Category: Spotlight Content
2025 Women in CRE: Helen De Novaes, Acella Construction
September 26, 2025
What advice would you give to a woman considering a career in commercial real estate? The commercial real estate industry is teeming with opportunities and has so many career paths to choose from. My advice is to follow your passion. Explore the various roles within an organization and always seek to learn new skills.
Project of the Month: Dacon Corp. and R.J. Kelly Co. constructing 95,700 s/f warehouse and distribut...
September 26, 2025
Methuen, MA Dacon Corporation, in partnership with R.J. Kelly Co., Inc., is currently constructing a 95,700 s/f, warehouse and distribution facility at 600 Griffin Brook Dr. The project, being developed on a design-build basis, is set to become a major addition to the Griffin Brook
It all began - or ended - with a trench - by Thomas House
September 26, 2025
When you cruise around 128…sorry, you thought it was I-95, that belt around Boston? That’s only a number on some signs - and those with a long memory may see any of those as a sign of broken dreams? Nightmares?
The owner occupant strikes back - by David Skinner
September 26, 2025
In today’s article, I share some of the history of what has created the industrial investment bubble, particularly in Boston suburbs of 128/495. If you are an owner occupant along the 128/495 corridors, do not be bashful about approaching property owners to lease or purchase at what might have
Shallow-bay wins on 495/128: A renewal-driven market with a thin pipeline - by Nate Nickerson
September 26, 2025
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
September 26, 2025
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
September 26, 2025
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
September 26, 2025
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
September 26, 2025
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
September 26, 2025
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
September 26, 2025
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.
September 26, 2025
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.
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