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Foundational strength: Organic growth, key acquisitions have fueled GZA’s rapid rise in New Jersey
GZA GeoEnvironmental Inc. has followed a strategy of steady, organic growth and key acquisitions in New Jersey that have strengthened both its foothold and its technical prowess in the region, where it has grown from 40 professionals in 2017 to nearly 120 today.
More than buzzwords: How Faropoint is using data, artificial intelligence to gain an edge in industrial deals
Investment firm Faropoint is using artificial intelligence to generate new insights on properties, improve its underwriting and support its growing industrial platform, providing a glimpse at a technology that is far from perfect but primed to disrupt commercial real estate in the years to come.
Hospitality: A real game changer — it all comes down to people
In prepping for this piece, I reviewed the 72 articles I wrote since 2017 to identify common themes. Unsurprisingly, the common denominator was the crucial need to change how we do business with the end goal of improving people’s lives for a simpler and better quality of life — one that is less taxing and costly and more efficient and effective.
From the publisher: Homework for you to do on our economy
Below is a link to an article by David Berson, Ph.D., of Cumberland Advisors regarding the country’s current economic status and an analysis of whether we will fall into a recession. In my opinion, it is exceptionally well written and accurate. More importantly, Berson does not fall into the usual trap that most commentators are susceptible to of only presenting data that substantiates their position. He covers the field and presents both sides of the argument without really sticking his flag in either mound.
Plans to revamp mall parcels with new apartments, public space taking shape across New Jersey
Redevelopment is coming to some of New Jersey’s largest malls, as owners and local officials weigh plans to add apartments, health care facilities and vibrant public spaces meant to infuse them with new foot traffic. Proponents say the projects are essential to the long-term health of even the most successful assets. In other cases, they’re a potential lifeline to once-dominant shopping hubs that have become obsolete and seen their values plummet in recent years.
