by Akki Patel | Dec 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
As CEO of LRE & Co., I spend a lot of time thinking about infrastructure—not just the buildings we develop, but the systems that support how people live, work, and move through their communities. And right now, no infrastructure question is more urgent in...
by Akki Patel | Dec 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
When our team reviewed the construction documents for our latest retail development last quarter, we identified significant savings without compromising a single element that would impact tenant operations or customer experience. The QSR pad sites still have the same...
by Akki Patel | Nov 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
There’s a conversation that doesn’t happen enough in business circles, the one about how isolating leadership can be. We talk endlessly about strategy, growth, market trends, and scaling operations, but we rarely address the quiet reality many...
by Akki Patel | Nov 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
Economic uncertainty has become the new normal in today’s real estate landscape. Fluctuations in interest rates, changing market dynamics, and unpredictable capital flows have created an environment where traditional development strategies often fall short....
by Akki Patel | Nov 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
In Part 1, we examined the essentials of hiring, beginning with self-awareness and creating a team that matches your company’s culture and tempo. However, as your business expands, the stakes become higher. Hiring entry-level and mid-level workers is one thing;...
