Spotlights

2025-Innovators in Commercial Real Estate-
Alex Lipsky of Lipsky Construction Management

Impact Highlight: Describe a recent program, initiative, or process implemented by you and the impact on your firm, organization, or community. Our pre-construction team continues to provide our developers with conceptual ROM pricing early in the development phase for our clients.

Innovative Services in CRE: Q&A with RM Friedland

Innovation Origin: What challenge or gap in the market inspired the creation of this product or service? RM Friedland’s Consulting Division was established to fill a critical gap in the market — supporting organizations that need strategic real estate guidance even when no immediate transaction is planned. In a landscape defined by shifting economic conditions and evolving community needs,

2025-Innovators in Commercial Real Estate-Steven Baker of RTL

Impact Highlight: Describe a recent program, initiative, or process implemented by you and the impact on your firm, organization, or community. I recently helped spearhead our rebrand from Winick Realty Group to RTL, a major

2025-Innovators in Commercial Real Estate-Anthony Pili of Orange Bank & Trust Company

Innovative Outlook: Where do you see the biggest opportunities for innovation in the commercial real estate sector? Products like Positive Pay, meticulously designed to detect and prevent check fraud, alongside robust ACH/wire

2025-Innovators in Commercial Real Estate-Ivan Petrovic of Ariel Property Advisors

Innovative Outlook: Where do you see the biggest opportunities for innovation in the commercial real estate sector? The greatest opportunities lie in the application of AI. We have been early adopters of AI, and our centralized

2025-Innovators in Commercial Real Estate-Thomas Stack of H2M architects + engineers

Beyond Buildings: How do you see innovation in commercial real estate creating a broader impact on communities and the people who live and work in them? The housing shortage has led to a greater demand for multifamily housing.

2025-Innovators in Commercial Real Estate-Dale Koch of Bohler

Beyond Buildings: How do you see innovation in commercial real estate creating a broader impact on communities and the people who live and work in them? In the NY Metro region, I’ve seen firsthand how innovation in

2025-Innovators in Commercial Real Estate-Sayumi Dalmaut of Spectorgroup

Impact Highlight: Describe a recent program, initiative, or process implemented by you and the impact on your firm, organization, or community. I achieve my greatest impact through my longstanding partnership with building

2025-Innovators in Commercial Real Estate-Michael Guerriero of Farrell Fritz

Beyond Buildings: How do you see innovation in commercial real estate creating a broader impact on communities and the people who live and work in them? Real estate is always evolving, and our priorities are shifting too. The

2025-Innovators in Commercial Real Estate-David Weissman of Greek Real Estate Partners

Innovative Outlook: Where do you see the biggest opportunities for innovation in the commercial real estate sector? AI transforms property management by turning building data into actionable insight. Predictive maintenance,