Category: Thought Leadership

Property A vs. Property B: Why Human-Led Wellness Activation Is Becoming a Retention Strategy in Multifamily - by Jennifer DiCecco

Property A vs. Property B: Why Human-Led Wellness Activation Is Becoming a Retention Strategy in Mul...

January 23, 2026
In 2026, multifamily performance is increasingly driven by occupancy protection and resident retention, not aggressive rent growth. That reality is forcing owners and operators
Real estate ownership and digital media  rights in the age of extended reality technology

Real estate ownership and digital media rights in the age of extended reality technology

January 16, 2026
Extended reality is a broad term used to describe immersive technologies, which are software and applications that create immersive environments that merge computer-generated, digital content with the actual contours of our physical world to generate a unique user experience.
Why energy efficiency is a smart business decision in Quonset Business Park - by Steven J. King

Why energy efficiency is a smart business decision in Quonset Business Park - by Steven J. King

January 16, 2026
Every day, more than 15,000 people come to work at over 260 companies across the Quonset Business Park. We know that those companies are looking for more than just a physical place to do business — they’re looking
Creating a lasting tenant community, one amenity at a time - by Gable Clarke

Creating a lasting tenant community, one amenity at a time - by Gable Clarke

January 16, 2026
What makes an office feel like more than just a place to work? Often, it’s the sense of belonging to something larger – a community that’s lively, connected, and engaging. While sleek façades and prime locations can create striking first impressions, the true measure of a property’s value lies in its ability to retain tenants.
New England hotel development pipeline up year-over-year - by JP Ford

New England hotel development pipeline up year-over-year - by JP Ford

January 16, 2026
According to Lodging Econometrics’ (LE’s) U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report, the New England region’s pipeline reached 142 projects with 16,353 rooms at the end of Q3 2025.
The impact of income limit changes in Connecticut - by Brian Royce

The impact of income limit changes in Connecticut - by Brian Royce

January 16, 2026
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) implemented geographic area definitions as determined by the Office of Management and Budget for the 2025 income limits. While most of the geographic area definitions had minimal impact on income limits nationally,
Lease-Up Weapon: How Wellness Programming Speeds Absorption in New Developments - by Jennifer DiCecco

Lease-Up Weapon: How Wellness Programming Speeds Absorption in New Developments - by Jennifer DiCecc...

December 26, 2025
Lease-up is a race against time. Every vacant unit is a carrying cost. Every slow week compounds pressure across the pro forma. And while most teams have perfected incentives, staging, and digital
What ever happened to “certainty”? - by James O’Connell

What ever happened to “certainty”? - by James O’Connell

December 19, 2025
It started on April 2nd, 2025, “Liberation Day”. That was the day that the import tariffs were going to kick in for countries all around the world. The stock market dropped 1,500 points the day before and 3,000 points on that day.
The changing landscape of Boston suburban office - by Harrison Klein

The changing landscape of Boston suburban office - by Harrison Klein

December 19, 2025
Five years ago a pandemic revealed that we had the technology to do much of our work in pajama pants and a collared shirt from our couch. With the knowledge we have now it turns out remote work can work and in person work is often better.
ABC chairman’s message:  Focusing on collaboration

ABC chairman’s message: Focusing on collaboration

December 19, 2025
>Having chaired the Gould Construction Institute (GCI) Board prior to taking on the role of ABC MA chair, I appreciate and understand firsthand the growing collaboration between the two organizations and their forward-moving evolution. In several forms, this has been the story of the past year.
Associated Subcontractors  of Mass. celebrates 75 years

Associated Subcontractors of Mass. celebrates 75 years

December 19, 2025
This fall marked an important milestone for the Associated Subcontractors of Massachusetts (ASM) as we celebrated 75 years of championing and elevating the subcontracting community. On October 23, our association gathered at Boston’s historic Omni Parker House
Live, work and play all in one diverse community - by Frank Picozzi

Live, work and play all in one diverse community - by Frank Picozzi

December 12, 2025
Welcome to Warwick, which offers the convenience of city living in a small-town atmosphere, thanks in part to our more than 30 villages, each with a unique place in our community’s history. Exceptional municipal services,