Creativity is key for Keiten Nuspl's client success

Keiten J. Nuspl joined Block Real Estate Services (BRES) in June 2015 after graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Missouri Kansas City.

As a licensed sales professional in both Kansas and Missouri, Nuspl has become an expert in marketing and sales of all types of investment and owner-occupant real estate, but focuses primarily on investment property sales including: multifamily/apartments, retail/shopping centers, industrial/warehousing and office/medical buildings. Many of Nuspl’s sales include Section 1031 tax deferred exchanges.

Keiten helps to create value for his clients through individual consultation and consideration of investment goals, tax planning, problem solving and a superior market understanding. He is also involved with the Kansas City Chapter of Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM).

In this week’s Broker Spotlight, MWM lasers in on how Nuspl’s vast CRE experience has assisted clients in accomplishing creative solutions to meet all types of investment goals.

MWM: What market trends are you currently experiencing with your clients?

KN: Currently what I’m seeing from clients has been positive because interest rates continue to be at an all time low. Buyers are still very active and looking to close on properties to lock in strong interest rates in case they start to climb in the upcoming years.

MWM: What have you done to adapt to the changes in CRE?

KN: I have adopted to changes in the market by studying current trends to see how asset classes have been affected. This way I can assist owners or buyers with their real estate needs.

MWM: Why did you decide to work in the built environment?

KN: I started in commercial real estate by interning at Block Real Estate Services, LLC when I attended at University of Missouri - Kansas City. After I graduated, I was brought on as a full-time agent shortly after. I have been working as an agent for a little over four years and have been recognized twice as one of Kansas City’s Heavy Hitters. I chose to work in CRE because you are always on your feet and work with some of the most successful people in the business and investment industry.

MWM: What challenges and opportunities are your main asset classes facing now?

KN: One challenge buyers in the multifamily (market) are facing is figuring out if right now is the right time to buy when there is so much uncertainty in the market for the next 6 months to a year. On the other hand, there is a huge opportunity for buyers right now because interest rates are very favorable allowing them to pay higher prices, lock in long-term debt with favorable terms and still meet seller expectations.

MWM: What are your thoughts on the current state of the market in Kansas City?

I’m very optimistic about Kansas City’s real estate market over the next few years even with pandemic that’s currently happening. Kansas City has always been a very stable market and over the last few years has seen a lot of national attraction because of it, so companies and investors have been directing their attention to our market.

MWM: What leads do you look for?

KN: I look for potential clients that need assistance with their assets now or in the future and help them with their disposition plan to ensure they achieve the highest and best return.

MWM: How can prospects contact you for more information?

KN: Prospects can Contact me by my work email knuspl@blockllc.com or my office line 816-932-5531

Kenco selects Liberty Logistics Park for new facility

Kenco Logistics Services, LLC has selected a 295,600-SF warehouse and distribution space for their new facility at Liberty Logistics Park in Liberty, Mo.

“We are excited that Kenco Logistics, one of the top ten logistics companies in the world, selected the Liberty Logistics Park and our community for their new facility,” said Lyndell Brenton, mayor of the City of Liberty.

“Their decision to locate here reinforces Liberty’s place as a growing logistics and distribution hub in the Midwest. While Liberty Logistics Park is still under construction, we believe our community values, location and "can do” attitude are the differentiators that attract new businesses, like Kenco Logistics, to Liberty, Brenton said.

In the past five years, the KC region has successfully attracted eCommerce and distribution companies pledging to create more than 10,200 jobs, invest $1.8 billion and occupy 16.7 million square feet, according to a release.

“The KC region’s central location and access to a skilled workforce are key drivers of a successful eCommerce strategy,” said Tim Cowden, president and CEO of the Kansas City Area Development Council.

“The KC SmartPort team and our partners in Liberty continue to elevate our region’s competitive advantages to position KC as a leading logistics hub,” Cowden said.

The Kansas City Area Development Council worked with a number of regional partners in attracting Kenco to the Kansas City region, including the State of Missouri, Missouri Partnership, City of Liberty, Missouri, Liberty Economic Development Corporation, CBRE - Joe Orscheln, Evergy, Spire Energy and KC SmartPort.

“It is fantastic to see and support the growth in the logistics and distribution industry in Liberty and the entire KC region,” said Subash Alias, CEO of Missouri Partnership.

“The status of Missouri as North America’s Logistics Center is already well known, and more and more companies, such as Kenco, are taking advantage of one of the best river, road, air and rail infrastructure systems in the nation. When it comes to logistics and distribution, Missouri is a global leader.”

Kenco Logistics Services, LLC

Kenco is the largest woman-owned third-party logistics (3PL) company in the United States. The company provides integrated logistics solutions including distribution and eCommerce fulfillment, comprehensive transportation management services, material handling equipment services, engineering and innovation consulting, and information technology. For more information, visit kencogroup.com.

Autodesk launches complete project lifecycle management platform

Yesterday, Autodesk announced a new set of products for Autodesk Construction Cloud that further connect data, workflows and teams throughout the entire building lifecycle, from design to operations.

Built on a unified platform and common data environment, the new products – Autodesk Build, Autodesk Quantify and Autodesk BIM Collaborate – empower general contractors, specialty trades, designers and owners to drive better business outcomes.

“Almost a year ago we introduced Autodesk Construction Cloud, sharing our vision for the most powerful and complete portfolio of construction management products. The new products we announced today represent a huge milestone for connected construction, with Autodesk Build providing an entirely new approach to project management,” said Jim Lynch, vice president and general manager of Autodesk Construction Solutions.

Construction teams will have a comprehensive construction management platform with all data in one central location to simplify collaboration, proactively anticipate project changes and provide data-driven guidance for organizational improvement.

“We’re continuing to deliver on our promise of helping builders across the world catalyze their digital transformation and make construction more predictable, safe and sustainable,” Lynch said.

The three new product offerings announced today include:

• Autodesk Build: Unites the best of PlanGrid and BIM 360 with additional new functionality to create a comprehensive field and project management solution. Autodesk Build also includes the PlanGrid Build mobile app with additional new capabilities for field workers.

• Autodesk Quantify: Empowers estimators to automate 2D and 3D quantification from a single comprehensive platform.

• Autodesk BIM Collaborate: Enables project teams to align and execute on design intent by managing the entire design collaboration and coordination workflow from a single solution to reduce rework, improve productivity and accelerate project delivery.

As part of the unified Autodesk Construction Cloud platform, every new product is reinforced by:​

• Autodesk Docs – underpins the common data environment for every unified product with centralized document management, providing users with seamless navigation and integrated workflows to create a single source of truth across the project lifecycle.​

• Insights – delivers analytics from the data collected and analyzed, as well as the ability to export that data; encompasses Construction IQ artificial intelligence to identify and mitigate risk.

• Administration – provides centralized user management and permissioning, templates and other tools for project setup, as well as a single authentication method for any unified product.

“The continuous and fluid flow of data is the backbone of our teams’ success, with our healthcare projects in particular requiring tremendous scrutiny in inspections and documentation,” said Amy Kozlowski, project manager at Herrero Builders.

“Autodesk Construction Cloud delivers a unified platform where data and information are centralized. We can immediately get new design details into the hands of preconstruction and construction teams, proactively make adjustments in the field and better understand the health of our project portfolio. With Autodesk Build, we will be able to connect critical field and project management workflows, powering seamless collaboration across locations and devices. Just as importantly, the new products are intuitive and simple to use. Autodesk inherently understands the construction industry and provides technology that fuels success across the entire building lifecycle.”

“Construction is about building, not learning how to navigate complicated software,” said Sameer Merchant, head of product development, Autodesk Construction Solutions.

“Technology should be easy-to-use and effortless to scale – if a construction company grows, its software should grow with it. In developing our new offerings, we incorporated the best-in-class features of existing Autodesk construction products into a common web and mobile framework and integrated them with a shared data platform. As a result, the most loved capabilities will be immediately available within Autodesk Build, Autodesk Quantify and Autodesk BIM Collaborate.”

Autodesk’s new construction management products will connect construction teams, data and workflows across the headquarters, office and job site. Products will be available in early 2021.

KC Convention Center wins top global rating for clean, healthy facilities

Kansas City’s largest event space, the Kansas City Convention Center, has achieved accreditation from the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) STAR™ program for its cleaning, disinfection and infectious disease prevention practices.

The City of Kansas City worked with Visit KC to earn this designation, which is recognized by industry leaders as the gold standard for prepared facilities. The GBAC STAR program verifies that the Kansas City Convention Center has implemented best practices to prepare for, respond to and recover from outbreaks and pandemics such as COVID-19.

“The GBAC STAR accreditation empowers facility owners and managers to assure workers, customers and key stakeholders that they have proven systems in place to maintain clean and healthy environments,” said GBAC executive director Patricia Olinger.

“By taking this important step to pursue its accreditation, the Kansas City Convention Center has received third-party validation that it follows strict protocols for biorisk situations, thereby demonstrating its preparedness and commitment to operating safely.”

The result of a rigorous, 90-day application and review process, the accreditation was praised on Thursday by Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas.

“I applaud the Kansas City Convention Center for reaching the prestigious Global Biorisk Advisory Council STAR status,” said Mayor Lucas.

“Kansas City takes seriously our responsibility to keep our residents and visitors alike healthy and safe, and this is yet another example of that commitment. Thank you to the Convention Center and Visit KC for their work to achieve this status.”

To achieve GBAC STAR accreditation, the Kansas City Convention Center was required to demonstrate compliance with the program’s 20 core elements, which range from standard operating procedures and risk assessment strategies to personal protective equipment and emergency preparedness and response measures.

“Our staff is dedicated to keeping our facilities clean and safe, and we are gratified by this recognition of our work and our commitment to our customers,” said Oscar McGaskey, director of the Kansas City Convention Center. “Our staff will keep it up with continuous training.”

The KC Convention Center is the third facility in the region to achieve this distinction, following the Overland Park Convention Center and Arrowhead Stadium.

“Meetings and conventions are significant economic drivers for our destination, and this third-party endorsement reinforces our City’s dedication to resuming that important business responsibly,” said Visit KC president & CEO Jason Fulvi.

“I applaud and thank our partners at the KC Convention Center, as well as Mayor Lucas, the City Council and the KCMO health director for working with Visit KC to implement safety procedures throughout our community, all of which will help position Kansas City to welcome visitors and attendees back safely and effectively when the time is right,” Fulvi said.

To learn more about the GBAC STAR program or view a list of accredited facilities, visit www.gbac.org. For information about the KC Clean Commitment and other ways Kansas City is responding to COVID-19 as a convention industry, go to VisitKC.com/SafeMeetings.