Artificial intelligence in lead generation is becoming increasingly common, as it can help vendors and suppliers sort through thousands of prospects, analyzing and reaching out to them at scale. AI prospecting and lead gen are exciting to explore in CRE because they enable small to mid-size businesses to launch campaigns that would normally be out of their staffing scope. However, if you’re thinking of using AI in your commercial real estate lead generation strategy, proceed

Generating leads in the commercial moving space can be a challenge because of the competitive nature of moving companies — and the lack of repeat business. You may only do business with a customer for a single job. Their next move may not be for another 10 years. Traditional lead generation methods may not be as effective for commercial moving. Common prospecting and lead generation techniques include: Paid advertising Lead services, free or paid Commercial moving bidding si

For CRE businesses — brokers, contractors, architects, service providers, and anyone else whose work touches retail properties — the companies that own those properties are the starting point for any targeted outreach. But ownership isn't always straightforward. Retail properties, whether a neighborhood strip mall, a grocery-anchored community center, or an enclosed regional mall, can be owned by a private individual, a private equity fund, a pension fund, or a publicly trade

Infrastructure is one of the largest and most stable markets in the U.S., and it’s one that many CRE vendors either overlook entirely or treat as a single category. It isn't. Transportation, energy, water, communications, and several other segments each have their own buyers, decision-makers, and vendor needs. The Global Infrastructure Hub estimates that 1.6% of the U.S. GDP is invested in infrastructure, with the largest shares going to: Transportation Water Communications E

The U.S. commercial flooring market reported around $7.019 billion in sales in 2025, which was a 1.6% decrease from 2024 (Floor Covering News). Some asset classes, like healthcare, education, and hospitality, held up well, while other areas, like offices and retail, declined. For 2026 and beyond, this presents real questions for commercial flooring companies: How do you break into new sectors? How do you identify potentially high-value leads for your company? Traditional lea

Chicago remains one of the most active commercial real estate markets in the country in 2026. According to CBRE's 2026 Chicago Real Estate Market Outlook, demand for prime office space showed no signs of slowing. On the industrial side, Class A space is outperforming the broader market, multifamily rent growth hit 4.6% year-over-year in Q3 2025, and Chicago's data center market added more than 268 MW year-over-year in Q4 2025. This post uses Biscred data to map the Chicago CR

What is a homeowner association? It’s a governing body that establishes and enforces rules for a residential community, collects dues from homeowners, and manages shared common areas and amenities like pools and parks. This guide covers the different types of homeowner associations, what they manage, and why that structure matters for businesses looking to sell into these communities — including who holds the decision-making authority and how to reach them. Why would you wa

Financial management firms, advisors, and accounting firms compete for a slice of commercial real estate — an industry where deals are won on access, timing, and knowing the right people. Breaking in, or growing an existing book of CRE business, means finding the right clients before a competitor does. That requires knowing who the active developers, owners, and operators are in your target markets, and having a way to reach them directly. For financial firms that want to ent

To help you navigate this landscape, we’ve used Biscred’s verified data and CRE-specific filters to spotlight the largest property management companies by property count, company size, and contact reach. Whether you're researching market leaders or planning your next outreach campaign, this list is a smart place to start. The Biscred database houses information for nearly 600,000 businesses and 5.9 million+ professionals in the CRE industry, including 23,485 developers and 30

Driven by AI and data storage demands, data center construction is at an all-time high, especially in states like Texas and Virginia, which combined have 276 planned construction projects, according to Visual Capitalist’s American Data Center Construction data. As of early 2026, according to Yahoo Finance research, $700 billion is expected to be spent on physical assets for AI infrastructure. With significant expected investment, there’s a major opportunity for CRE service p

As soon as you dive into our online prospecting tool, you’ll quickly learn that there are many types of commercial real estate properties. In a separate post, we covered the eight types of commercial buildings and three classes of commercial properties. We want to take a slightly different look at the types of CRE in this post; this time, we’re looking at CRE as investment types. These four types of CRE investments are not defined by their size, type, location, or purpose. In

Data center construction is one of the fastest-growing segments in commercial real estate. Goldman Sachs Research projects global data center capacity will roughly double by 2030, with power demand rising 165% over 2023 levels, driven almost entirely by AI workloads.1 That buildout touches every corner of CRE — developers, contractors, engineers, architects, property managers, lenders, and dozens of service firms are all part of the supply chain. For B2B companies already wor

When you sell to commercial real estate companies, knowing who to call is half the battle. Whether you're an HVAC company expanding into commercial work, a proptech startup targeting developers, or a law firm looking to grow your CRE client base, understanding how these businesses are structured saves you time and gets you in front of the right people faster. This post breaks down five key types of CRE organizations, the roles you'll find inside them, and who holds the buying

There are lots of apartments and multi-family dwellings in major cities, and it can be difficult to identify the people and companies that actually own (not manage) these buildings. In this post, we’ll be answering: How do I find out who owns an apartment building or complex? How do you find multifamily property owners? Can you find an apartment owner’s phone number? Email address? Who is this for? From a B2B standpoint, there are many trades that support apartment buildings

Property managers, building owners, and developers across the U.S. are constantly looking for facility maintenance partners — the question is how to get in front of them. You’ve tried traditional lead generation methods including: Paid advertisements Maintenance lead services, free or paid Networking and referrals Facility maintenance bidding sites Read on to learn how a commercial real estate data platform can improve and even replace traditional methods of generating leads.

Florida ranks among the most active commercial real estate markets in the country, and for service providers, that means opportunity — if you know where to look. This post uses Biscred data to map the Florida CRE landscape: top industries, asset classes, and company types, plus a closer look at the regional markets generating the most activity. Whether you're targeting brokers, developers, or property managers, here's what the data shows. What are the top CRE industries in Fl

Securing commercial HVAC leads can feel like a full-time job — and not the one you actually want. Many HVAC contractors tell us they spend just as much time chasing RFPs , tracking down property managers, and hunting for contact info as they do servicing rooftop units, upgrading chillers, or installing new systems. We’re not here to tell you how to size a system or win a mechanical bid — that’s your expertise. Instead, Biscred helps commercial HVAC companies find the right

Although the overall vacancy rate of industrial property increased to 7.5% in 2025, leasing activity increased 8.5%, according to JLL , which attributes much of the new growth to data centers. Commercial real estate is divided into 3 classes — A, B, and C; however, those classes refer to the amenities, age, and overall quality of the buildings, not the intended uses. Here , we look at the types of industrial CRE designed for manufacturing, storing, and distributing goods.

If you’re a construction technology company — or any niche business in commercial real estate — looking to grow your business, this post will help you learn more about how Biscred connects companies that operate within commercial real estate. Traditional lead generation methods for your business include: In-person networking Paid advertising Lead services and lists for construction technology Construction tech bidding sites Our solution enhances those methods, as well as yo

Multifamily dwellings provide housing for millions of people. An estimated 37 million people live in multifamily rental units, 1 and experts estimate that approximately 266,000 new units will need to be built each year to keep up with growing demand. 2 With this level of demand, it’s increasingly important for investors, developers, and vendors that want to work with the commercial real estate industry to understand the multifamily landscape. This guide looks at common t