The CRE Insider
‘Fear Factor’ Deters Residential Conversions in Boston
Boston is at a critical juncture as it faces a growing housing shortage alongside an abundance of underutilized office space. But the scale of conversions here has, so far, been underwhelming.
Life Science Is Part of TRIA’S DNA
Sherwood Butler’s on-the-job training designing life science projects early in his career prepared him for the rising demand for lab design, a specialty he turned into a business when he founded Boston-based TRIA in 2015.
Boston’s Conversion Conundrum
Tens of millions square feet of office space across America is undergoing conversion to apartments. So why is Boston seeing so little conversion activity?
Historic Tax Credits Sweeten the Pot for Developers
Massachusetts recently doubled its annual historic tax credit limit, but while they’re attractive for those committed to preserving historic buildings, they must be used with caution.
New Building Energy Codes Include Triggers for Successful Projects
All the code changes put Massachusetts in a better place to address the current needs of our built surroundings.
Cambridge’s Next Biotech Beacon Gains Altitude
Led locally by Bill Kane, Blackstone-owned BioMed Realty is building one of Cambridge’s most notable new projects, the 585 Kendall tower leased to Takeda Pharmaceuticals.
Massachusetts Shoots for Leadership in the ‘Hard Stuff’
Massachusetts lost biomanufacturing jobs last year, raising questions about the sector’s future in the state. But local and state leaders are planning initiatives to show the Bay State remains a formidable powerhouse.
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