You’ve got grand visions for what you want your new building to look like. But you’ll need help when it comes time to make them a reality. Read on for our best advice on the who and how of choosing your commercial real estate development team.

Navigating the world of commercial real estate can be overwhelming, with so much to learn, many variables to consider and so many properties that could be a good fit. Use our checklist to help guide you through the questions you should ask your leadership team during the process.

The Twin Cities metro has experienced continued growth since 2010 and will continue to thrive in 2019. Here are our main predictions for Twin Cities commercial real estate this year.

At KimbleCo, we feel strongly that core values of communication and transparency help us facilitate great relationships with clients.

Choosing a new workplace is an important decision and one that will greatly affect your current and future employees. After all, the average American is estimated to spend 90,000 hours at work over the course of their life and more than 100 hours yearly commuting there. Because of this, employers must make sure the design, location and amenities of a new office align well with the company brand and strategic future vision.

Let us explain the ins and outs of this service and why hiring a development consultant might be a good idea for as you think about your next development project.  

KimbleCo has received numerous recognitions in 2018, including Top Women in Finance and Women Who Lead. Read on to learn about the women of KimbleCo and the recognition received for their commercial real estate know-how.

Today’s workplace is changing to meet the needs of today’s workforce. No longer is there a one-size-fits-all mentality to the workplace. The traditional nine-to-five, cubicles-under-fluorescent-lights culture has become a thing of the past. Employees are seeking out a personal work experience that meets their individual needs in terms of health, wellness and productivity. A 2017 study by Sodexo found that 67% of knowledge workers left their previous workplace because it was not optimized for them.

A tenant’s search for the ideal space can be vastly overwhelming. Never mind the fact that there are countless buildings to choose from and what feels like an infinite number of terms for each potential lease, add to that the necessity of evaluating the company’s needs - both current and future - in order to determine the ideal space and one can imagine the stress one might experience throughout this daunting journey.

What is Excellence?

Wikipedia defines excellence as “a talent or quality which is unusually good and so surpasses ordinary standards.” When individuals or businesses operate from a place of excellence, you can’t help but notice them because they stand head and shoulders above the crowd. While people possess many inherent qualities, excellence is something deliberately cultivated one day at a time through hard, wise, smart work. It is a journey as opposed to a destination and requires both an attitude of humility and a mentality of growth.

The industrial segment looks dramatically different than it did even five short years ago. No longer the “ugly duckling” of commercial real estate, industrial leads the way as changes in technology, supply chain and consumer habits drive demand for industrial property.

Is the old real estate adage really true when it comes to location, location, location? Find out how your location could be impacting your ability to attract and retain top talent!

Feeling the squeeze in your office space? Does your current space no longer meet the needs of your growing company? There are a few paths you can take at this fork in the road: move, build or stay put and expand.  Here are 8 key questions to help you determine the best option for your business!

Learn more about WELL Building Standards & St. Paul’s groundbreaking endeavor!

You own a business or you are the decision maker for a business and are under pressure to save money. Your company’s biggest cost is labor and you know the minute you go to cut costs in that area, you are making headlines you don’t want to make. How do you cut costs and come out ahead? You look to your second (or maybe third) largest business expense – your real estate. 

Coworking has moved from the coasts to the Twin Cities and is in full swing.  From local to national operators and from single site to multi-site the move to coworking continues. Coworking is collaborative workspace that provides both open and dedicated space along with amenities such as conference rooms, mail services, networking opportunities and, most often, really good (and free!) coffee to its members.

Commercial real estate has plenty of changes to keep an eye on in the new year. From investments to lending to how spaces and places will actually be used, 2017 promises to be a year of sweeping high-level change as well as continued cultural, technological, and lifestyle shifts. This year Kimble Consulting is making predictions on collaborative spaces, built-in well-being, and how developments are re-imagining their environmental footprint through new parking plans. 

Developing an innovation district is a commitment to goals. It requires sound strategies implemented through a myriad of details.  It’s easy to get caught up in those details, the challenges, the magnitude of communicating with so many important stakeholders, and the fundraising. So I decided to kick-back for a minute and imagine what this place will be like, to remember why we are doing this.