Trends
Bridgewater Bank’s latest insights offer direction for real estate developers in 2025
Uptick in commercial financing requests In a recent article for RE Journals, Dan Rafter shared insights from Nick Place, chief banking officer at Bridgewater Bank, on the uptick in commercial financing requests in 2025. The key takeaway? Developers and investors are stepping off the sidelines, and optimism is returning to the market. But what does…
The Ins and Outs of Building Design and Construction in 2025
Rethinking building design: A holistic approach Building design and construction is increasingly headed in a holistic direction, where exteriors and interiors work harmoniously to reflect purpose, values, and the needs of those who inhabit them. Across industries, design and construction is evolving to create spaces that prioritize functionality, sustainability, and a deep connection to both people and…
Economic Outlook Gives Real Estate Developers/Owner Optimism
2025 favorable for commercial real estate developers and owners As we look ahead to 2025, the construction industry finds itself at a turning point. After several challenging years marked by high interest rates and inflation, the outlook is beginning to shift. Lower borrowing costs are setting the stage for growth, even as familiar challenges like…
Factors Driving 2025 Commercial Construction Trends
Commercial construction trends reflect current events, broader society Influenced by lessons of the past five years, resilience and adaptability are major themes for developments in the year ahead. As market conditions evolve, new trends are emerging that reflect shifts in priorities for developers, owners, tenants, and consumers alike. These factors shape how commercial spaces will…
Most Promising Real Estate Development / Building Opportunities in 2025
2025 real estate development prospects The real estate market is always evolving, and as we get into 2025, some sectors are poised for growth while others may be facing barriers. The latest outlook from the Urban Land Institute and PwC highlights key shifts in development prospects across commercial and multifamily real estate, offering investors and…
Senior Living: Out With the Old, In With the Bold
Creating captivating senior living environments is key Institutionalized spaces, uninspired food, and lackluster amenities in senior living have gone the way of Pompeii, and for the wave of seniors looking at their next move, that’s a good thing. After all, no one truly wants to retire to a living environment that doesn’t feed their soul…
Looking to Build Soon? Consider these logistics.
Commercial construction procurement and labor pool updates Long before your commercial construction project begins, it’s essential to consider the logistics that could impact your project’s potential. In recent years, key considerations include material and equipment procurement and the vendor labor pool — both of which, when disregarded, can impact your project’s schedule and budget. As…
Design-Build 2024 Grocery & Retail Trends
Style meets substance Amid inflation and economic uncertainties, the retail sector stands resilient, ready to sustain as well as reinvent its spaces. Experts foresee a future where retail investment transcends mere upkeep, focusing instead on fostering innovation. The vision for 2024 is a retail industry that continually redefines itself, merging technology with eco-friendly practices to…
2024 Industrial Construction Outlook
A tale of two trends The industrial sector outlook for 2024 suggests a story of contrasting trends —where the warehouse and manufacturing landscapes diverge, each charting its own course in response to evolving economic and technological demands. On one hand, the warehouse sector, having ridden the wave of unprecedented demand, is now settling into a…
Here’s how design-build minimizes risk and workload
Here’s how design-build minimizes workload and risk Savvy developers and investors have a secret weapon in their commercial construction toolbox, one which excels in two major ways. The secret: the design-build project delivery model. No longer the closely guarded secret it once was, design-build is now the approach of choice for commercial developers who want…