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

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

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

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

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

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

Let’s start with a confession: after 14 years in construction recruitment, I’ve seen enough outdated practices to fill a skyscraper. You know what I’m talking about, those rigid hierarchies, the “this is how we’ve always done it” mantras, and the endless hoops talented people have

The standard startup narrative often begins with identifying a market inefficiency or customer pain point. But the truth behind Aedifico's origin is more personal and, I believe, more meaningful. It began with a pattern I couldn't ignore: talented professionals in commercial real estate reaching a

Freelancing is no longer a niche career path—it’s a fundamental part of the modern economy. In industries like commercial real estate, construction, and tech, professionals are increasingly opting for independent work, valuing flexibility over traditional employment structures. But as freelancing grows, so do the policy

Executive Summary:   The commercial real estate industry is experiencing a fundamental shift in how professional services are procured and delivered. Traditional consulting models, while established, have created inefficiencies that impact both cost structures and project timelines. This analysis examines current market dynamics and emerging alternatives