which is higher...
MDX invests in Miami’s transport infrastructure
Invest: Miami speaks with the Miami-Dade Expressway Authority With five projects being executed and seven others in the pipeline, the...
What does Suffolk Construction have to say about Miami?
Invest: Miami speaks to Jeffrey Gouveia, President and General Manager, Southeast Region Miami is a progressive market when it comes...
Press Release: Capital Analytics Associates Partners with Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. to Promote Miami’s Construction Industry, March 17, 2016
MIAMI, March 17, 2016 – As Miami continues to urbanize, its construction industry is growing across all sectors, catching the attention of...
What does Melo Group say about Miami?
Invest: Miami speaks with Jose Luis F. Melo, Carlos F. Melo, and Martin F. Melo, Directors of Melo Group When...
Intelligent luxury
How temporary slowdowns do not undermine the strength of Miami’s real estate David Martin President – Terra How are developers...
In love with MIA
How strong sector fundamentals and sophisticated design buoy Miami’s real estate market in trying times Edgardo Defortuna President & CEO...
Market resiliency
How Miami’s world-class assets boost the long-term prospects of its real estate market Carlos Rosso President of Condominium Development –...
What does the Consul-General of Turkey have to say about Miami?
Invest: Miami speaks with Ozgur Atlan, Consul-General of Turkey in Miami The opening of a Turkish consulate in Miami is...

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