New CEO Sharpens Pencils on School Projects
Lorraine Finnegan, the new CEO of SMMA architects, has a history of adapting to changing economic conditions. The current economic climate is no exception.
July 28, 2025
Contractors Air Their Gripes
Contractors and tradespeople have tales of their own to tell. From their point of view, it’s not always their fault when things don’t go smoothly.
Invasive Weed Trips Up Builder in Pepperell
Young parents buying new homes have many concerns. Whether their builder may have knowingly spread an invasive weed and glass on their property should not be among them.
Mass. Needs More Senior Housing, But These Aren’t Like Most Multifamily Projects
There is an extremely high demand for senior housing in Massachusetts, but good senior housing projects aren’t just rebranded apartment buildings.
There’s 2M SF of Offices Waiting to Be Converted to Housing, But They Need Help
Greater Boston’s high construction and capital costs have made most conversions prohibitively expensive. A solution needs state, municipalities and industry to collaborate.
To Hit Our Housing Goal, We Need to Add New Tools
Massachusetts is an incredible place to live. But the high costs of housing are making it harder to live here. Three bills before the Legislature would help.
Emerging Developers Bring Dormant Boston Sites to Life
Two years in, the city of Boston’s push to redevelop vacant, city-owned lots while helping emerging developers scale their businesses is finally bearing fruit.
What’s Next After MBTA Communities?
If you follow housing policy, you know Amy Dain. The longtime freelance public policy researcher recently joined Boston Indicators to build on her research into the state’s housing production struggles.
Hot Property: Simon’s Rock Campus
Bard College selected brokerage JLL to market its 275-acre Simon’s Rock campus in Great Barrington for sale.
Amid Headwinds, College and Lab Projects Move Forward
These three projects are bright spots offering valuable lessons. All three required years of work and complex transactions. All are entering construction during unprecedented uncertainty.
Economic Jitters Didn’t Deter Q2 C&I Growth at Eastern Bank
Eastern Bank executives said their institution turned in a strong second quarter despite economic jitters that caused many companies nationwide to pause investments.
The Gossip Report: July 25, 2025
The second home in this week’s roundup of Massachusetts’ most expensive home sales is a case study in how to make sure new-construction luxury condominium keeps its value.
Fenway Luxury Apartments Land $132M Refi
A large, luxury apartment building in Boston’s Fenway neighborhood has secured its latest refinancing.
Eng Confident ‘Challenges’ to Delivery of New MBTA Trains Will Be Resolved
The head of the MBTA is “very confident” the Chinese manufacturer building new Red and Orange Line trains will be able to fulfill federal requests for information that have reportedly delayed delivery of new cars to the United States.
Lab Tenant Demand Rebounds, as Leasing Gravitates to Suburbs
Demand for lab space rebounded in recent weeks, but much of life science tenants’ leasing activity gravitated to suburban properties rather than the East Cambridge industry epicenter.
Real Estate Protests, Spilka Stands By Broker Fee Law
The Small Property Owners Association pulled together a mix of landlords, brokers and real estate agents outside the State House to protest the state’s new ban on tenant-paid apartment broker fees.
Berkshire Reports Best Quarter Since 2021 Turnaround Launch
While its executives wait for regulators to approve a proposed merger with Brookline Bancorp, Berkshire Bank executives got to bask in the glow of a strong quarterly earnings report.
OpenAI Exec Warns of AI Voice Fraud Crisis in Banking
The financial industry faces a “significant impending fraud crisis” because of the technology’s ability to bypass security checks and move money, Sam Altman said.
Industry Group Envisions Boston Fisheries Museum in Seaport
A major lab project nearing completion in the Raymond L. Flynn Marine Park is providing seed money for the first-ever museum to memorialize what was once a major city industry.
