The Floor is Set, The Ceiling Isn’t: Navigating the 2026 Construction Divide

July 31, 2026

Andrew Volz

Labor shortages, trade policy pressures and geopolitical disruptions are accelerating construction cost escalation, with further increases expected in the second half of 2026. According to JLL’s 2026 Construction Perspective: U.S. Mid-year Update, recognizing these overlaps and acting before contractors reach capacity is the defining factor separating manageable projects from constrained ones.

Pioneering Sustainable Design in Industrial Development

September 10, 2025

Andrea Yu

North America’s first mass timber constructed warehouse in Brampton, Canada, was profiled at NAIOP’s CRE.Converge conference this week in Toronto. Bulit by Prologis, the 246,000-square-foot facility was made using glued-laminated timber columns and beams, three-ply cross-laminated timber roof panels and SIN beams.

California Enacts Major Reforms to Environmental Review Process and Building Codes

August 20, 2025

Jack Hargrove

For decades now, California has earned a reputation as one of the hardest states for developers to build in. High costs, long permitting timelines and a harsh regulatory environment have stopped many projects before they can even start. However, earlier this summer, the California State Legislature passed major reforms to one of the laws most responsible for restricting development: the California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA.

CRE Year in Review: Market Share’s Most-read Posts in 2024

December 30, 2024

Marie Ruff

Commercial real estate professionals in 2024 were eager to figure out solutions for rising construction costs – a persistent problem in recent years – as reflected in the post’s number one ranking on the Market Share blog. Market Share readers also wanted to learn about shifts in manufacturing from a report on an executive summit on nearshoring and reshoring. Read on for the top 10 and catch up on any pieces you missed.

Effective Strategies for Reinforcing Safety Through Design

July 24, 2024

Ethan Harris

Although safety exists as a core value across all areas of the construction industry, the increased risk of serious injuries or fatalities persists. It’s important for every team member to take responsibility for safety compliance, empowering others to take responsibility for not only their own actions but the actions of those around them.

Embracing the Change: Navigating Construction’s Most Prevalent Challenges

May 23, 2024

Chris Grant

For many decades, the construction industry has played a vital role in reshaping communities, standing as a key indicator of economic performance and prosperity. In more recent years, labor challenges have shifted the industry's progression, threatening to disrupt integral projects and new developments throughout the country. With issues such as a shortage of skilled laborers and the need for new technology and software, today’s general contractors are faced with many industry-specific challenges that require innovative strategies and effective planning to guarantee continued success.

The Real Impact of Innovative Building Solutions

April 4, 2024

Bob Boyer

In the ever-changing world of construction, creative solutions are key to moving projects forward. In an industry where tradition can take precedence over innovation, it’s important for general contractors to regularly challenge the norm; doing so can uncover modern insights that reshape the way we build the communities where we live and work.

How Rising Construction Costs are Impacting Real Estate Development

December 5, 2023

Doug Faron

To achieve deadlines and stay within budget, developers must generate solutions to the industry dilemma of rising construction costs. Examine what’s driving construction spending, how these costs are impacting developers and solutions for maintaining development momentum.

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