Choosing a roommate, like many other things, has gone digital. “These days, ‘there’s an app for that’ really is the mantra,” says Katrina Pawvluk, director of housing operations at North Carolina State University in Raleigh. Housing officials like Pawvluk and
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Mark Weinstein, president and founder of MJW Investments, knows a good thing when he sees it. That’s how he got into the student housing industry. But in recent years, many other multifamily developers have segued into student housing, resulting in
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Peter Stelian, CEO and co-founder of Blue Vista, knows there’s increased competition in the market. He also knows that there are development challenges to overcome that may weed out some of the players. Stelian notes, for example, that more than
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Rob Bronstein, co-founder of The Scion Group, started his firm as a two-person operation back in 2000. Today, the company maintains a portfolio valued at more than $5 billion with 70,000-plus beds and 1,400 employees. Bronstein believes his firm’s longevity
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Unilodgers, an online marketplace that lets students find their ideal housing accommodations, is bringing its platform stateside. The company has already engaged more than 1.1 million students from 195 countries who are attending universities in the UK and Australia –
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Nik Middleton, founding and senior partner / CEO of CUBE 3, knows it’s important to do more with less when it comes to today’s student housing. That’s because proximity to campus has become more important than ever. Middleton has seen
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It’s hard to separate students from their phones, which is why companies like ASSA ABLOY are betting big on mobile technology. The costs associated with the hardware and software necessary for conveniences like keyless access to residences have gotten to
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Rehabs and renovations are a big trend in today’s student housing market. That’s because many properties developed around 10 years ago, when purpose-built off-campus student housing began getting traction, are now primed for a renovation. This will be an essential
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Investment and construction continue for Landmark Properties, according to Wes Rogers, the company’s president and CEO. The firm has been very active as of late, with 23,000 beds in the development pipeline. This level of construction is set to continue
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William Talbot, executive vice president and Chief Investment Officer of American Campus Communities, is focused on development. With an active pipeline that involves $1.2 billion in deliveries over the next few years, Talbot says ACC’s key strategy centers on core,
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