Trends
Construction materials shortage amid COVID-19 pandemic
Builders are reporting shortages: here’s how to cope The pandemic has impacted the construction industry in a number of ways in 2020. Among them: a construction materials shortage. We’ve written in the past about glass shortages and the fallout for the industry. For some, that meant delaying commercial and residential construction projects because of material…
What COVID means for the future of office space
Understanding shifts in the office may bolster success post-pandemic When COVID-19 cases took hold around the world, the pandemic catalyzed seismic shifts in the office environment. And it turns out some of those changes will impact the future of office space longer-term. A recent study by JLL reveals some intriguing new trends emerging during the…
How the pandemic is transforming the hospitality industry
COVID-19 is speeding the evolution of hospitality From lockdowns to economic slowdowns, from closed borders to closed businesses, the global pandemic has ripple effects that are deeply felt throughout the hospitality industry. The result: the industry is evolving at an exponentially faster rate to meet changing consumer demand. Jones Lang LaSalle IP, Inc. (JLL.com) reports…
Emerging trend toward alternative lenders
Pandemic ripple effects drive investors toward options other than banks For real estate investors, meeting financing needs has become a bit more complicated during a global pandemic. Shifting concerns related to lease contracts have actually driven real estate investors to look toward alternative lending options. Why? Across all real estate sectors, tenants are seeking flexibility…
Mixed-use senior housing in a post-COVID-19 world
Market forces pushed mixed-use to the forefront; now it’s different Just six months ago, we saw a continued meteoric rise — going on a decade — in interest in mixed-use development among those in the senior housing development industry. But today, with COVID-19 at the forefront of our minds, that interest has changed dramatically. Mixed-use…
Is intergenerational student-senior housing the next big thing?
Mount Mary University Project in Milwaukee shows promise.
3 ways COVID-19 will change senior housing forever
Senior living experiences a reset in the midst of pandemic shifts.
What’s ahead for industrial/fulfillment centers?
In the COVID-19 world, an e-commerce boom drives demand.
COVID-19 and rethinking health care space
A rapidly-changing public health issue demonstrates the essential nature of having space that can serve a variety of needs.
The prevalence of wood construction
Four reasons wood construction is so popular right now.