Spotlights

Shallow-bay wins on 495/128: A renewal-driven market with a thin pipeline - by Nate Nickerson

The Boston industrial market entered mid-2025 in a bifurcated state. Large-block vacancy remains elevated, while shallow-bay along the 495/128 corridor continues to prove resilient. Fieldstone’s focus on this geography positions us squarely in the middle of a renewal-driven, supply-constrained

The ever changing landscape of dining out - by Dennis Serpone

The reality of our industry is that diners are disappearing from many average dinner houses, customers rarely order dessert, and folks are drinking alcohol less frequently. Yet, breakfast and lunch operations and fast food businesses are busy and seeing substantial growth in their

2025 Women in CRE: Carrie Nielsen, NCIDQ, ASID, JCJ Architecture

What has been the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in your career, and why? The Envoy Hotel in Boston holds a very special place in my career. It’s not just the design itself, but its role in shaping an entirely new part of the city that makes it so meaningful; it was one of the first parcels to be developed

2025 Women in CRE: Lydia Chesnick, Bernkopf

What has been the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in your career, and why? As a commercial real estate attorney, I frequently work with multi-generational commercial real estate development companies that have been loyal clients for decades.

2025 Women in CRE: Sheryl Starr, Bernkopf

What drew you to commercial real estate, and what keeps you passionate? I was drawn to commercial real estate because it blends law, business, and problem-solving in a tangible way – you can see the results in buildings, communities, and opportunities created.

2025 Women in CRE: Meredith Swisher, Bernkopf

What drew you to commercial real estate, and what keeps you passionate? I love a challenge, especially the kind presented by complicated title and real estate disputes that require focus and great attention to detail.

2025 Featured Women-Owned Businesses: Gienapp Architects

What skills or qualities do you believe are essential for success at your firm? Success at my firm depends on the ability to combine creativity with careful execution. While strong design ideas are important, just as critical are clear communication and a high level of organization. Our teams often balance multiple projects at once,

2025 Featured Women-Owned Businesses: Jacqueline Electric and Contracting, Inc.

What inspired you to start your firm, and how has your vision evolved over the years? I founded Jacqueline Electric and Contracting, Inc. (JEC) in 2010 as a master electrician with nearly 40 years of experience. My inspiration came from my father – spending time with him on job sites from the age of seven sparked my passion for the trade.

Featured Women-Owned Businesses: Acella Construction Corp.

What skills or qualities do you believe are essential for success at your firm? At Acella Construction, success is driven by integrity, collaboration, and resilience. We value a strong work ethic, clear communication, and the ability to adapt under pressure.

Featured Women-Owned Businesses: Sullivan & Sullivan Auctioneer

What inspired you to start your firm, and how has your vision evolved over the years? The opportunity to seize the moment, go out on my own and lead my own company.  All I really knew in the beginning is that I wanted to do something different from what I had seen in my own experience of the industry up to that point.