For nearly five years, I served on the City of Tacoma’s permitting task force. I was appointed by the City Manager after being recommended through a group I co-founded, Revive Downtown — a coalition of CRE professionals who met monthly to talk about what was holding back progress in

Remember fax machines? Landlines? Job Descriptions?  One of these should be extinct, yet somehow lingers like that mystery Tupperware in the back of your fridge. The Great Shift: Scopes are Eating Job Descriptions For decades, we've treated hiring like ordering from a menu with no prices: "I'll take one

The shift away from big-firm dependency is already happening. Here's what's driving it-and how to stay ahead. The Quiet Exodus For decades, traditional vendors like CBRE, JLL, and Cushman & Wakefield have dominated the commercial real estate execution landscape. Their size, reach, and established processes made them the default

I feel grateful for an industry. That might sound weird to say but after spending 13 years in CRE I can honestly say it has given me many gifts. Friendships, tremendous career growth, and a desire to help more people to name a few. But if I'm being completely

The Workforce Has Shifted The commercial real estate (CRE) and construction industries are built on foundations of permanence — solid structures, long-term investments, and stable relationships. But when it comes to talent, today's workforce is anything but static. The COVID-19 pandemic didn’t just change where we work; it changed

If you’ve worked in the AEC industry for any length of time, you know how quickly things can change. Projects ramp up fast, deadlines shift, and teams need to flex. From my years as an owner’s rep, I know first-hand the stress of trying to source the right talent

In commercial real estate, projects move at the speed of trust—and trust is built not just on competence, but on collaboration. Whether you're brokering a lease, designing a space, or managing a development, your ability to build trust can make or break the momentum of a project. At its

Imagine a world where your health insurance isn't tied to your job. Where your retirement fund grows no matter where - or how - you work. Where your smartwatch monitors your blood pressure and flags early risk and even books an appointment with your provider to talk about what's

Commercial real estate owners want the same thing that business owners everywhere want: to maximize the value of their assets. While each owner has unique priorities, one critical factor remains consistent: they need the right team to make it happen.Why the Right Team MattersCommercial real estate is a dynamic

A Crisis Hidden in Plain Sight Sarah Matthews never imagined she would reach a breaking point. As a senior project manager with fifteen years in commercial real estate development, she has built a reputation for delivering complex projects on time and under budget. Her colleagues describe her as rock-solid