Commercial Building: Page 361
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MBA CREF Special Report: Economists See Slow Economic Improvements, Slightly Higher Interest Rates
The estimate came at the final day of the annual conference.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 10, 2012 -
Formerly Troubled GGP Reports Sales Jump
The mall owner now holds 136 properties and says it has 22 big box stores coming online in 2012.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 10, 2012 -
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NRC Approves Vogtle, First Nuclear Plant License in 30 Years
In a 4-1 vote, the commission agreed to give Southern Nuclear Operating Co. two more generators.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 9, 2012 -
Pulse
Construction planning, bid proposal and contract information for the week ending Feb. 20.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 9, 2012 -
Another Dejà Vu Year for CMBS
A report from Fitch Ratings predicts that CMBS issuance volume will rise modestly to $35 billion
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 9, 2012 -
Clark Hired as Centerline Managing Director to Head Southwest Region
Vic Clark will focus on multifamily property agency leasing and alternative capital financing strategies.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 9, 2012 -
Composite Shear Wall Assembly Could Speed Construction of Steel Frames
The new technique uses steel plates with lightly reinforced concrete between them.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 8, 2012 -
Distressed CRE Continues to Shrink
Debt associated with distressed commercial property dropped $4.7 billion between October and January.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 8, 2012 -
Forest City To Divest its Land Business, Some Retail
The company will focus on its core rental products – apartments, office and retail – in its core markets.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 8, 2012 -
Pyramid Cos.' Carousel Plan Rides Again
The company is adding 850,000 square feet this year and plans to rename the center Destiny USA.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 7, 2012 -
Builder Confidence in 55+ Market Rises Across All Components
It appears that the market for all types of homes for aging baby boomers is looking up.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 7, 2012 -
Tom Fish on Financing Requirements
Video of the Jones Lang LaSalle leader from the MBA CREF conference in Atlanta.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 7, 2012 -
Making Benchmarking Mainstream
A campaign for benchmarking is aimed at bringing energy-efficiency thinking to spaces that are not considered now.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 7, 2012 -
Study: Builders Should Get Emotional About Financial Institutions
A case study found that two elements are key when building a financial institution. Without them, customers may be uncomfortable and confused.
By Ryan Willumson • Feb. 7, 2012 -
Building Sequence Probed in Cincinnati Casino Floor Collapse
Reports say city engineers are looking at steel erection and concrete pours.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 7, 2012 -
Freddie Mac’s Multifamily Volumes Up in 2011
Freddie Mac did $20.3 billion in business in multifamily housing last year, a jump of 32% from 2010.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 6, 2012 -
Small Bump in Non-res Construction Seen for 2012 – but 6.4% in 2013
A forecast by architects, adjusted for a weak end to 2011, says 2.1% growth this year, 6.4% next year.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 6, 2012 -
MBA: 10% of Non-Bank Commercial/Multifamily Debt Will Mature in 2012
Non-bank mortgages coming due during this year involve 3% less debt than mantured in 2011, bankers say.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 6, 2012 -
Esperanté Corporate Center Outpacing West Palm Office Market
CBRE's Anthony Librizzi says his strategy is to target larger tenants across South Florida this year.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 6, 2012 -
Finding Deals Is the Multifamily Challenge
Conference panelists say money for multifamily is out there at low rates. But deals? Not so much.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 6, 2012 -
New Construction Starts in December Decline 3% to Take 2011 Total Down 2%
New construction starts in December fell 3% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $410 billion.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 3, 2012 -
On Track: Construction of Charlotte Transit-Oriented Development
A 208-unit luxury rental is going up near one station.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 3, 2012 -
Credit Market Fallout Is Just Starting, Says AEW's Plumb
As CMBS debt matures over the next three years, “It’s going to be awful,” says Robert J. Plumb of AEW Capital Management
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 3, 2012 -
Taking Control of a Building’s Online Reviews
You do not just have to take it on the chin and try to grin, a marketing expert says.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 2, 2012 -
Shawmut Design and Construction Launches Sports Venues Division
The new unit will specialize in managing construction at stadiums, arenas and other athletic facilities
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 2, 2012