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- Industry Insights
- July 12, 2023
Exclusive: Orlando contractor RL Burns’ Bob Burns to hand over company to daughter Jessica Burns
Jessica Burns, daughter of founder Bob Burns, has taken the reins as president of the active Orlando-based contractor, R L Burns Inc. As her father transitions to retirement, Burns plans to lead the company into expanding into residential construction and continuing its significant role in the community as a successful...
- Industry Insights
- July 12, 2023
Nonresidential Construction Spending Decreases in May, First Time in Nearly a Year, Says ABC
“Nonresidential construction spending fell 0.2% in May, marking the end of 11 months of continuous growth. While a 17% growth has been observed over the period, the majority of the increase is due to manufacturing-related construction. Despite these figures, contractors remain optimistic as per ABC’s Construction Confidence Index,” said Anirban...
- Industry Insights
- July 12, 2023
Town architect on biggest lessons learned from Baldwin Park’s success 20 years later
Mark Jones, principal at LRK, reflects on the success of Baldwin Park community in Orlando, where his firm served as town architect. The community’s vision was to promote interaction while maintaining privacy, leading to thoughtful planning such as positioning of houses and porches. Recent home sales above $2.5 million underscore...
- Industry Insights
- July 12, 2023
More than $1 trillion in CRE debt maturities loom. These metros have the most exposure.
Commercial real estate (CRE) faces a looming $1.5 trillion debt due by 2025 amid a challenging economic landscape with high interest rates and decreased leasing activity post-Covid. Key markets, including New York, Los Angeles, Miami, San Francisco, and Las Vegas, carry the most maturing Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities (CMBS) debt,...
- Building Blocks Blog
- July 12, 2023
Finding the Right Match: Understanding What Type of Client You Are to Find the Right Florida Marketing Agency Partner
by Michael A. Monahan, Founder, President & Lead Consultant, BUILT Marketing Strategies According to a recent article in The Business Journal, Florida marketing agencies have three primary personas for buyers of integrated marketing services: the strategist, the producer and the implementer. The article suggests that clients who have a confident...
- Building Blocks Blog
- July 12, 2023
Best Practices for Construction Industry Web Sites
By Michael A. Monahan, Founder, President & Lead Consultant, BUILT Marketing Strategies One significant marketing hurdle that has become apparent in our professional experience is the effective application of digital best practices for construction industry websites. A company’s website, arguably its public face, poses the initial challenge. This platform typically...
- Building Blocks Blog
- July 12, 2023
Orlando Crane Collapse Serves as a Reminder of the Importance of Crisis Communications Planning
By Michael A. Monahan, Founder, President & Lead Consultant, BUILT Marketing Strategies Last year in Orlando, a construction crane fell onto a partially finished parking garage, causing one worker’s hospitalization, should have prompted every marketing expert, public relations person, and senior construction industry executive to ask a single, critical question....
- Building Blocks Blog
- July 12, 2023
Three Questions to Ask When Building Your Brand
by Michael Monahan, Founder, President & Lead Consultant, BUILT Marketing Strategies Your company’s brand is one of the most important aspects of doing business. It directly affects the way consumers and stakeholders think, perceive and react to what your organization is offering. Whether your company is starting from nothing or...
- Building Blocks Blog
- July 12, 2023
From Humble Beginnings, AdventHealth is Helping Build the Future of Central Florida Healthcare
From l to r: Robert Wahlers, vice president of philanthropy, AdventHealth Foundation; Keith Lowe, director, strategic real estate; AdventHealth and Bryan Emde, executive director, AdventHealth discuss AdventHealth’s plan to keep health care needs ahead of population growth in Central Florida. The three spoke at Contractors, Connectors and Closers of Orlando’s...
- Building Blocks Blog
- July 12, 2023
ABC Central Florida Builders’ Breakfast Recap: Orange County’s Vision for the Future
Orange County officials predict a population increase to 2.1 million by 2050. This 48 percent increase over the current population will bring about 690,000 new Central Florida residents. Accommodating this growth calls for 276,000 new housing units. These include various forms of housing such as detached homes, duplexes, courtyard apartments,...