The COVID-19 pandemic (the “Pandemic”) triggered a series of events that turned the commercial construction industry upside down. Nationwide government lockdowns that started in March of 2020 yielded increased demand for materials, supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and a long inflationary period, sending construction costs through the roof. This perfect storm caused unprecedented construction prices…
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by Jake Palmer Signage has been an important part of the retail industry since its inception. Merchants across ancient Egypt, Rome and Greek city states hung signs outside their shops to market goods sold in their stores. Fast forward to the mid-20th century, and shopping center signage became exciting and vibrant while incorporating neon and…
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by Trey Eakin Dutch Bros Coffee is a privately held drive-thru coffee chain with over 700 locations in 14 states. The company is known for its friendly service, delicious drinks, and vibrant atmosphere. But what really sets Dutch Bros apart from other coffee chains is its commitment to its employees. In a time when many…
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With traditional sources of capital constricting and borrowers struggling to meet tighter lending standards, the real estate capital markets are facing ample headwinds. Lenders’ risk mitigation strategies require investors to contribute a more significant proportion of equity to the deal. This has made financing very difficult for many companies, especially in the realm of triple…
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From left to right: Charbel Dahdah, Principal at Cadre Construction; Darren Pitts, Co-Founder of Accelerated Development Services; Trey Eakin, Executive Vice President of Accelerated Development Services; Jay Northcut, Mayor of the city of Melissa, TX; Dana Conklin, Councilwoman for the city of Melissa, TX; Kelly Martinez, VP of Construction for Accelerated Development Services; Ron Evans,…
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It is important to design deals around realistic project proformas and development timelines with an adequate exit sale price & cap rate, project cost and duration cushion. Most capital partners see lots of projects and are in tune with what is going on in the market. It will add to your credibility by presenting realistic…
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So how do we navigate the forest of sourcing and structuring our big project pipeline? After putting in a tremendous amount of serious time and effort into our capital markets activities and over time establishing many well-conceived working capital partner relationships, we have learned a few things that are worth highlighting. For a start, some…
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