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Construction’s Labor Quandary Is An Old Problem With New Complications
David Meade has spent five years as executive director of Building Skills New York, a nonprofit that has helped link hundreds of job seekers with entry-level positions in construction. It’s a rewarding...
There’s a New Form of Experiential Retail
From regional malls to small-town shopping districts, the United States has over 1 billion square feet of excess retail space, according to analysis from CoStar Group, with roughly 23 square feet of retail space for every person in the country. For reference...
Mastering the Art (and Science) of Site Selection
It wasn’t long ago that a patient needing emergency medical care would head to the hospital downtown to get the attention they require. From an X-ray for a sprained ankle to open-heart surgery, the hospital campus offered every...
PMA – Deep Roots in Austin
As our beloved city of Austin pushes ever closer to the 2.5 million mark, where you're from matters – and it matters a lot. Who you are and where you’re from brings instant credibility and that’s a PMA strong suit, even when you're the "new kid" on the block.
Orlando PMA Expert Explains How Developers Can Overcome Soaring Lumber Costs
Despite prices falling in recent weeks, lumber costs remain high for Central Florida builders as some of these developers have pressed paused on projects. That's left many developers seeking more stable alternatives to lumber...
Tech leaders love Austin, but good vibes alone won’t sustain this boom
Austin is clearly the current darling of the tech industry, but it’s going to take more than charm, “vibe” and inherent popularity to fulfill the city’s potential as a true global tech hub. Even before name-brand tech companies...
Short-Term Rental Companies Prosper During Pandemic
Despite tough regulations and a pandemic that pummeled the Los Angeles hospitality industry, local vacation rental operators are thriving. West Hollywood-based AvantStay Inc. and Beverly Hills-based Nightfall Group are seeing a surge in demand...
Harrison Street Real Estate Capital’s Groundbreaking at Innovation Park
Harrison Street Real Estate Capital recently celebrated a project milestone breaking ground on the second phase of their P3 project on Michigan State University's health campus.
Crain’s 2021 Notable Women in Construction and Design
A 48-year industry veteran, Alice Rebechini is project manager for commercial real estate developments that are generally $100 million in construction cost or greater. She’s a subject-matter expert in multifamily...
How to Manage Extreme Weather Risk in Multifamily
Understanding and mitigating risk is essential to successful execution of real estate developments. Some threats are obvious, like delays in local approvals or permitting delays that can stretch out schedules. Others...
Quarterly Project Spotlight: D-BAT
PMA recently completed D-BAT Georgetown, a national baseball and softball instruction facility, that brings sports and youth development to the rapidly growing north suburban Austin market. Welcome to Georgetown, D-BAT!
CALEXIT or TEXODUS? It’s Complicated.
Yes Texas is big. And Texans will often and proudly remind you of it. Texas is experiencing a net gain in just about every measurable statistic on its way to possibly becoming the biggest, while California appears to be struggling to hold its ground. Why?