Tag: LIBI

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 »