Brad Simma and BCS Featured in June Issue of BUILD Magazine

As Vice President of Block Construction Services (BCS), Brad Simma currently directs a staff of six project managers, in addition to support staff, and oversees approximately 25 projects which are currently under construction or in the planning stages. We interviewed him to find out more about BCS, who was recently selected as a Leading Expert in its field.

Amenities, Amenities...It's all about the Amenities to Attract the Right Clientele?

Gone are the days when a simple pool and a lone treadmill were the only amenities needed in the
multifamily market. Now properties that are under construction or in the development stage must find ways to provide unique and enticing amenities to attract individuals to the development. To accomplish this, these properties are focusing in on a few amenities such as the location, finishes, and layout.

Commercial Real Estate Construction Continues to Grow in Kansas City

When asked in January 2013 about the state of the construction industry JE Dunn Construction CEO Terry Dunn said, "the signs are positive." In the article from Kansas City Business Journal he gave predictions of continued growth for the Kansas City region over the next 2-3 years. Reaching levels seen in 2006 before the recession adversely affected the industry.

Block Construction Services 2014 Market Overview

Kansas City's construction continues to grow  making it a desired location for future developments.

What We Love About Kansas City CRE in 2014

2014 is shaping up to be a year where there's a lot to love if you are in the Commercial Real Estate industry in Kansas City. We are in love with this city and this industry and we thought we'd share why for this Valentine's Day themed post.

Three KC Construction Opportunities for 2014

Block Construction Services (BCS) just wrapped up a great 2013 and is looking toward 2014. Coming out of the recession, Kansas City is starting to carve out an important role in the commercial real estate market and we are always striving to seek out the best opportunities in construction and development so that we can serve our clients best. These are the three areas where we see bright opportunities for construction in Kansas City in  2014:

Day 9 - Construction -12 Day's of Why It's Great to be in Kansas City

12 days – Construction

Kansas City’s construction rebounded in 2012 and activity continued to increase throughout 2013 and will

be rolling full steam ahead into 2014. We are proud that we have been able to work on ground breaking projects that have encouraged an incline in KC area development. The Lenexa Logistics Center and College Crossing are two recent projects that will create additional highlights to the area. The completion of these two developments will add an extra spark for KC construction and development market to showcase in the coming months.

Day 8 - Teva Office Development - 12 Days of Why It's Great to be in KC

Another day, another reason why it's great to be in KC. Today, we reflect on why it's great to have great companies adding to the growth of the Kansas City office development. At Block Real Estate Services, (BRES) we are particularly proud to have had the opportunity to partner with Teva Pharmaceuticals with their Overland Park, Kansas office.

BRES Creates "Dream Team" for Teva Pharmaceuticals

On Tuesday, Gov. Sam Brownback, President of Teva; Larry Downey, Kenneth G. Block of Block Real Estate Services (BRES) along with other dignitaries, helped cut the red ribbon for Teva Pharmaceuticals' new five-story office in Overland Park. To get an idea of the building, here are some useful facts:

The Benefits of Design-Build

Though Design-build is not a new concept by any means, the use of this process has recently grown significantly, as businesses and governments strive to make projects more efficient. Design-build is a project delivery system where the owner chooses a singular entity to handle the entire execution of a project - from design to construction. This streamlined approach ventures from the traditional system of preparing plans from a design and then seeking bids from contractors.

Teva Project Tops Expectations

It has been over a year since Teva Pharmaceuticals announced it would be moving from Kansas City to Overland Park. To move their 400 employees across the state line and into a facility that fits their needs, Teva teamed up with Block Real Estate Services (BRES).

Construction Projects are Blooming in Kansas City

Just as flowers are blooming with the onset of Spring, the Commercial Real Estate market continues to show signs of recovery with new building projects. Kansas City is no exception and Block Real Estate Services (BRES) is excited to share some of the projects that are springing up in the city...

Day 7: 12 Days of the KC Market Report: Rebound Year for Construction

2012 was a rebound year for construction and development as a whole for the Kansas City market place.  The rebound by sector differed slightly across the board, but overall construction activity was up significantly in 2012 compared to the past couple of years.

Tenant Improvements Sustain Landlord / Tenant Relationship

Tenant improvements are essential and vital aspects of leasing. When planning tenant improvements, you are faced with a variety of decisions and questions:

• Will this result in a ROI?
• How will I balance scheduling, estimation and job cost?
• Will I be doing green practices?
•  How will I manage contracts with designers, vendors and contractors