Construction
AI
Data, Not Design: Why Construction Proposals Must Focus on Risk
The construction industry has been approaching proposals all wrong, according to one technology executive who argues that successful bids aren’t about attractive layouts or...
Construction
Municipal Planners Turn to Analytics to Guide Zoning and Development Decisions
Municipal planning decisions have traditionally relied heavily on subjective judgment and community input, but according to one planning expert, a quiet revolution is underway...
AI
From Ad Tech to AEC: How Joist AI Is Reshaping Construction Proposal Development
The construction industry has long grappled with inefficient proposal processes, forcing marketing professionals to spend hours manually researching past projects and assembling responses to...
Capital
When Big Builders Freeze, Contrarian Developers Move: Lessons from Silicon Valley
The real estate development industry has a predictable problem, according to Erik Hayden, founder of Urban Catalyst, when market conditions shift, the biggest players move...
Capital
Buffalo’s Apartment Conversion Boom Stalls Without Key Amenities
Downtown Buffalo has the key ingredients for successful office-to-residential conversions, including vacant buildings, transit access, and proximity to major institutions. Yet, despite these advantages,...
AI
Proposal Quality in Construction Comes Down to Data, Not Design
The construction industry has fundamentally misunderstood what makes a winning proposal, according to one industry expert who argues that firms are focusing on presentation...
Capital
Building Business Beyond Borders: Using International Networks to Compete in DC’s Commercial Market
The Washington, DC commercial real estate market is often associated with its proximity to federal agencies and Fortune 500 headquarters. For The Ellitan Group,...
Capital
The Rise of Medical Retail How Houston’s Healthcare Landscape is Reshaping Commercial Real Estate
The commercial real estate landscape in Houston is experiencing a significant change, driven by an emerging trend that’s altering how healthcare providers think about...