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2025 Fall Preview: Shelley Balanda, Footprynt
October 31, 2025
What trends or shifts do you see shaping your industry this fall and into 2026? Real estate is standing at a succession crossroads - 25% of current executives are already over 65. For founder-led firms, the challenge isn’t replacement; it’s evolution. How do you pass the baton without losing what made the firm great?
2025 Fall Preview: Yongmei Chen, Eastern Bank
October 31, 2025
What trends or shifts do you see shaping your industry this fall and into 2026? The recently approved One Big Beautiful Bill Act enhanced several areas of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program.
2025 Fall Preview: Justin Cruz, Cruz Companies
October 31, 2025
What trends or shifts do you see shaping your industry this fall and into 2026? As a construction, real estate development, and management organization that has focused on affordable housing for 75-plus years, the joint housing crisis of supply and affordability remains top of mind for us – and our collaborators and partners.
2025 Fall Preview: Charles Moniz, Ipswich Bay Glass Company Inc.
October 31, 2025
What challenges or opportunities do you anticipate for your clients as the market heads into Q4? Staying ahead of the ever-changing performance requirements dictated in the building codes. Codes are making it more and more challenging for façades to meet the requirements.
2025 Fall Preview: David Soccio, Eagle Cornice Co.
October 31, 2025
What trends or shifts do you see shaping your industry this fall and into 2026? There has been an ongoing and unfortunate trend in our industry, and that’s a severe skilled labor shortage. I’m sorry to say that it appears that this is going to continue into 2026 and beyond,
2025 Fall Preview: Jennifer DiCecco, Elite Wellness Amenity Group
October 31, 2025
What trends or shifts do you see shaping your industry this fall and into 2026? Rent growth is leveling off, and residents are seeking more than amenities – they want experiences. Our resident survey found that 76% of renters value fitness and wellness most,
2025 Fall Preview: Andrew Tuccio, Tuccio Properties Group
October 31, 2025
What challenges or opportunities do you anticipate for your clients as the market heads into Q4? One challenge I anticipate is slower leasing velocity – the time from initial inquiry to lease signing continues to lengthen.
2025 Fall Preview: Colleen Woodson, Bright Power
October 31, 2025
What’s one major project, initiative, or innovation your firm is focused on in the months ahead? With many building performance standards rolling out across the country, we’re focused on helping our clients understand complicated compliance requirements, make good decisions about how to comply,
2025 Fall Preview: Steve Cusano, Cummings Properties
October 31, 2025
What trends or shifts do you see shaping your industry this fall and into 2026? We are seeing strong momentum in medical and “medical-adjacent” space uses – counseling, behavioral health, physical therapy, and early intervention services – as care models expand beyond traditional settings.
2025 Fall Preview: Jake Chace, Erland Construction
October 31, 2025
What are you most excited about for the future of your sector? I’m most excited about the growing role of public-private partnerships (P3) in the residential sector. Our current work at Tufts University, a P3 project,
2025 Fall Preview: Jason Grant, ARCO National Construction | New England
October 31, 2025
strong>What’s one major project, initiative, or innovation your firm is focused on in the months ahead? Our focus remains on helping clients grow their businesses and achieve long-term success. In the months ahead, we’re partnering on a wide range of projects nationwide, including a widebody aircraft hangar,
2025 Fall Preview: Stephen Callahan, Callahan Inc.
October 31, 2025
What trends or shifts do you see shaping your industry this fall and into 2026? This fall, we’re seeing a clear shift toward smarter collaboration between developers and builders – where early integration and transparent budgeting matter more than ever.
2025 Fall Preview: Brandon Carr, DiPrete Engineering
October 31, 2025
What trends or shifts do you see shaping your industry this fall and into 2026? Things are shifting fast. Recent policy moves in Washington have disrupted many green energy projects, forcing clients to pivot and rethink their models.
2025 Fall Preview: Adrienne Nelson, Pickard Chilton
October 31, 2025
What trends or shifts do you see shaping your industry this fall and into 2026? The acceleration of transportation-oriented development. For decades, our studio has designed sustainable mixed-use projects around transit in mega-cities around the world.
2025 Fall Preview: Christopher Ladd, Ci Design, Inc.
October 31, 2025
What trends or shifts do you see shaping your industry this fall and into 2026? We are positioning our firm to be a leader in data center design. Revenue from our Mission Critical Practice alone has grown by 130% in under two years.
2025 Fall Preview: Christopher Edge, Town of Berlin (CT)
October 31, 2025
What trends or shifts do you see shaping your industry this fall and into 2026? The biggest trend that I see in Berlin is the growth of multi-family housing in town. Prior to my arrival in 2015, there was little development of housing, but since 2018, we have seen over 350 units of housing be built in Berlin with more units approved,
2025 Fall Preview: Nate Thomas, The Architectural Team
October 31, 2025
What trends or shifts do you see shaping your industry this fall and into 2026? There’s an urgent need to address the housing crisis, support climate resilience, and tackle the related issues that impact livability across the region.
2025 Fall Preview: Ed Wojcik, Ed Wojcik Architect Ltd.
October 31, 2025
What are you most excited about for the future of your sector? What excites me most about the future of architecture is the fusion of design, science, and social impact. Buildings are evolving from passive shelters to active contributors that store energy, foster inclusion, and reflect community values.
2025 Fall Preview: Aubrey Bennett, Market Square Architects
October 31, 2025
What challenges or opportunities do you anticipate for your clients as the market heads into Q4? Most of my clients are focused on the same challenge: getting projects to pencil as costs rise and requirements grow more complex.
2025 Fall Preview: Michael Nee, Gienapp Architects, LLC
October 31, 2025
What trends or shifts do you see shaping your industry this fall and into 2026? Several major trends will influence the construction industry into 2026, including strong demand for affordable housing and adoption of new technology. The need for multifamily options including ADU’s and mixed-use developments remains strong, driven by affordability challenges.