But first…Vote. Tell others to vote. Learn the issues. Be a resource. Volunteer if you can! As we approach the Sept 9 Charlotte City Municipal Elections, REBIC offers 3 important reminders. Download our VOTER GUIDE and share with everyone who needs to know the ‘why’ for the candidates REBIC supports. There is no more important agenda item…
By Peter Kroner | August 19, 2025 The recent passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 (“Big Beautiful Bill”) introduced new provisions allowing 100% rapid depreciation not only of equipment, but also of production and manufacturing facilities. This is a notable expansion beyond the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), which…
Rep. Craig Goldman (R-Texas) has introduced the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act (H.R. 4758), NAHB-supported legislation that would repeal burdensome provisions from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), including a provision that provides states $1 billion to incentivize the adoption of the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). Compliance with the 2021 IECC would make it much…
Shared by REBIC on 8/12 It was a packed house last Wednesday evening at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Government Center as the County Commission conducted a public hearing to determine whether or not to place a proposed referred measure on the November 4th ballot. Of the approximately seventy speakers, only eight turned out to oppose the…
By Jack Hargrove | August 6, 2025 Dozens of Democratic state legislators from across the United States convened in San Diego, California, July 28-30 for the annual meeting of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC), the Democratic Party’s fundraising organization for state legislators. The meeting featured 25 states, 65 legislators and 38 members of chamber…
On Monday, August 4th, REBIC held a briefing to update attendees on the next steps needed in order to advance the transportation measure. The decision to add it to the November ballot will be voted on by the Mecklenburg County Commission tomorrow night. We have reported extensively on this issue over the last several months…
Professional Background Current Role & Company: What is your current position, and what does your company specialize in? Senior Project Manager at Beacon Partners. We specialize in commercial real estate development. Career Path: How did you get started in commercial real estate, and what led you to where you are today? I started as…
By Gaku Ueda | July 29, 2025 Commercial real estate has entered a new stage of digital change with artificial intelligence (AI). The industry already enjoys the advantages of IoT devices, smart sensors and digital twins. Now, with AI, building management can be done smarter. AI in the physical world is the blend of mechanical…
By Brian Gallagher | July 22, 2025 Artificial intelligence (AI) is evolving from an emerging technology to a fundamental driver of efficiency, much like search engines and cloud computing before it. While AI adoption is accelerating across many industries, the engineering and construction sectors have lagged. A recent study by McKinsey & Company, Artificial Intelligence:…
Join CREW Charlotte for its Alphabet Soup Networking event. Come network with colleagues from all of the local CRE organizations! This year we will have karaoke again so be ready to sing! Hear from some of the CREW Charlotte Board and other members and guests. Don’t worry, it is not required and is in a separate space so…
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