Skanska Halts US Commercial Expansion Amid Weak Market Demand
Skanska AB, the renowned Swedish construction conglomerate, is facing a significant slowdown in its U.S. commercial property development ambitions. This decision emerges in response to a notable decrease in...
ABC7 News: San Mateo County Investing $9MM in Farmworker Housing and Co-op Center
In a landmark decision that marks a significant shift in the support and recognition of the agricultural workforce, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors has voted to purchase...
2024: A Year of Growth and Labor Struggles in the Construction Sector
The construction industry, a critical component of the U.S. economy, is experiencing a paradoxical phase. While the sector has shown impressive job growth in 2023, it continues to grapple...
Is There A Role for Robotics in Modern Building Construction?
In the realm of construction, a new era is emerging, marked by the integration of robotics into various stages of the building process. This technological leap is not just...
After the Surge: Burlingame’s Life Science Sector Faces Uncertain Times
By Kate Snyder
At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the life science industry throughout the country began an upward swing as pharmaceutical, biotech and research and development companies experienced...
Q&A: Unispace’s Albert DePlazaola Provides Insight on 2024 Office Trends
By Catherine Sweeney
Throughout 2023, office markets across the nation saw trends in hybrid and remote work, causing an increased number of vacancies across the board. Many companies have been...
Menlo Park’s Housing Element Gets the Green Light
Some positive news was delivered to the city of Menlo Park about its housing element earlier this month—city officials learned that the state conditionally approved its housing element. In...
California Forever Gets Entangled in Philanthropic Controversy in Order to Advance its Project
In what has become a controversial saga, California Forever, an investment group led by former Goldman Sachs trader Jan Sramek, faces increasing scrutiny and backlash in its ambitious bid...
California Advances Controversial Water Tunnel Project Amid Legal and Environmental Concerns
The California Department of Water Resources' recent decision to proceed with the Delta Conveyance project, a multi-billion-dollar tunnel under the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, marks a significant turning point in...
Home Builders Optimistic as Federal Reserve Considers Rate Cuts
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reported a notable increase in builder confidence this December. The monthly confidence index rose by 3 points to 37, a significant uptick...
