Ones To Watch: Innovators In Commercial Real Estate: Craig Bagnoli, Kajima Building & Design Group

Industry Outlook:

One of the greatest opportunities is reimagining existing commercial properties to meet evolving business needs. Rising construction costs, longer development timelines and sustainability goals are driving more clients toward renovation and repositioning rather than new construction. At Kajima Building & Design Group (KBD Group), we see tremendous potential in transforming existing spaces through flexible design, strategic planning and efficient construction methods that minimize disruption, control costs and maximize the long-term value of real estate assets. 

Innovation Highlight:

At Kajima Building & Design Group (KBD Group), innovation means finding smarter ways to build. For Marubeni America Corp.’s New York headquarters, we developed a phased renovation strategy that maintained business continuity while introducing flexible collaboration spaces, an innovation lab and adaptable meeting environments. Completed on schedule and within budget, the project earned client recognition and led to additional work, demonstrating how creative problem-solving can transform workplaces with minimal operational disruption.