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.
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.
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.
Hiring Leaders at Owners’ Rep Firms: The Talent Challenge No One Talks About
Owners’ rep firms compete for a shrinking pool of doer-seller talent. Here is what makes these searches different and how to approach them effectively.
Why Construction Executive Searches Fail (And How to Make Sure Yours Doesn’t)
Most construction and facilities executive searches don’t fail because the talent doesn’t exist. They fail because of how the search is structured, who is conducting it, and what assumptions were made at the outset. If you are a hiring leader at a university, health system, construction management firm, or owner-side organization, understanding these failure points […]
Why Higher Education and Healthcare Struggle to Recruit Facilities Leaders — Insights from Matt Lesher, Real8 Group
Matt Lesher of Real8 Group on why universities and health systems consistently struggle to recruit qualified facilities and construction leaders — and how to fix it.
