by Jarred Schenke via Bisnow with reporting by Olivia Lueckemeyer In the wake of the revelation that the Supreme Court appears poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, large companies considering where to place a new office or lab could soon be forced to choose between states where abortion is legal and where it isn’t. In […]
by Konrad Putzier / via The Wall Street Journal Property startups emerged as one of the hottest tickets for venture investors during a record-breaking 2021. The recent stock-market selloff is testing the limits of that boom. Real-estate companies collected $12.2 billion in venture funding last year, according to private company data tracker CB Insights, up 34% from […]
From green rooftops to energy reporting software, technology is playing a starring role in helping apartment owners meet aggressive ESG targets. by Kelsi Borland / via Globe St When BlackRock CEO Larry Fink called climate change an “existential crisis” in an open letter to CEOs at the beginning of the year, it was clear that […]
by Ben Knight / via UNSW Sydney Newsroom The next generation of supercooling materials can help keep cities cooler in summer and warmer in winter. A team from UNSW Sydney has developed new intelligent building materials that can help keep the temperature in check throughout the seasons. The innovative design adjusts the optical properties used in conventional heat […]
Changes in carrier decisions also play a part in a new flood insurance scene By Erik Sherman | Via globest.com A satellite image shows TD Bank Ballpark submerged in flood, after Hurricane Ida swept through the Bridgewater Township in New Jersey, September 2, 2021. Maxar Technologies | Handout via Reuters. Flooding is an ugly and […]
New technology has changed the way builders and property owners approach energy efficiency. Achieving net zero in commercial buildings has become a top priority for many, as the savings can be significant. There are far more reliable and affordable options now than compared to a decade ago, and that trend is continuing. If extra capital […]
It’s no secret that Boston is in a real estate boom. Real estate activity along with increased business activity has led to higher demand for commercial new construction projects. Here’s a quick look at factors that contribute to new construction initiatives and how builders are altering their approach and practices to adjust to changing times. […]
Boston has experienced a recent real estate boom especially in hotbed areas such as Kendall Square. With Massachusetts Institute of Technology situated nearby, the life science and technology markets have exploded within the Cambridge market. This boom has come with a price however, as rent prices for prime space have risen sharply with the decline […]
A new study conducted by the University of California at Berkeley and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has made a connection that may help real estate lenders issue safer loans. Trepp reports that there is a tight correlation between efficient energy use and the likelihood of loan default. The study, funded by the Department of […]
Construction of new commercial space is not only time consuming but it is also expensive. From start to finish, building a new space is a very large task to tackle. There is so much between expenses, different firms working together, as well as the actual construction where a mistake or holdup can cost a […]
