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Top Ten Risks to the Construction Industry in 2025

The construction industry in 2025 faces a complex landscape shaped by economic, technological, environmental, and regulatory challenges. As global demand for infrastructure and sustainable building grows, so do the risks that could disrupt projects, inflate costs, or derail timelines. Below are the top ten risks to the construction industry in 2025, based on current trends,…

Outlook for Construction Costs Amid Recent Tariff Developments

Outlook for Construction Costs Amid Recent Tariff Developments

The construction industry in the United States is grappling with significant challenges as recent tariff policies introduced by the Trump administration continue to reshape the cost landscape. Announced in early April 2025, these tariffs—initially dubbed “Liberation Day” tariffs—target a wide range of imported goods, with a particular impact on construction materials such as steel, aluminum,…

The Ripple Effect: How China’s Rare Earth Metal Restrictions Could Impact the Commercial Real Estate Industry

The Ripple Effect: How China’s Rare Earth Metal Restrictions Could Impact the Commercial Real Estate Industry

In an increasingly interconnected global economy, few industries operate in isolation. While the commercial real estate (CRE) sector may seem detached from the complex geopolitics of mining and mineral exports, China’s recent moves to limit rare earth metal exports could send unexpected tremors through this seemingly distant domain.   Understanding Rare Earth Metals and China’s…

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What’s Happening with U.S. Treasury Rates?

  As of April 9, 2025, U.S. Treasury rates have become a focal point for investors, economists, and policymakers alike, reflecting a volatile mix of economic uncertainty, trade policy shifts, and shifting market dynamics. The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield, a key indicator of borrowing costs and economic sentiment, has experienced significant fluctuations in recent days,…

How reciprocal tariffs affect commercial real estate

How Reciprocal Tariffs Affect Commercial Real Estate

Reciprocal tariffs are a key component of international trade policies, often implemented as a response to trade restrictions imposed by other nations. While these tariffs primarily affect industries directly involved in import and export, they also have significant ramifications for commercial real estate. Understanding the impact of reciprocal tariffs can help investors, property owners, and…

The Ripple Effect: How the Chinese Real Estate Market Influences the U.S. Real Estate Market

The Ripple Effect: How the Chinese Real Estate Market Influences the U.S. Real Estate Market

The Chinese real estate market is one of the largest and most significant in the world, with far-reaching effects on global economies, including that of the United States. As China’s property sector faces challenges such as debt crises, regulatory changes, and shifting investor confidence, these factors can create ripples that impact the U.S. real estate…

The Impact of Trump Tariffs on the United States: A State-by-State Analysis

The Impact of Trump Tariffs on the United States: A State-by-State Analysis

The Trump administration’s imposition of tariffs on a wide range of imported goods has been one of the most significant and controversial trade policies in recent U.S. history. These tariffs, primarily targeting China but also affecting allies like Canada, the European Union, and Mexico, were implemented with the goal of protecting American industries, reducing trade…

The Impact on Commercial Real Estate Following BlackRock’s Purchase of the Panama Canal

The Impact on Commercial Real Estate Following BlackRock’s Purchase of the Panama Canal

The recent acquisition of the Panama Canal by BlackRock, the world’s largest asset management firm, has sent ripples across global markets, particularly in the realm of commercial real estate. This unprecedented move by a financial giant to take control of one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints has far-reaching implications for trade, logistics, and,…

How DOGE Government Lease Terminations Could Impact the Commercial Real Estate Market

How DOGE Government Lease Terminations Could Impact the Commercial Real Estate Market

The commercial real estate (CRE) market is highly sensitive to macroeconomic factors, regulatory policies, and significant tenant shifts. One recent development that has raised eyebrows in the industry is the possible termination of long-standing government leases by the Department of Government Enterprises (DOGE). As government entities often represent stable, creditworthy tenants for commercial property owners,…

How a US SWF may affect commercial real estate

The Impact of Trump’s Proposed Sovereign Wealth Fund on U.S. Commercial Real Estate

In recent political discourse, the idea of creating a U.S. sovereign wealth fund (SWF) has garnered attention, particularly after being proposed by former President Donald Trump. Sovereign wealth funds are typically state-owned investment vehicles that invest in a range of asset classes, including stocks, bonds, real estate, and infrastructure. Countries like Norway, Saudi Arabia, and…