Stories by Charlie Myers

Commercial Real Estate
Changing Views and Opportunities for Women in Construction
The numbers tell the story and present a compelling case for more women in leadership, in the field, and in firm operations. Here are five challenges to overcome.

Commercial Real Estate
Where the Opportunities Lie: Construction Outlook 2019
Though some belt-tightening is taking place, development prospects in the retail and industrial sectors look particularly strong.

Commercial Real Estate
CRE Opinion: Big Box Retailers Are Committed to High-Performing Buildings
IKEA, Target, and Walmart are among those brands that seek to lower operating costs and increase profitability through sustainability.

Commercial Real Estate
Charlie Myers: Retrofits—Are They Worth the Investment?
Here's what we've learned from redeveloping our new headquarters along Dallas Parkway.
Construction
Charlie Myers: Is a Slowdown Coming to North Texas?
The headlines are beginning to show up nationally: “Momentum slows.” “Only 38,000 jobs created in May.” “Banks stepping back on construction loans.” Is this the bad news we’ve been anticipating?
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Stories by Charlie Myers
Architecture & Design
Charlie Myers: Managing Fast-Track Construction Projects
Despite the slowdown in the energy industry, commercial construction in North Texas continues at a lightning pace. With the first quarter already behind us, the projects in our pipeline are representative of the diverse needs of a growing population, among these: healthcare, higher education, industrial/warehouse, mixed-use retail, and worship facilities.
Commentary
Charlie Myers: How Smaller Companies Can Give Back—A Step-by-Step Guide
It’s up to you and your leadership team to decide how best to engage.
Commentary
Charlie Myers: Managing Growth in an Accelerated Construction Environment
Today, owners and developers want fast-track projects and that means shorter construction deliverables and timelines. When construction is complicated by skilled labor shortages and weather-related delays, for most general contractors, managing business growth falls back on how prepared that firm was before the great boom we are now experiencing.
Construction
Charlie Myers: The Good News About the Future of Retail Development
In previous years, there was a great deal of posturing and waiting for better times because it was not that many years ago that we were downsizing and shuttering stores. This is no longer the case. Retail development is exploding.
Architecture & Design
Charlie Myers: Houston to Dallas—A Domino Effect?
Houston has been the fastest-growing city in the United States, and a “breather” like this may actually help us with the balancing act of seeking sustainable growth. If the slump moves to North Texas and redlines some projects that impact our local economy, the silver lining may be that spiraling labor and material costs may come down.