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What do empty offices mean for the CRE sector in Music City?

Writer: Chérie Lynn Canada 2 min read February 2024 — Nashville's office sector, while still facing high vacancies, continues to offer potential for those looking to capitalize and reinvent the space. Optimizing office spaces and increasing amenities are ways construction leaders are looking to revitalize a sector that has become

2024-02-15T11:19:58-05:00February 15th, 2024|Commercial Real Estate, Economy, Nashville|

Spotlight On: Nick Dryden, Principal, Dryden Architecture + Design

3 min read January 2024 — Nick Dryden, principal of Dryden Architecture + Design, sat down with Invest: to discuss striking a balance between historic preservation and contemporary design, exciting projects in the firm’s pipeline and a look at what is next for Nashville as it continues to grow.  What

2024-01-29T08:57:58-05:00January 29th, 2024|Commercial Real Estate, Economy, Nashville, Spotlight On|

Spotlight On: Sean O’Brien, CEO, O’Brien Architects

3 min read January 2024 — Sean O’Brien, CEO of O’Brien Architects, talked to Invest: about the importance of architect firms becoming advisors to developers to grow. He also talked about how live 3D modeling has changed not only how the firm designs buildings but also empowers them to collaboratively

Spotlight On: Michael Mesnard, President and Managing Partner, Cline Design

2 min read December 2023 — In an interview with Invest:, Michael Mesnard, president of Cline Design, discussed the firm's recent rebrand, its commitment to sustainability and the integration of AI and automation in the design process, highlighting the evolving trends in the architecture and design industry. Over the past

The changing landscape of real estate in San Antonio

Writer: Jerrica DuBois 3 min read July 2023 — Being intentional about changes became the lingering call to action from the first panel discussion at the recent Invest: San Antonio 2022-2023 leadership summit. The panel, titled ‘Building Blocks: Navigating development and demand in San Antonio’s changing landscape for real

Spotlight On: Lamar Wakefield, National Practice Leader – Mixed Use, Nelson Worldwide

2 min read July 2023 —  Lamar Wakefield, national practice leader of Nelson Worldwide, spoke with Invest: about the successes of new developments in the area. Wakefield explained the process of determining values for each project to ensure their effectiveness. He touched on the influence of hybrid working and impacts

2023-07-05T16:45:10-04:00June 30th, 2023|Architecture, Atlanta, Commercial Construction|

Spotlight On: Bryan Northrop, Executive Vice President/General Manager, Skanska USA Building Inc.

3 min read March 2023 — Bryan Northrop, executive vice president at Skanska, spoke with Invest: about the industry in the Boston market. Skanska is dedicated to sustainability and remains focused on encouraging competitors to follow its lead. Projects in the life science, healthcare, higher education, and transportation industries are

2023-03-20T09:11:57-04:00March 17th, 2023|Boston, Economy, Spotlight On|