Julien Bélair

A seemingly routine planning application for forty new homes in the quiet UK market town of Wem, Shropshire, provides a powerful illustration of how granular, local data can inform major international investment strategies. For Canadian investors with interests in the British construction and

The journey to finding a new apartment often begins with a series of phone calls that end in unanswered rings, full voicemail boxes, and the frustrating reality of waiting for a callback that may never come. For property management companies, this communication gap represents more than just a minor

The burgeoning landscape of the Internet of Things has long been shadowed by a persistent and frustrating paradox: while the potential for connected devices is nearly limitless, the actual process of bringing them to life remains mired in archaic and fragmented development practices. Engineers

In a move set to reshape a historic corner of Leeds with a bold statement of modernity, J Pullan & Sons has officially received planning approval for a landmark student accommodation project at the Joseph’s Well site. The appointment of McLaren Construction to deliver the 14-story building, known

The iconic, canopied landscapes of the Berkeley Hills, where sculptural oaks arch over homes and vines of wisteria spill across property lines, have long defined the area's charm and contributed to its high property values. This deeply ingrained aesthetic, a multi-layered tapestry of lush

In a significant move reflecting the evolving needs of urban centers and the growing demand for high-quality student accommodation, a prominent former office building on Borough Road in Middlesbrough's town center is now set for a dramatic transformation. This ambitious project recently received a

Africa's continental infrastructure boom, projected to be one of the largest in human history, hinges not on blueprints and capital alone, but on the unwavering reliability of the heavy-duty trucks tasked with conquering its most formidable landscapes. Choosing the right vehicle is a high-stakes

The once-feverish pace of U.S. apartment construction has slammed into a wall, with new project initiations collapsing to their lowest point in four years. The sector experienced a dramatic plunge in October that dragged down the nation's overall housing starts, signaling a significant and abrupt

With a career defined by shaping cityscapes and transportation arteries, Luca Calaraili stands at the intersection of architecture, design, and large-scale construction. His expertise offers a unique lens through which to view monumental undertakings like the recent record-breaking contract awarded

The transformation of once-vacant lots into vibrant residential hubs is marking a significant milestone in the revitalization of Atlanta's historic English Avenue neighborhood with the completion of two new infill housing developments. Spearheaded by the nonprofit Westside Future Fund (WFF), these