Commercial Building: Page 365


  • 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
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    Preconstruction

    Careful collaboration before shovels hit dirt is key to a successful project, experts say.

    By Construction Dive staff
  • 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
  • More Gains Than Loses in Construction Jobs in 2011

    An AGC analysis of U.S. numbers finds construction work expanded in 148 of 337 metro areas.

    By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 1, 2012
  • No More Fear and Loathing of CRE Lending

    Signals picked up from a variety of banketrs indicate commercial lending is coming back to life.

    By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 1, 2012