3 Ways to stop your capital projects from running over budget
Nobody approves a $2M project expecting it to cost $3M. That is a 50% budget variance, which is poor project delivery performance. Here are 3 reasons why your project delivery is in silent chaos, and how to fix each one.
Early budget decisions in corporate real estate
How can real estate leaders estimate office renovation or consolidation costs before design?
Discover how conceptual cost estimating helps validate early budgets, compare options and make informed capital decisions.
Solving early budget uncertainty in real estate
Using Forecost to solve early budget uncertainties.
Forecost is a web application to develop office fit-out budget under 30 minutes.
Commercial real estate or corporate real estate
In the real estate market, Corporate Real Estate (CRE) and Commercial Real Estate are often used interchangeably. In practice, they serve very different purposes, and confusing the two can lead to costly strategic mistakes.
Real estate and capital projects
An overview of the most common CRE project categories.
Office fit-out costs and lease planning guide
Once you understand the context, business needs, and potential benefits of a renovation project, the worst mistake is to move too quickly into hiring contractors without first defining conceptual options and obtaining the cost intelligence required to make confident decisions.
The future and human-centric workspaces
Human-Centric Design is an approach to creating environments, products, or systems that prioritize the needs, comfort, well-being, and experiences of the people who use them. Organizations are prioritizing flexibility, collaboration, and comfort to create environments that foster performance, innovation, and employee satisfaction.
Get into the decision room knowing your fit-out costs (Under 30 minutes)
You don’t have to wait months for design procurements et drawings. No waiting for weeks after your cost estimator.
With Forecost you input your space needs and get a detailed cost estimation under 30 minutes.
Commercial Real Estate: Montreal market trends
The industry’s leading firms—JLL, CBRE, Colliers, and Cushman & Wakefield—aren’t just market players; they are market-makers. Their advantage lies not only in the scale of their transactions but in the depth and precision of their market intelligence.
Market indicators in commercial real estate
Commercial real estate market reports can feel overwhelming, packed with tables of numbers like inventory, net absorption, vacancy rate, and asking rent. Despite their complexity, these metrics provide a clear picture of how the market is performing, whether space is in demand, how much is available, and what tenants are paying.
Dogma over direction, and AI will replace you
AI will certainly replace you, if you choose dogma over direction. What should you do ?
Never ignore the iron law of project management
Ignoring planning when over 90% of projects miss targets. That is a costly mistake.
Aligning workspace with your brand
A commercial interior renovation is about more than aesthetics. Like choosing a fine watch, it requires careful consideration of functionality, identity, long-term value, and budget. Discover what to consider before you commit.
The “big four” services in Commercial Real Estate
Stakeholders in Commercial Real Estate (CRE) look beyond the buildings, they want to make choices that protect their investments, create value, and support their business goals. Whether you are an owner, investor, or tenant in Montreal, Laval, or across Quebec, your business success depends on having the right guidance, the right partners, and making the right decisions.
Communication issues and construction projects
According to the Project Management Institute (PMI), poor communication is a contributing factor in 56% of failed projects.
Explore how communication can be a contributing factor to the success of your project.
Commercial fit-outs and project delivery
Whether you’re planning a new build, a major renovation, or a strategic tenant fit-up, our team brings the structure, expertise, and accountability needed to deliver results at every phase
Renovating commercial kitchen and bathrooms
Considerations for renovating and upgrading commercial kitchens and commercial bathroom.
Three metrics that define project success
Explore the three metrics that defines the success of a project.
Twelve milestones for project management
Project management has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past century. As industries—particularly construction—have grown more complex, the methodologies and frameworks that drive project success have continuously evolved to meet new challenges. Below are 12 pivotal moments in project management history that have shaped its development and remain highly relevant to modern construction projects.
Level 3 Schedules and CPM
In project management, particularly in commercial construction and renovation, one of the most crucial steps to ensuring successful delivery is breaking down tasks into manageable components. As we progress through the different levels of project planning, the level of detail increases, leading to more accurate schedules and better control over project delivery.