McKinsey & Company released an insightful report on why the construction industry lags so far behind other major industries in productivity, and what can be done to fix the problem. There are a number of … about McKinsey Construction Report Has Compelling Advice for Owners
EQ Office’s Lisa Picard Makes the Future of Office Her Purpose | Catalyst 2019 Keynote
Lisa Picard, President and CEO of EQ Office (manager of Blackstone’s US office real estate portfolio) makes a point of declaring herself an “Accidental CEO.” Her candor, sharp wit, and vision for the future of … about EQ Office’s Lisa Picard Makes the Future of Office Her Purpose | Catalyst 2019 Keynote
The Hidden Costs of Waiting to Adopt New Technology
If you wait for the kinks to be worked out before trying a new gadget, we’re with you. But if your company still mandates using Internet Explorer - a product so problematic that Microsoft stopped supporting … about The Hidden Costs of Waiting to Adopt New Technology
A New Approach to Capital Planning for Investment Managers
Effective, dynamic capital planning gives investment managers the greatest opportunity to achieve long-term success in growing asset value for their investment partners. A well executed, well-defined capital plan acts like a crystal ball, informing stakeholders … about A New Approach to Capital Planning for Investment Managers
8 Things Real Estate Investors Should Ask Developers and Operators Before Investing
Let’s face it—not all commercial real estate investments go smoothly. EisnerAmper director Timothy Van Noy, who specializes in claims, forensic investigations, and fraud risk assessments in the construction industry, tells Jobsite eight things that real … about 8 Things Real Estate Investors Should Ask Developers and Operators Before Investing
Preparing Bid Documentation and Bid Forms for Projects [CHECKLIST]
As with most multi-phase processes, commercial real estate capital and construction projects benefit enormously from diligent planning. As a matter of fact, considering the long timelines and large cost of projects, real estate owners owe … about Preparing Bid Documentation and Bid Forms for Projects [CHECKLIST]
McKinsey Finds Staggering Increase in Construction Cost Overruns
A recent report published by global consulting firm McKinsey & Company reveals some troubling facts about the health of the construction industry. Across sectors and asset classes, large projects are taking longer than anticipated and … about McKinsey Finds Staggering Increase in Construction Cost Overruns
The Most Effective Bid Template for Construction Projects
While capital projects and construction projects can range from a simple painting job to an entire roof replacement, a real estate owner’s goal is always to increase the value of an asset or to make … about The Most Effective Bid Template for Construction Projects
Getting the Best Construction Bids from Your Contractors
When you open up your latest construction project for bids, plenty of vendors will likely respond but the quality of their bids will vary dramatically. From finding missing information to reworking line items for easier … about Getting the Best Construction Bids from Your Contractors
The Most Important Construction Tool on the Jobsite
More collaboration leads to innovative practices, as field teams can relay messages to an engineer about an onsite problem and the accountant can allocate the appropriate resources accordingly––all within a few minutes. This provides that … about The Most Important Construction Tool on the Jobsite
