Category: Industry

Fair Housing Month: How Principles Shape Development from Day One

Fair Housing Month: How Principles Shape Development from Day One at B2K Development

April marks Fair Housing Month, an annual recognition of the Fair Housing Act and the principles that shape equitable housing access across the country. For developers and property managers, it’s an opportunity to examine not just compliance with fair housing law, but how those principles influence decision-making throughout the development process. At B2K Development, fair… Read more »

Celebrating Jon Weiss: A 2026 LIBN Influencer

Jon Weiss Named LIBN 2026 Real Estate and Construction Influencer

We are incredibly proud to share that Long Island Business News (LIBN) has named Jon Weiss, B2K Development Principal and President of Construction, a 2026 Influencer in Real Estate and Construction. This prestigious honor recognizes the defining voices who shape the physical and economic landscape in our region. Mastering a Complex Landscape The Long Island… Read more »

Brewing Progress: B2K Construction Delivers a New Starbucks in Ronkonkoma

B2K Construction Delivers a New Starbucks in Ronkonkoma

A new Starbucks in Ronkonkoma is now serving customers, but behind the scenes, it represents months of coordination, problem solving, and precision execution by B2K Construction. At B2K, development is more than a vision, it’s a process. Through B2K Construction, our dedicated construction arm, each phase is managed with a focus on quality, safety, and… Read more »

Women in Construction Leadership: Spotlight on CFO Krishna Grego

Women in Construction Leadership CFO Krishna Grego Spotlight 3

During Women’s History Month, we take time to recognize the many contributions women make across industries, including construction, where their leadership continues to shape the future of the field. At B2K Development, we’re proud to count our Chief Financial Officer, Krishna Grego, CPA, CCIFP among those leaders helping redefine what excellence looks like in our industry…. Read more »

Building Better: Women in Construction and the Future of Development

B2K Development: Building Better, Women in Construction and the Future of Development

As the construction industry observes Women in Construction Week, it’s worth examining both how far the field has come in welcoming women professionals and how much opportunity remains to expand their presence across all roles, from trades and project management to executive leadership and ownership. The statistics tell a clear story. Women represent roughly 11%… Read more »

What San Diego’s Apartment Construction Boom Can Teach Long Island About Smart Growth

What San Diego's Apartment Construction Boom Can Teach Long Island about Smart Growth - silhouettes of two construction workers standing on rebar as a building is erected at sunset

San Diego County’s apartment construction increased 10% over the past three years while Los Angeles saw a 33% decline during the same period, according to a recent reporting in the Los Angeles Times. The difference? Clear planning frameworks, defined approval processes, and a business-friendly approach that doesn’t sacrifice community input for development velocity. As Long… Read more »

The Man Who Built Connections

Remembering Archie Alexander At B2K Development, we believe that every structure tells a story, not just one of steel or concrete, but of the connections it creates between people, ideas, and communities. In honor of Black History Month, we’re proud to honor Archie Alexander, a pioneering engineer, mathematician, and bridge builder whose work helped shape… Read more »

From the Desk of Steven Krieger: How AI is Transforming Long Island’s Development Community

Steven Krieger discusses how AI is Transforming Long Island's Development Community - B2K Development

Embracing the Future The artificial intelligence revolution has arrived in Long Island’s real estate development sector, bringing with it unprecedented opportunities to address the region’s most pressing challenges. As developers, we stand at a unique inflection point where advanced technology can enhance our ability to create communities that serve families while navigating increasingly complex regulatory… Read more »

The Premium on Walkability: How Car-Free Living is Reshaping Long Island Development

How Car-Free Living is Reshaping Long Island Development from B2K Development

The American relationship with the automobile is changing. For decades, car ownership represented freedom, status, and convenience. This has been particularly true in suburban markets like Long Island. But a new generation of homebuyers is redefining what convenience means, and developers are responding with communities built around walkability rather than driveways. Recent data confirms what… Read more »

From the Desk of Jan Burman: The Changing Landscape of Real Estate Investment

From the desk of Jan Burman, Chairman of B2K Development: Advice for the Next Generation

Advice for the Next Generation The real estate industry has undergone dramatic changes over the past several decades, fundamentally altering how new professionals can enter and succeed in the field. B2K Development Chairman Jan Burman, who has witnessed this evolution firsthand, offers candid insights about the challenges facing today’s aspiring real estate professionals. How Financing… Read more »