Kudos and Best Wishes to Jacob Polis The Real Projectives® team has enjoyed working with Jacob Polis through a cooperative education experience these past six months. Jacob is a sophomore at Drexel University and will return soon to finish his degree. He not only learned about the real estate industry... read more →
Mar
25
Mar
18
Tracking Corona Virus Impact on Construction and Development Projects We know, the words corona virus and COVID19 are consuming everything and everyone. And if you are managing a real estate #renovation, #construction or #development project it will likely be impacted in some direct or indirect significant manner. While our industry... read more →
Mar
12
Who Should Manage Capital Improvement Projects? Several options exist for how to manage a capital improvement project. Before we look at each option, let’s clarify the term: We define “capital improvement” as changes that improve, enhance or prolong the life of a building or real estate. This type of work... read more →
Mar
10
Congratulations to Matthew Scott Real Projectives® is excited to promote Matthew Scott to senior project manager. In this new role, Matt will continue to oversee multiple development and renovation projects to to realize each client’s goals along with taking a stronger role in growing our firm goals along with taking... read more →
Mar
04
Staff Packs Lunches for Area Food Kitchen In early 2020, our Real Projectives® team took time to make lunches for donation to FISH of Laurel, an all-volunteer food pantry and soup kitchen located at Elizabeth House in Prince George's County, Maryland. After purchasing supplies, the entire staff gathered in our... read more →
Feb
26
Artificial Intelligence and Project Management Real estate improvements (development, construction and renovation) rely on people making decisions and using specialized skills. One thing people don’t do as well as computers, though, is remember and process vast quantities of data. That’s where artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning come in. The... read more →
Feb
19
Welcome Cole McGarry With interest in real estate analysis and improvement nurtured through his studies, Cole McGarry brings a strong desire to make properties better. Cole joined Real Projectives® in January 2020 as a project assistant who supports teams in administering and tracking many renovation and development projects. Previously, Cole... read more →
Feb
12
Program Management or Project Management? What’s the Difference? For real estate owners and investors, the term “program" management may be confusing, especially when it’s compared with “project" management. Here is how we understand and use the two terms when working with clients. The Big Picture Project management entails planning and... read more →
Feb
05
Welcome Troy Harrison A positive spirit and sleeves-rolled-up guy, Troy Harrison, joined Real Projectives® late 2019 as a project coordinator. Previously, Troy served in the US Marines, managed operations for an addiction recovery home and several other organizations. He founded and managed for 15 years an organization that helped people... read more →
Jan
22
Tenant Allowances: Money with Strings Attached A hair stylist is looking to open a new salon. A strip retail plaza nearby has space, but it will need to be renovated to accommodate the layout and equipment the salon needs. Across town, a large law firm is consolidating its office spaces... read more →