Commercial Building: Page 357
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Economy Watch: More Houses Selling in Vegas
Luck seems to be turning in Nevada, and other news about the commercial real estate sector.
By Ron Gallagher • March 15, 2012 -
Survey: Access to Capital, Gov't Policy, Remain CRE's Pressing Issues
Executives do feel there is a recovery starting, but problems have not gone away by any means.
By Ron Gallagher • March 15, 2012 -
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Auction Sales Keep Going, Going, Going Up
The dollar volume of commercial properties sold in auctions rose 33% last year.
By Ron Gallagher • March 14, 2012 -
Retirement Community Gets $250M Construction Loan
The project is in Pleasanton, Calif.
By Ron Gallagher • March 14, 2012 -
Challenging the Empire State Building Plan
A third roadblock goes up in front of efforts to take the Empire State Building public.
By Ron Gallagher • March 13, 2012 -
More Living in Steel City: Sleeping at the (former) Office
A developer is set to begin renting apartments in what was a state office building.
By Ron Gallagher • March 13, 2012 -
Building Professionals Form Advocacy Group for Bridging
The Bridging Institute of America will help professionals and will serve as a forum for best practices.
By Ron Gallagher • March 13, 2012 -
Billion-Dollar Makeover Set for Famous New York Bridge
Rehabilitation for the venerable George Washington Bridge over the Hudson River is ramping up – literally.
By Ron Gallagher • March 13, 2012 -
Engineer and Composites Guru Ivan M. Viest Is Dead at 89
Ivan M. Viest pioneered research in composite construction and load and resistance factor design.
By Ron Gallagher • March 13, 2012 -
NKF Expands Its Reach to the Middle East
A partnership with the Bank of Abu Dhabi is the vehicle for entering the market.
By Ron Gallagher • March 13, 2012 -
CMBS Maturities Hit Highest Reading Since '08
Data shows that a big part of the surge was due to one class of 2007 loans paying off.
By Ron Gallagher • March 13, 2012 -
NewGate, White JV for $10M Redevelopment Fund
The money is to turn historic properties around Daytona Beach, Fla., to multifamily and mixed-use.
By Ron Gallagher • March 13, 2012 -
Tides of Fate Swamp an Engineer's First Bid
Samuel C. Florman's book is "Good Guys, Wiseguys and Putting Up Buildings: A Life in Construction."
By Ron Gallagher • March 12, 2012 -
Ohio High Court Approves Wind Farm Project Advance
Landowners argued there are safety risks and a possibility of the turbines' lowering their values.
By Ron Gallagher • March 12, 2012 -
LA Will Replace 'Movie Star' 6th Street Viaduct
The structure has had a supporting role in film and TV as well as in moving traffic.
By Ron Gallagher • March 12, 2012 -
Landis Assembles Green Team for Conn. Project
Cost-cutting steps include lighting systems, car-charging stations and stormwater management.
By Ron Gallagher • March 12, 2012 -
BD+C's Giants 300 Survey Is Under Way
The magazine's deadline is April 6 for submissions to see which firms are the biggest.
By Ron Gallagher • March 9, 2012 -
Auction.com Event Sells $424M in Multifamily
One transaction set a record for the venue – $55.1 million.
By Ron Gallagher • March 9, 2012 -
Construction Jobless Rate Dips in Feb., Though Industry Sheds Jobs
Bureau of Labor Statistics information may be skewed by a longer building season in a mild winter.
By Ron Gallagher • March 9, 2012 -
Going Net Zero for Less Than 10% Added Cost
Using zero net energy is the lowest-hanging fruit building managers can harvest to cut costs.
By Ron Gallagher • March 9, 2012 -
Multifamily Production Hit Six-Year High in Q4
Builders and developers told NAHB that they continue to gain confidence in the sector.
By Ron Gallagher • March 8, 2012 -
Banks Cautiously Return to CRE; CMBS Market Poised for Takeoff
Seemingly, banks are getting back into the lending waters for commercial projects.
By Ron Gallagher • March 8, 2012 -
Related Targets Brazil With $1 Billion Investment
The company wants to give Brazilian investors U.S.-style luxury condos in their own hemisphere.
By Ron Gallagher • March 8, 2012 -
Green Leasing Made Simple With New App
Property Solutions International offers SiteTablet, an iPad app for paperless leasing options.
By Ron Gallagher • March 8, 2012 -
PROFILE: Clear Capital
The valuation firm sees lenders asking for information on a range of scenarios for a property.
By Ron Gallagher • March 8, 2012