Thought Leadership

At ML Group, we believe that expertise, strategy, and innovation drive better project outcomes. Our Thought Leadership section provides industry professionals, developers, and investors with valuable insights into design-build, Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), and commercial real estate development.

With a focus on ROI-driven decision-making, we explore the intersection of architecture, interior design, and construction, offering strategies to optimize project delivery and maximize investment value. Our integrated approach ensures that projects are not only well-designed but also efficiently executed and financially sound.

As a Chicago-based design-build firm working nationally, ML Group is committed to advancing industry knowledge and helping stakeholders navigate the complexities of development. Whether streamlining processes, optimizing budgets, or enhancing design outcomes, our insights help turn vision into reality.

Flight to Quality in Hospitality Spaces

The Flight to Quality in Hospitality DesignDrivers Behind the Flight to Quality in Hospitality DesignSince the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, flight to quality has moved beyond real estate jargon to become a guiding principle across multiple industries. In the...

The Flight to Quality in Post-Acute Healthcare design

The Flight to Quality in Post-Acute Healthcare DesignHow Design Is Transforming Skilled Nursing Facilities and Why Hospitality-Inspired Design Is the New Standard in Post-Acute and Skilled Nursing EnvironmentsIn the wake of the pandemic, the “flight to quality” has...

The Flight to Quality in Multifamily Housing

The Flight to Quality in Multifamily HousingRedefining Value: What Today’s Tenants Want and Tomorrow’s Assets RequireSince the onset of the pandemic, a decisive shift has been underway across nearly every corner of the real estate industry: a decisive flight to...

Flight to Quality: A New Era of Quality in Commercial Office Real Estate

A New Era of Quality in Commercial Office Real Estate and the workplaceRedefining Value: What Today’s Tenants Want and Tomorrow’s Assets RequireThe commercial office market is undergoing one of the most profound transformations in recent memory. At the heart of this...

Design-Build Construction 101: Overview and Key Insights

Design-Build Construction 101OVerview & Key Insights of design-Build ConstructionWhat is Design-Build Construction? Design-build construction is a streamlined approach to project delivery that combines design and construction services under a single contract. It...
The Flight to Quality in Multifamily Housing

The Flight to Quality in Multifamily Housing

The Flight to Quality in Multifamily HousingRedefining Value: What Today’s Tenants Want and Tomorrow’s Assets RequireSince the onset of the pandemic, a decisive shift has been underway across nearly every corner of the real estate industry: a decisive flight to...

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