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Selecting the Right Owner’s Representative for Your Mixed-Use Project

Mixed-use development looks great on paper. Residential. Retail. Office. Hospitality. Parking. Public spaces. Put several uses together and you can create an active, valuable property that serves people throughout the day. Building one is another story. Mixed-use projects come with a lot of moving parts, and those parts don’t always play nicely together. Different uses…

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Affordable Housing Trends: How Owner’s Representatives Drive Successful Outcomes

Affordable housing is a pressing issue facing communities across the country as it becomes more challenging to develop as construction costs, labor shortages, higher interest rates, zoning restrictions and other funding challenges continue to present issues for public agencies, nonprofits and private developers seeking to create financially viable housing for growing populations. Achieving success in…

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What is an Owner’s Representative?

When a company decides to build a new headquarters, expand a manufacturing facility, or relocate its operations, the project almost always involves a web of architects, engineers, contractors, inspectors, attorneys, and vendors  all moving simultaneously, all with competing priorities. For most organizations, navigating this complexity is far outside their core expertise. That’s where an Owner’s…

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The Future of Senior Housing Development: Why Strategic Project Management Matters More Than Ever

The senior housing market is going through an unprecedented growth period. Demographic changes in the U.S., increased longevity and changing resident expectations are creating strong demand for new senior housing communities, assisted living housing, memory care centers and active adult developments. Meanwhile, developers, operators and nonprofit organizations are grappling with soaring build-out costs, labor shortages,…

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Why BC Group Joined Cresa Portland

Over the years, we’ve had countless conversations with clients about what they really need from a real estate advisor. The answers are remarkably consistent. Clients want clear guidance on how to use their real estate to achieve their business objectives. They want accountability in the relationship. They want to know they’re getting what they pay…

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What Are the Benefits of an Owner’s Representative on Your Construction Project?

Construction projects are exciting. They represent growth, vision, and long-term value. But they’re also among the most complex, high-stakes endeavors a property owner can undertake. Budgets balloon. Timelines slip. Contractors and architects speak a language that can feel foreign to even the most business-savvy owner. That’s exactly why having an Owner’s Representative in your corner…

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Why More Organizations Are Turning to Owner’s Representatives for Complex Development Projects

Every construction project starts with a vision: a new affordable housing community, a health care facility, a municipal building, or a commercial development. And every owner wants the same outcome. Deliver it on time, on budget, and without costly surprises.   In recent years, that has become harder to achieve. Construction costs swing unpredictably. Permitting…

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Common Causes of Construction Delays and How to Prevent Them

Construction delays can impact every aspect of a project. Missed deadlines often lead to increased costs, strained stakeholder relationships, scheduling conflicts, and disruptions to future operations. Whether developing affordable housing, senior living communities, healthcare facilities, commercial buildings, or public projects, maintaining schedule predictability is one of the most important factors in achieving a successful outcome. …

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Navigating Zoning, Permits, and Entitlements Without Delays

Many projects encounter unforeseen delays before the actual construction of a building even begins. As an experienced Owner’s Representative, many times these issues arise from lack of understanding of zoning, permits, and other entitlements required by the local and state jurisdiction where the project is taking place. Zoning, permits, and entitlements and the approvals process…

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Sustainable Design in Commercial Development – How and Why?

Sustainable design has moved from a niche concept to a core expectation in commercial development. Clients, tenants, and investors are all paying closer attention to how buildings perform over time, not just how they look on day one. For firms like BC Group, this shift isn’t a trend to chase. It’s a smarter way to…

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