The Institutional Superintendent Shortage: What Matt Lesher Is Seeing Across Universities, Health Systems, and Owners’ Rep Firms
Experienced institutional superintendents are retiring and the pipeline is thin. Matt Lesher of Real8 Group breaks down what makes this role so hard to fill and why owners’ rep firms feel it most.
How to Evaluate a Construction and Facilities Executive Search Firm: A Checklist for Hiring Leaders
A practical checklist for CHROs, CEOs, and hiring leaders evaluating construction and facilities executive search firms. Know what to ask before you sign an engagement letter.
Hiring Construction and Real Estate Leaders in Affordable Housing: What Makes This Vertical Different
Affordable housing development requires a distinct kind of construction and real estate leadership. Real8 Group breaks down the financing complexity, talent gaps, and compensation dynamics that define this vertical.
When the Wrong Person Gets the Job: How Mis-Hires Happen in Construction and Facilities Executive Search
Most construction and facilities executive searches that produce mis-hires share five predictable causes. Real8 Group breaks down what goes wrong and how to prevent it.
Higher Education Capital Program Hiring in 2026: Trends, Pressures, and What It Means for Talent
A convergence of deferred maintenance backlogs, aging infrastructure, and research expansion is reshaping construction and facilities hiring at universities in 2026.
Institutional Navigation: The Hiring Dimension Most Organizations Forget to Screen For
Technically strong candidates fail in institutional settings when they can’t navigate the governance, politics, and stakeholder complexity. Matt Lesher explains what to screen for.
How to Onboard a New VP of Facilities or Director of Construction for Maximum Impact
Most organizations underinvest in onboarding senior facilities and construction hires. Here is a practical playbook for the first 90 days that protects your search investment.
Hiring Construction and Facilities Leaders at Cultural Institutions: What Makes This Market Different
Cultural institutions face a distinct and underappreciated challenge when hiring facilities and construction leadership. Here is what sets this market apart.
The Hidden Cost of a Prolonged VP of Facilities Vacancy (And How to Close It Faster)
A vacant VP of Facilities or Director of Facilities role carries costs most organizations never fully account for. Here is what the gap actually costs and how to close it.
Industrial and Life Sciences Executive Hiring in 2026: What Construction and Facilities Leaders Need to Know
Industrial and life sciences development is generating intense demand for construction and facilities leadership. Here is what the hiring market looks like in 2026.
The MEP Leadership Shortage: What Matt Lesher Is Seeing Across Universities, Health Systems, and Cultural Institutions
MEP leadership roles are among the hardest to fill in institutional facilities. Matt Lesher shares what he is seeing across universities, health systems, and cultural institutions.
How to Design an Interview Process for Construction and Facilities Executive Searches
A poorly structured interview process costs you finalists. Here is a practical playbook for designing one that works for construction and facilities executive searches.
