In our latest roundup, AI cuts disaster infrastructure losses, multifamily drives increase in CRE delinquency rates, commercial services firms lead in office and industrial leasing activity, and more! AI applications such as predictive maintenance and digital twins could prevent 15% of projected natural disaster losses to power grids, water systems…
On June 20, 2025, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Texas Senate Bill 17 (SB 17) into law, reshaping the landscape for global investment in Texas real estate. When the new statute takes effect on September 1, 2025, it will impose expansive state-level restrictions on property ownership through sweeping prohibitions aimed…
In our latest roundup, more office space is being demolished/converted than built, Landingplace Hotels launches two conversation brands, developers cite expenses with low-income housing, and more! A new White House directive aims to accelerate federal permitting and unlock financial incentives for large-scale data center builds, along with related energy and…
Our latest roundup features adaptive reuse in the hospitality industry, falling home prices in major markets, loan maturity in real estate, and more! Builders are ramping up their own venture funding arms, and they’re looking for startups that are commercial-ready, rather than starting out. (Matthew Thibault, Construction Dive) Adaptive reuse…
It seems like such a simple question. Who owns data centers? Ownership structures in the digital economy are more varied than might appear on the surface. While the largest computing and cloud service providers, such as Apple, Amazon (AWS), Microsoft (Azure) and Google (Cloud)—also known as “hyperscalers”—do own and operate…
In our latest roundup, REITs ramp up development, U.S. water infrastructure funding plateaus, Giant’s mixed-use development raises questions, and more! Although the Trump administration’s policies are creating uncertainty, many of multifamily’s biggest public companies see an opportunity to start construction. (Leslie Shaver, Construction Dive) Two federal departments formed a task…
In our latest roundup, the Tampa Bay Rays pull out of a stadium deal, the National Association of Realtors examines another policy change, energy efficiency measures continue to lower operating expenses, and more! For construction firms, the advancement of AI means even nontechnical users can now create applications. (Sebastian Obando,…
In our latest roundup, Wells Fargo sues JPMorgan Chase, mortgage rates drop, and the life science RE market falters, and more! Three months into 2025, the artificial intelligence arms race continues for builders as large contractors develop their own AI-based tools to aid their construction processes. (Matthew Thibault, Construction Dive)…
In our latest roundup, hybrid work creates hope for the office sector, Texas lawmakers ease office-to-residential conversations, service-based tenants are expected to lease more retail space, and more! While demand is expected to remain strong, policy uncertainty and interest rates could pose problems in the coming year for renters. (Mary…
In our latest roundup, tech giants invest in new data centers, senators introduce bill aimed at price-setting algorithms, DoD stops PLA requirements, and more! The real estate industry is embracing AI for enhancements across a wide range of applications. (Kathleen Walch, Forbes) A joint venture among OpenAI, Softbank and Oracle…