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How to Hire Strong Real Estate Project Managers
What makes a strong real estate project manager? A highly effective project manager is strategic and mindful of what’s happening at every stage of a project, all while keeping a proactive mindset. They are focused on the tasks at hand and look out for any potential changes on project costs and prepare for how those…
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2021 Construction Trends Signal Good News for CRE Developers
At a glance, the first quarter new construction activity was harrowing. New deliveries were down significantly in multifamily, office and retail—but a closer look reveals a beaming silver lining that could spell new opportunities and a swift recovery for CRE developers.
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5 Commercial Real Estate Technologies Setting the Gold Standard
Adoption of commercial real estate technology across the full life cycle of a project is imminent—but building out an internal tech platform can feel overwhelming. While many technologies have valuable applications, no comprehensive technology program should be without these five essential tools.
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Harness Institutional Knowledge To Save Millions on CRE Projects
Savvy real estate developers have long recognized the importance of preserving institutional knowledge to deliver their current and future projects with more efficiency and accuracy.
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How Superstar and Average Real Estate Project Managers Differ
Wondering what differentiates an exceptional real estate project manager from the average project manager? Superstar project managers have the ability to move the needle and unlock value on complex projects in a way that makes them 10x more valuable than an average project manager. So, how can you tell the difference? And, better yet, how can…
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How to Become an Unstoppable CRE Project Delivery Team
Every CRE project delivery team, no matter the structure, has a superpower that sets them apart from their peers. Whether that’s a development-led, accounting-led or financial/acquisition-led team, each approach has its own advantages. However, there are also corresponding limitations – some obvious, while others not as clear – holding teams back from achieving their full…
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Affordable Housing Development Is Stealing the Spotlight
An affordable housing crisis has been swelling in the US for years, but the road to new supply is challenging. Generally, affordable housing rents don’t support ground-up real estate development due to high land and construction costs. Affordable housing developments just don’t pencil out – but that is changing. The pandemic has amplified demand for…
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How Real Estate Developers Are Reshaping Unexpected Markets
As people fled gateway markets last year, some wondered if 2020 would mark the end of city life. The way we see it, urban cores aren’t dying; they’re multiplying. Real estate developers are bringing soaring architectural icons to secondary metros, creating new cityscapes across the country, but they still believe in the longevity of gateway…
