Case Studies April 2024

There is a famous scene in the Wizard of Oz film where Dorothy declares that she has a feeling she’s not in Kansas anymore. Joey Martinez had a similar moment early in his real estate & administrative operations career.   “I was giving Steven Spielberg a tour of DreamWorks founder Jeffrey Katzenberg’s office in Beverly Hills,” […]

So how does one keep tabs on the infrastructure of 48 hospitals and around 600 ambulatory sites across seven states and Ireland?  Well, as Jonathan Hunley explains, it’s good to have a playbook for prioritizing the many ongoing and expensive tasks at hand. Thus, his so-called four pillars of infrastructure, which he rolled out last […]

With over 30 years of experience in construction, real estate development and project management, Jon Fahning has seen and done it all. No matter what industry, customer service and providing a quality experience for the client has been crucial. And that is especially true now in his role as Director of Development for Tailwind Group, […]

Blaine Gregson, the director of development at Jamison Properties, spearheads initiatives to combat the ongoing housing shortage in Southern California. As a leader of the development arm of the Jamison organization, which oversees a portfolio exceeding $3 billion, Gregson plays an important part in ensuring the efficiency of internal systems to maximize home construction.  In […]

That $100 million-plus project took some doing. So Paul Kacha explains how his company, the general contracting and procurement specialist Framaco International, put the finishing touches on the new U.S. Embassy in the Papua New Guinea capital of Port Moresby a year ago.  This being the South Pacific island’s first LEED-certified building and one that […]

Most people are nervous and anxious about visiting their doctor or going to the hospital—and rightfully so. It can be scary and daunting, and the uncertainty of the moment is difficult.   Bruce Meyer, in his role as projects, construction and property management coordinator for RUSH Copley Medical Center in Aurora, Illinois, works hard to enhance […]

Holly Gotfredson, the president of American Metalcraft, Inc., stands at the helm of a WBE-certified architectural metal product company that has been a prominent force in the industry since its inception in 1986. Under her visionary leadership, American Metalcraft remains a trusted resource, providing an extensive array of high-quality aluminum, zinc, and stainless products, including […]

In the 1990s and early 2000s, moving into an apartment with stainless appliances and a resort-style swimming pool was considered luxurious. Those units were traditionally more expensive and required the applicant to have a higher income and credit score and a clean rental history.   Fast forward to 2024. Stainless steel appliances with hard surface countertops […]

Nestled within Arizona’s vibrant construction industry is a story of commitment, integrity and family legacy embodied by Ken Kortman, the president and CEO of Kortman, Inc. Stepping into his role with a vision deeply rooted in the company’s founding principles, Kortman embodies a unique blend of tradition and innovation, shaping Kortman, Inc into a model […]

Luxury multi-family developers operate in a highly competitive market where differentiation is vital to attracting discerning residents. As urbanization increases and demographics shift, developers face many challenges that they must navigate to make their properties stand out and appeal to potential residents.  But luxury living is no longer defined by opulence alone; functionality is equally […]