Julien Bélair

Building Information Modeling has become the digital backbone for modern construction, yet its vast potential is frequently locked away once a project is complete, leaving facility managers with a powerful but impenetrable tool. The intricate nature of BIM software often creates a significant

In the affluent communities of Northern Virginia, the traditional backyard is undergoing a profound architectural evolution, transforming from a simple patch of grass into a sophisticated extension of the home itself. Leading this charge is NRC Landscape Construction, a firm that specializes in the

While headline statistics suggest a stabilizing rental market, a chasm is widening between aggregated data and the daily reality for millions of tenants, pointing to an affordability crisis far more severe than official figures let on. Seasoned experts with on-the-ground experience are sounding the

The promise of managing chronic conditions or recovering from surgery from the comfort of one's own living room is rapidly becoming a reality, largely driven by the integration of smart speakers into patient care. These technologies, central to the burgeoning "hospital-at-home" movement, empower

A pivotal legal ruling has injected significant uncertainty into the federal government's policy of mandating project labor agreements on large-scale construction projects, raising fundamental questions about competition and cost in public works. A recent decision from the U.S. Court of Federal

The real estate and construction industries, historically characterized by their slower pace of technological adoption, are now undergoing a profound and rapid transformation driven by the pervasive integration of Artificial Intelligence. This monumental shift is not merely an incremental upgrade

A peculiar silence is falling over many nonresidential construction sites, yet the frantic search for skilled workers has never been louder, creating a defining paradox for an industry at a critical juncture. This cooldown, coexisting with high labor demand, signals a complex shift in the market.

In a direct and decisive response to the critical housing shortage affecting its personnel, 19 Wing Comox has completed the purchase of a 52-unit apartment building in downtown Courtenay, a move that underscores a significant shift in military accommodation strategy. The $19.1 million acquisition

Securing a rental property in the sun-drenched, high-demand markets of South Florida has evolved into a formidable financial challenge, where a pristine application and a good credit score are no longer enough to guarantee a lease. Prospective tenants in cities like Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West

With a career built at the intersection of architecture, construction, and technology, Luca Calaraili has a unique perspective on the challenges facing modern building projects, especially those involving public and historic properties. When news broke of a lawsuit filed by the National Trust for