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How new data centers can transform rural and suburban economies — Insights for commercial property owners and developers
In addition to powering the digital world, a large-scale data center can shift entire market dynamics. For commercial property owners and developers, these projects can unlock infrastructure improvements, raise surrounding property values, attract a skilled workforce, and fuel demand for complementary developments such as flex space, mixed-use projects, and workforce housing. In March 2025, Ryan…
Future-proof your commercial property against rising insurance costs
How strategic design and construction can reduce your insurance premiums and protect your investment If your commercial property insurance bill gave you sticker shock this year, you’re not alone. Across the country, premiums are rising fast — and many property owners are facing double-digit increases. Whether you’re a developer planning your next project or an…
Navigating construction financing in a higher interest economy
How to secure funding for your build amid elevated interest rates If you’re thinking about breaking ground but hit a bump in the road with your lender’s quote, it’s a sign of the times. With interest rates lingering at recent highs and tighter lender terms, getting your project off the ground takes more financial finesse…
Building to last: Master planning for financially sustainable senior living communities
How smart planning supports long-term sustainability in senior housing In senior living, the true measure of success isn’t just resident move-in day — it’s stability years down the road. With rising costs, workforce pressures, and shifting resident expectations, financial sustainability is one of the greatest challenges facing senior housing developers and operators today. So, what…
Senior housing outlook sends clear message: Build now!
Senior housing market is heating up The senior housing sector is once again gaining ground — and quickly. Recent data points to strong, sustained demand, resilient rent growth, and occupancy rates that continue to climb. For developers and investors in the Upper Midwest, the opportunity window is opening wide. A supply-demand mismatch that favors developers…
4 lessons from successful senior housing projects
How to plan, design, and build a senior living facility that works For developers, operators, and investors, senior housing development presents both great opportunity and growing complexity. Rising demand, higher construction costs, regulatory requirements, and staffing challenges all make it critical to get the process right — starting from the earliest stages. Whether you’re building…
Developers are turning malls into housing, with no sign of slowing
Here’s how and why malls are being repurposed into living spaces In the 70s, 80s, and even the 90s, the mall had it all – food, clothing, socializing, and more. Of course, these days malls have fallen out of favor as the ways we shop, socialize, and spend our free time have evolved. What’s left…
Design-build delivery a safer bet in periods of uncertainty
As the U.S. economy grapples with heightened uncertainty, marked by trade tensions, market volatility, and shifting fiscal policies, real estate developers and commercial property owners face the challenge of making strategic decisions. In such times, adopting the design-build delivery method offers a proactive approach to mitigate risks and maintain project momentum. In fact, according to…
Placemaking sets the pace in senior living communities
Today’s designers and builders connect seniors (and staff) to their environments The concept of placemaking, creating better cities to live in by pulling from a community’s resources and values, dates back to the 1960s. Though the concept itself is 60+ years old, these days, its focus is turning to people who are 60+, specifically, how…
Here’s how multifamily investors are navigating high 10-year Treasury yield
Innovation and creative solutions can be lifelines amid uncertainty As a multifamily housing investor, chances are you keep your finger on the pulse of the U.S. Treasury yields. Savvy investors know these benchmarks can impact financing interest rates, sending borrowing costs up when yields rise, affecting your pro forma, and potentially straining cash flow. At…