2026 Fall Preview: Steven Wassersug, Timberline Construction

What trends or changes are having the greatest impact on your sector of commercial real estate this fall, and how are they shaping your business?

One of the most significant trends we’re seeing is increased investment in existing facilities. Across life sciences, advanced technology, corporate, and academic sectors, organizations are evaluating how to modernize, reconfigure, and repurpose their current assets. At the same time, clients continue to prioritize cost certainty and schedule reliability, leading to greater interest in our design-build delivery model that fosters collaboration, streamlines decision-making, and reduces project risk.