Outlook: The Greater Portland office market is still adjusting to the post-pandemic world. Although the major headlines from primary markets are scary and fear-mongering, Southern Maine is not poised for the bumpy rides you might see on the news or read about in the newspaper.
It has been a couple years since I have extolled the excellencies of the alluring, intriguing Interstate 495. I am prompted to do so today because of recent conversations I have had with out-of-market buyers. It is with increasing frequency that family offices and private equity groups
Whether it’s real estate or automotive markets, understanding the various submarkets that make up the composite larger markets and understanding the larger market and its effect on those submarkets is key. Markets don’t work in lockstep.
Two popular sources of commercial real estate financing are banks and insurance companies. According to the Mortgage Bankers Association, banks and insurance companies combined hold 54% of the nearly $4.7 trillion in outstanding commercial mortgages as of the end of 2023. Both of these lender groups are subject to regulations
Well, we survived the eclipse. It was a nice infusion of $ for the North Country during Mud season. I just finished a book, “On the Move” by Abraham Lustgarten, focused on human migrations in North America due to climate change, extreme weather events, drought and wildfires.
There’s a saying that I’ll always remember regarding success in “any” business but especially in the food and beverage industry, “If your business is not growing, it is dying.” That hit me as being pretty profound. “If my business is not growing, it’s dying”? Your competition is nipping at your heels,
Champion Elevator is making waves in the elevator industry, offering top-notch services that cater to property owners and managers across the United States. With an impressive track record of servicing 6,547 elevators monthly, Champion Elevator has firmly established itself as a leader in the field.
What has been the driving force behind your success in the AEC industry? Working in design build has been the driving factor in my success in the AEC industry. Architecture is only one component to a successful project, years of in-house collaboration understanding how costs,
What is your favorite / most beneficial part of Women in Construction week? My favorite part of Women in Construction week is celebrating and promoting the invaluable contributions of women in the industry. It provides a crucial platform to highlight their skills,
What has been the driving force behind your success in the AEC industry? I have been fortunate in my career to follow behind several women pioneering our place in the AEC industry. At each stage, there has been a woman (or more!) exemplifying technical capability, and leadership, which effectively banished my imposter syndrome – if she can do it
