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Introduction to Construction Management
March 20 & 27 | Zoom
This two-day course is designed exclusively for the real estate professional with little or no prior CM knowledge and will provide a practical understanding of the planning, design, and construction processes from project initiation to closeout.
The emphasis is placed on best practices and applied processes within the limitations of budgets, schedules and available resources in an environment of both known and unknown risks. Fundamentals of the construction process, the documents involved for each construction phase and the level of control and leadership required of the various stakeholders are also addressed.
Other course topics that will be explored include:
- Project management, delivery methods
- Contracts
- Scheduling
- Construction documents
- Quality and time management
- Safety and cost management
- Commissioning
Course exercises and case studies are used to help attendees strengthen their applied skills and to increase their value to the development team.
Operationalizing AI in the Built Environment
April 2 | Suffolk Construction
Join us for a forward-looking program that moves beyond the “hype cycle” of Artificial Intelligence and into real-world application, implementation, and measurable ROI across development.
A keynote speaker will set the stage for how AI is reshaping development, construction, and asset management — and what it truly means for commercial real estate leaders today.
From there, representatives from leading startups Outcome, Geolava, Anodet, and Speckle will participate in a dynamic startup showcase. Each will demonstrate how their platforms are actively de-risking development, improving cost certainty in construction, and helping owners protect and enhance Net Operating Income.
We’ll conclude with a candid panel discussion featuring customers who are actively implementing these tools. They’ll share practical insights on adoption challenges, integration into existing workflows, and the quantifiable results they’re seeing across their portfolios.
Feature Blog Posts
Housing for Massachusetts Launches Campaign Against Rent Control Ballot Question
In December 2025, NAIOP joined other real estate groups in officially establishing Housing for Massachusetts as the official committee registered with the Office of Campaign & Political Finance to oppose the rent control ballot question.
On January 29, 2026 small property owners, local elected officials, Chamber leaders, and more joined Housing for Massachusetts to kick off the campaign to defeat what would be the most restrictive form of rent control in the nation. Housing for Massachusetts will remind voters about the state’s history with this failed policy, and the devastating impact it would have on housing creation.
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Rent Control Ballot Question Submits 90,000 Signatures to the Secretary of State
On November 18, the proponents of the Rent Control Ballot Question announced that they gathered 124,000 signatures. However, on December 2, the proponents delivered 90,000 signatures to the Secretary of the Commonwealth for certification. This proposal would create the most restrictive rent control policy in the entire country, with rental caps far below what is allowed in Portland, or in California, Oregon, or Washington, the only other states with statewide rent control policies.
Continuing our close coordination on a response to this ill-conceived and damaging initiative, NAIOP, the Greater Boston Real Estate Board (GBREB) and the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS (MAR), immediately issued a joint statement to the media, which has been widely covered.
This post was updated December 4, 2025 to reflect the signature total submitted to the Secretary of State.
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NAIOP Massachusetts Introduces 2026 Leadership Team
At its Annual Meeting on November 19, NAIOP Massachusetts, The Commercial Real Estate Development Association, announced the election of its new President and Board members. The Board, comprised of many of the region’s prominent commercial real estate leaders, will guide NAIOP’s priorities in the upcoming year.
NAIOP Massachusetts also presented special awards recognizing significant contributions to the industry. The 2025 President’s Award was presented to Alyssa Morris of AEW Capital Management, in recognition of her outstanding contributions and commitment to NAIOP’s continued growth. Paula Devereaux of Pierce Atwood LLP, received the 2025 Government Affairs Champion Award in recognition of her exceptional advocacy benefiting the commercial real estate industry.
In addition, members of NAIOP Massachusetts voted to change the association’s name to the Commercial Real Estate Development Association (CREDA) Massachusetts
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