All Commercial Real Estate Articles

• Jetset and Inked magazines open new Scottsdale HQ designed by PDO - Read Article

  Jetset and Inked magazines open new Scottsdale HQ designed by PDO

  2026-09-11T11:40:59-07:00

  Leading Phoenix-based interior architecture and design firm Phoenix Design One (PDO) has completed a new corporate headquarters for Jetset magazine and Inked magazine. Located in Scottsdale, Arizona, the project marks a significant…

  
• Nominations are now open for the 2027 RED Awards - Read Article

  Nominations are now open for the 2027 RED Awards

  2026-09-10T07:45:00-07:00

  Nominations are now open for the 2027 RED Awards. The Real Estate Development (RED) Awards — which are considered the Academy Awards of Arizona’s commercial real estate industry — honor the…

  
• Laser cutting in architectural model making - Read Article

  Laser cutting in architectural model making

  2026-09-08T03:25:00-07:00

  Physical models remain an important part of architectural design despite the widespread use of BIM, rendering, and real-time visualization. A model reveals massing, spatial relationships, facade proportions, and site conditions…

  
• Commercial 3D rendering companies worth knowing - Read Article

  Commercial 3D rendering companies worth knowing

  2026-09-05T14:30:00-07:00

  Nobody signs a lease on a building that exists yet. That is the whole problem. A tenant commits to space eighteen months before anyone can walk through it, working from…

  
• Commercial fire door specification: What every property owner should know - Read Article

  Commercial fire door specification: What every property owner should know

  2026-09-05T14:00:00-07:00

  Most property owners never think about fire door specification until an inspector flags something wrong. By then, fixing a mismatched assembly costs a lot more than getting it right the…

  
• The hidden risks behind commercial real estate growth and how owners can prepare - Read Article

  The hidden risks behind commercial real estate growth and how owners can prepare

  2026-09-05T05:55:00-07:00

  While opportunities for commercial real estate continue to grow for investors and developers, the same is not true of the risks to long-term real estate growth that come with new…

  
• 5 financial practices optimizing modern construction accounting management  - Read Article

  5 financial practices optimizing modern construction accounting management 

  2026-09-04T15:25:00-07:00

  Material costs, progress claims, subcontractor payments, and long project timelines complicate construction finance. Unlike retail businesses, construction companies have many jobs at once, each with its own budget, timeline, and…

  
• 6 equipment upgrades builders should plan now - Read Article

  6 equipment upgrades builders should plan now

  2026-08-21T15:45:00-07:00

  Arizona’s fast-paced building boom leaves little room for equipment downtime. Between extreme desert heat, strict site restrictions, and relentless project schedules, contractors can’t afford to get caught with outdated gear.…

  
• How do you choose an architectural firm that truly understands your vision? - Read Article

  How do you choose an architectural firm that truly understands your vision?

  2026-08-20T09:15:00-07:00

  Designing your own house or a big remodeling project may seem exciting until you have to figure out what you actually want. You can have a clear impression of what…

  
• Structuring CRE lease management process: 2026 lender’s guide - Read Article

  Structuring CRE lease management process: 2026 lender’s guide

  2026-08-20T01:00:00-07:00

  For CRE lenders, structuring the lease management process is what turns a collateral stack from a filing cabinet into an active risk management tool. Smart Capital Center gives lenders continuous…

  
• How to budget and schedule a commercial roof overhaul - Read Article

  How to budget and schedule a commercial roof overhaul

  2026-08-15T10:25:00-07:00

  A successful commercial roof overhaul starts with two things: a realistic budget and a well-planned schedule. Property owners and managers need to account for the roof’s current condition, material and…

  
• How government contracts are protected from contractor fraud and non-completion - Read Article

  How government contracts are protected from contractor fraud and non-completion

  2026-08-13T06:00:00-07:00

  A city breaks ground on a new bridge, and eighteen months later the crew is gone, the funds are spent, and the structure sits half finished. Stories like that used…