When Vacancies Are a Welcome Sight
It may not be popular to say, but the increase in available lab and GMP space will be a net positive for competitiveness and job creation.
Go Beyond the Lab Bench with Amenities for Life Science Buildings
The war for talent is tough, and investments in employee wellness, company culture and local communities can make a big difference in employee acquisition and retention.
Legal Liability When an Algorithm Screens Tenants
Landlords of apartment buildings in Malden and Canton hired a Texas company to screen tenant applications automatically, prompting a pair of rejected tenants to file a court challenge.
What the New Energy Codes Mean for Construction
Builders have to navigate a changing web of complex and highly localized requirements for reducing the environmental footprint of new developments.
Reimagining Boston’s Waterfront for Climate Change
Around Boston Harbor, talk about sea level rise and future flooding has moved from hypotheticals to official design guidance. All of this is great progress however very few adaptation projects have been realized.
Seeking Solutions for Vulnerable Properties and Populations
Pressuring officials to address climate change with an equitable approach is a top priority of Elischia Fludd, the newly appointed executive director of the Massachusetts Climate Action Network.
Regulators Eye ‘Embodied Carbon’ in New Buildings
Is another sustainability regulation coming down the line for Boston developers? Traditional commercial building materials such as steel and concrete are drawing scrutiny from regulators as a potential contributor to the building sector’s carbon footprint.
Building Codes Have a Role in Coastal Resilience
Catastrophic flooding. Extreme heat. Flash droughts. Our safest refuge should be our homes – our sanctuaries from the proverbial and literal storms. But the reality is, many of our homes are not safe. Not by a long shot.
Top Concerns of Multifamily Developers Grow
Competition with for-profit developers for sites and rising construction costs are among the challenges facing affordable housing developers in Massachusetts.
Reinventing Office Properties in the Suburbs
Cities are rezoning offices downtown to allow for residential conversion, but that will prove difficult for suburban properties since their floor plates cover a large area. What do we do with this empty space?
Will Biomanufacturing Make It in Massachusetts?
Biomanufacturing was supposed to be a big part of the next “Massachusetts Miracle,” but tenant requirements have been cut in half in the last year. But its believers have faith in the sector’s durability over the long term.
How to Prepare Buildings for a Carbon Neutral Future
Commercial building owners in Greater Boston face immediate decisions on strategies to comply with new regulations on emissions, decarbonization and energy efficiency.
No New Clusters, But Notable Lab Projects Remain in Play
Commercial real estate is facing a variety of headwinds as we enter the second half of 2023. Nevertheless, Boston has historically proven to be one of the most resilient real estate markets, nationally and globally.
Solving Boston’s Apartment Supply Problem Requires Different Incentives
A major shortage of available rental units has pushed apartment prices to all-time highs in the Greater Boston area. The data suggests this is fundamentally rooted in a supply delivery conundrum.
An Understated Approach Pays Off for Raffles
We sold through more than half of our available inventory within a matter of months after opening our sales gallery. Just one year later, we have sold nearly 80 percent.
Three Myths About the Luxury Residential Market
Firm pricing can’t be explained away by supply and demand dynamics. Rising inventory and declining sales suggest weaker prices. So, what’s going on? I suspect that the answer lies in marketing myths.
Supreme Court Deals Setback to Tax Takings
A new Supreme Court ruling is likely to affect the enforcement of property tax liens in Massachusetts.
Naming Rights for Residences Is the New Normal
From the Seaport to the Back Bay, it might seem like every new condo building going up in Boston has a condo component attached to a well-known luxury brand. And new data shows it’s happening for good reasons.
A Harmonious Partnership in Merrimack Valley
Joann Kalogianis Spaneas and Demetrius Spaneas have built a successful husband-and-wife partnership in developing and selling luxury properties north of Boston. The firm’s projects include redevelopment of a Lowell mill and raising equity for a planned hotel.
New Mandates Loom for Massachusetts’ Vacationland
Changes are coming to regulations affecting wastewater management on Cape Cod and southeastern Massachusetts, but their potential impact on property owners are still taking shape.
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