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Adaptive Reuse Projects Abounded in 2025
By Sean Grasby | March 4, 2026
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Adaptive reuse is gaining momentum as contractors rethink how to meet today’s housing, sustainability and business demands. With more than 70,000 apartments converted from office buildings in 2025 alone, these projects are revitalizing communities while cutting costs, timelines and carbon impact. From iconic transformations like The High Line and Ghirardelli Square to modern office-to-residential conversions, adaptive reuse offers measurable benefits — often 15-30% less cost and up to 30% faster delivery than new builds. Learn how innovative tools, creative problem-solving and a sustainability-first mindset are helping contractors overcome challenges, attract talent and unlock new growth opportunities.
Read the full article online from Construction Executive to learn more.
This article was originally published in February 2026 by Construction Executive and is authored by Sean Grasby. Reprinted with permission of the publisher.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sean Grasby
Senior Vice President and General Manager of U.S. Construction and Energy Solutions
Sean Grasby is a transformative leader with more than 20 years of experience driving business growth and strategic innovation across diverse industries. Prior to his role at Wesco, Sean held several senior leadership positions, including serving as president of EECOL Electric.
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