📐 Build-to-Suit vs Spec Construction: Which CRE Strategy Wins? 🏗️

Bill Rapp, CRE Broker

Published on: 16/08/2025

📐 Build-to-Suit vs Spec Construction: What’s the Difference? In commercial real estate development, two common strategies dominate new builds — Build-to-Suit (BTS) and Speculative (Spec) Construction. While both involve creating new properties, the timing, risk, financing, and tenant dynamics differ significantly. Understanding these differences can help investors, business owners, and developers choose the right path for their goals.

Commercial Real Estate

CHIPS Act Revolutionizes Texas Manufacturing 🚧🚀

Bill Rapp, CRE Broker

Published on: 29/07/2024

Semiconductor Surge in Texas: CHIPS Act 🏢🔄The semiconductor industry is experiencing a significant resurgence in the United States, and Texas is at the forefront of this transformation. The Texas CHIPS Act is a game-changer, driving unprecedented growth in semiconductor manufacturing and offering unique opportunities for commercial real estate development. According to a recent analysis by Colliers, the vast sums being poured into new semiconductor plants in Texas present a golden opportunity for developers and investors alike.

Commercial Real Estate