Let us explain the ins and outs of this service and why hiring a fee developer might be a good idea for as you think about your next building project.
Coworking has moved from the coasts to the Twin Cities and is in full swing. From local to national operators and from single site to multi-site the move to coworking continues. Coworking is collaborative workspace that provides both open and dedicated space along with amenities such as conference rooms, mail services, networking opportunities and, most often, really good (and free!) coffee to its members.
Press Release: Julie Kimble of Kimble Consulting is proud to welcome Ericka Miller to the team as new VP.
Three growing cities are planning municipal tech innovations that could soon change urban life as we know it. Original article published in BREAKGROUND, a quarterly digital magazine on the intersection between technology and design.
Commercial real estate has plenty of changes to keep an eye on in the new year. From investments to lending to how spaces and places will actually be used, 2017 promises to be a year of sweeping high-level change as well as continued cultural, technological, and lifestyle shifts. This year Kimble Consulting is making predictions on collaborative spaces, built-in well-being, and how developments are re-imagining their environmental footprint through new parking plans.
As construction costs increase, developers are investing in prefabrication and modular construction for cost-effective ways to advance multifamily and other commercial developments. We asked our friend and colleague Cathy Schmidt, CEO at Fullerton Building Systems, to provide her thoughts on the advantages of (and changes in) prefabricated buildings related to commercial construction.
One of the best attributes of a career in commercial real estate is that no deal is ever the same and the opportunities for creative problem solving are endless. Commercial real estate is most definitely a thinking person’s game. Enter two properties, one an office building and one an industrial building.
Commercial real estate has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. An industry that was once predicted to soar in 2020 is now starting to see the impacts of the global pandemic. One area where we are seeing change in CRE is in leasing; changes in leasing opportunities are affording companies of all sizes new options that provide cost-saving solutions.
The COVID-19 crisis impacts real estate like a game of dominoes. Each ask by a tenant requires a corresponding ask by a landlord to a lender, to a vendor, to a municipality. We have compiled a list of conversation starters to assist with sorting through a complex situation for landlords, property managers and employees.
Project management is a critical part of the commercial real estate and development project process. Choosing an expert project manager can be quite the task. What traits should you look for? What do your core values and company culture have to do with the process? Read on to learn how to select the right project manager for your commercial real estate needs.
To kick off the new year, our team put together thoughts on real estate—the lay of the land as we embark on 2020 and what you can expect in the coming months. For instance, did you know that building energy causes 73% of the pollution that contributes to climate change? As a result, the City of Minneapolis declared a Climate Emergency in December. From this, Kate Damato predicts that developers and contractors will increase their efforts to construct buildings with climate sustainability in mind. Here’s what else you need to know as we dive in to 2020:
Real estate is one of your company’s largest expenses and when seeking out a new business space that aligns with your needs, you want to make sure that you are looking at all the best options and finding the right fit. Working with professionals to help manage all the pieces of the puzzle is what tenant representation is all about—these are licensed agents/brokers acting as fiduciaries for you, the tenant.
Grants and incentives offer wonderful benefits when used appropriately. They can move a deal forward that has a financial gap or improve a project to provide important benefits, such as increased sustainability measures. What types of projects or project needs might spur the request for incentive or grant monies? We provide a few examples, requirements to be aware of and a few ideas to get you started.
What is the difference between residential and commercial representation? While the two have some similarities that keep them related, the differences are so vast that they rarely cross paths. The client perspective highlights some of the similarities and differences between the two. Learn the differences and key players, here.
