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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…
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…
Reducing risk in commercial construction is possible. Here’s how.
The key is to focus on collaboration from the start. When you’re planning a commercial construction project — whether it’s senior living, multifamily housing, office space, automobile dealership, or other commercial building project — risk management should be part of your strategy from the very beginning. Risks like schedule delays and budget overruns can derail…
Attention, developers: The hottest rental market is in our backyard.
Midwest and Minneapolis are rental markets to watch in 2025. Minneapolis is the top city for attracting rental interest, and developers in the know may be keeping their eyes on the market throughout 2025 as they consider their next commercial build. That’s according to RentCafe.com, which issues reports that rank the top rental markets based…
5 Most Commonly Asked Questions About Real Estate Development
You’ve decided to develop real estate, but before you do, chances are you have questions.
Waiting for commercial construction costs to drop?
Playing the waiting game may not be worth it. Here’s why. What goes up must come down, right? Turns out the adage isn’t actually true all the time, including when it comes to commercial construction costs. If you’re among those trying to patiently wait out inflation and other cost increases to drive down the price…
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…
Optimizing senior independent living
Telehealth and in-home assisted living services make it more than a senior apartment. As seniors continue their life journey, finding services that meet their needs is essential to selecting a place to call home. Most want to remain independent for as long as possible, with many seeking the sense of community and access to amenities…
Election year influence on commercial construction
Here’s what business owners and developers can expect Commercial real estate developers, as well as business leaders, are no doubt anticipating the upcoming election year with mixed feelings. As U.S. history continues a periodically volatile trend, it stands to reason that those on the front lines of business and industry are watching for indicators of…