Commercial Real Estate News
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Door Protection Helps Builders Save Big Time
A newly designed product for contractors and builders when it comes to protecting doors during the construction phase is on the market. Manufactured specifically for reducing damage from dings, dents, scratches and paint, this product will protect doors while any phase of construction is being done. - October 16, 2014 - Surface Protection International
Texas Self Storage Association Holds Annual Conference in Fort Worth
The Texas Self Storage Association (TSSA) is holding its annual conference on Oct. 26 - 28 at the Fort Worth Convention Center. The opening keynote is Scott Klososky, thought leader, author and entrepreneur. Dean Jernigan, former CEO of CubeSmart and Storage USA, will share his best advice from his 30-year self-storage journey. The conference features five tracks, How-to Tech Talks, a trade show with top suppliers, manager-specific training and special sessions for owners and developers. - October 15, 2014 - Texas Self Storage Association
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power Installation for Congregation Shomrei Torah
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 34 kW solar panel system at Congregation Shomrei Torah in Santa Rosa, CA. Designed and built by SolarCraft, the North Bay Synagogue’s system will reduce their carbon footprint while saving thousands in utility costs in the years to come. - October 14, 2014 - SolarCraft
Floor Protection Helps Builders Save Big Time on Repairs
A new reusable floor protection product designed to protect floors and other surfaces during the construction process is on the market. - October 14, 2014 - Surface Protection International
Aspect Properties Announces the Leasing of Suite 207 at the Kennedy Building in Eastpointe, MI
Aspect Properties welcomes Professional Home Care Services to the newly renovated Kennedy Building. - October 11, 2014 - Aspect Properties
Commercial Realty Specialists Sells Famous Dave’s in Fort Myers, Florida
Commercial Realty Specialists LLC, a leading commercial real estate investment services firm with offices in Southwest Florida, today announced the Sale and NNN Lease Back of Famous Dave’s, a 10,000 sf barbeque restaurant on 1.6 acres in Fort Myers FL. The asset commanded a sales price of... - October 09, 2014 - Commercial Realty Specialists LLC
Ranger Retail Partners Selected as Tenant Rep for Chuy’s Sites in Seven States
Ranger Retail Partners, a Dallas based company specializing in retail tenant representation, announced they have been selected by Texas-based restaurant chain Chuy’s to assist in acquiring new real estate in Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska and Iowa. Chuy’s opened... - September 30, 2014 - Ranger Retail Partners
Kim Vincent Joins New Day Underwriting Managers as Account Manager
Kim Vincent has joined New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, a leading specialty intermediary of high-quality environmental and construction-related professional liability insurance coverage, as an account manager responsible for fulfilling the product and information needs of the company’s... - September 30, 2014 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Texas Self Storage Association Announces Board Officers for 2014-2015
The Texas Self Storage Association (TSSA) Board of Directors recently elected executive officers for 2014-2015. The new board members and officers begin their term on October 1 and will be introduced at the TSSA Big Ideas in Storage Annual Conference scheduled for October 26 – 28 in Fort Worth. - September 24, 2014 - Texas Self Storage Association
Blvd Suites Corporate Housing Continues Growth, Expanding Into Omaha
Blvd Suites Corporate Housing, a leading provider of fully furnished and serviced apartments, has once again expanded operations, opening an office in Omaha, Neb. The office will service the Omaha and Lincoln, Neb. markets, as well as parts of Iowa. - September 23, 2014 - Blvd Suites Corporate Housing
New Day Underwriting Managers Named to Inc. Magazine’s 500/5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Privately-Held Companies
Leading Specialty Intermediary for Environmental & Construction-Related Professional Liability Industry Ranks Among Top Half of All Ranked Insurance Companies in Annual Listing Celebrating Entrepreneurial Success - September 23, 2014 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Panoptic Realty Group Represents 360RPM Industries in Move to New 15,000 Square Foot Facility
PRG represented 360RPM in a 15,000 SF corporate training facility expansion. 360RPM will train many of the workers in the booming Houston oilfield business. - September 20, 2014 - Panoptic Realty Group
Howard Hughes Building Big in The Woodlands
Hoar Construction tops out One Lake’s Edge, marking construction completion of the building structure. One Lake's Edge is an upscale apartment building in the new Hughes Landing development at The Woodlands, Texas. - September 18, 2014 - Hoar Construction LLC
Local Developer Turns Burned Building Into 120-Foot Art Mural for the City of Nacogdoches
Local property owners of Three Skies No Limits gift the city with a hand painted mural by SFA students depicting the rich history of Nacogdoches. - September 17, 2014 - Three Skies No Limits
The BSC Group Negotiates $50M Credit Facility for iStorage
The BSC Group, a leading commercial real estate financing advisor and self-storage specialist, recently assisted iStorage with a total debt recapitalization, helping the Florida based company replace existing loans with a new $50 million Revolving Credit Facility. “The combination of low... - September 17, 2014 - The BSC Group, LLC
Temp-Air Announces First Thermal Remediation Bed Bug Conference
Thermal Remediation® from Temp-Air, Inc. will host its first ever educational conference on the topics of current bed bug research and treatment methods. Guest speakers will include Dr. Austin M. Frishman, Dr. Stephen Kells, Mr. Jeff White, Mr. Paul Bello, and more. - September 17, 2014 - TEMP-AIR
Handyman Connection Takes First in Top Performers Category for the Second Year in a Row
Handyman Connection has been recognized in 2014 Qualified Remodeler Magazine's Top 500 Remodelers list. Chosen in the 35th overall spot, Handyman Connection is proud to represent the #1 spot in the "Handyman" category for top performers for the second year in a row. Qualified Remodeler's... - September 13, 2014 - Handyman Connection
Success from Their First Annual "Charitable Donation Program" Has Prompted Supreme Plantation Shutters to do It Again
Last year, it was The Red Cross. This year, Supreme Shutters intends the "Wounded Warriors Project" to be the recipient of their month long "match % of Sales, Donation" program. - September 12, 2014 - Supreme Shutters
Global Facility Management & Construction Hires Jaime Trujillo as Sales Manager
Global Facility Management & Construction is thrilled to welcome Jaime Trujillo to their sales team. In his new role as sales manager, Jaime will be instrumental in developing new business and expanding existing accounts. Jaime brings a great deal of experience having worked in the facility... - September 10, 2014 - Global Facility Management & Construction
Solar Power Fuels Business Expansion for Milholland Solar & Electric a Certified Disabled Veteran Owned Business Enterprise
Milholland Solar & Electric (DVOB) after 24 years in San Diego responds to significant growth and a vigorous Solar Marketplace by relocating a majority of its operations to new larger facilities in El Cajon, CA. - September 09, 2014 - Milholland Solar & Electric
Jeff Slivka of New Day Underwriting Managers to Host OPPI Workshop at 34th Annual IRMI Construction Risk Conference
Leading Industry Expert to Explore Latest Owners Protective Professional Indemnity (OPPI) Insurance Trends, Risks & Costs - August 26, 2014 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Global Facility Management & Construction Recognized on Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Private Companies
Global Facility Management & Construction has been recognized by Inc. magazine on their Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The annual list features the fastest-growing private companies based on percentage revenue growth when comparing 2010 to... - August 22, 2014 - Global Facility Management & Construction
AFG Group is Recognized as an ENR Top 100 CM-PM Firm
AFG Group was listed on ENR's national ranking of 2014 Top 100 Construction Management / Program Management Firms. Having received 7 major awards so far this year, the company’s accelerated growth and business expansion is receiving recognition from engineering and construction industry leaders. - August 19, 2014 - AFG Group, Inc.
Log Exports from Canada and the US to Asia Have Increased This Year with the Shipment from the US South Being 130% Higher Than in 2013
North America continues to supply China, Japan and other Asian countries with logs for their forest products sectors. Log exports from the US and Canada in the 1Q/14 were up 14% from last year, reports the North American Wood Fiber Review, with shipments from the US South having increased the most. - August 09, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
Tollgate Naples Commercial Center Adds State of Florida Department of Revenue and Child Support Services Center
Coral Commercial Properties is pleased to announce the addition of The State of Florida’s Department of Revenue and Child Support Services Customer Service Center to the Tollgate Naples Commercial Center. Jennifer Hardy, the property’s Leasing Manager, recently announced the executed... - August 08, 2014 - Coral Commercial Properties
Heidi Burke Named Account Manager at New Day Underwriting Managers
New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, a leading specialty intermediary of high-quality environmental and construction-related professional liability insurance coverage, has named Heidi Burke as account manager. She is responsible for providing detailed commercial insurance information and support to... - August 07, 2014 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Chicago-Based BSC Group Voted Best Finance Company by Inside Self-Storage for the Fourth Year in a Row
The BSC Group, a leading commercial real estate financing advisor and self-storage specialist is thrilled to announce they have been voted winner of the 2014 “Best of Business – Finance” award by the readers of Inside Self-Storage Magazine. This marks the 4th consecutive year The BSC Group has been honored with this award. - August 05, 2014 - The BSC Group, LLC
DBIA Announces 2014 Design-Build Project Award Winnners
The 2014 Design-Build Project/Team Awards showcase design-build best practices and celebrate the achievements of owners and design-build teams in nine categories across the spectrum of horizontal and vertical construction. These categories include: aviation, civic buildings, commercial/office buildings, industrial/process/research facilities, educational facilities, healthcare facilities, rehabilitation/renovation/restoration, transportation and water/wastewater. - August 05, 2014 - DBIA
SolarCraft Brings Solar Power to Marin’s New Emergency Operations Facility - County’s Emergency Services Building Now Powered by the Sun
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 518.5 kW solar power system at Marin County’s New Emergency Operations Facility in San Rafael, CA. Designed and built by SolarCraft, the County’s new solar panel system will reduce their carbon footprint while saving millions in utility costs in the years to come. - August 05, 2014 - SolarCraft
Fifthroom.com Expands Online Specialty Marketplace with New Line of Outdoor Structures, Garden Bridges & Walkways
Fifthroom.com, the leading online marketplace for consumer and commercial indoor and outdoor furniture and landscaping structures, has expanded its extensive product line with the addition of a new series of cabanas, ramadas, walkways and garden and trail bridges. The virtual showcase consisting of... - August 04, 2014 - fifthroom.com
Beacon Default Management, Inc. Appoints New Director of Business Development
Industry Leader in Commercial Foreclosure Services strengthens growth resources - August 04, 2014 - Beacon Default Management, Inc.
UBuildNet Upgrades the Toolbox Application
UBuildNet released its newest upgrade to enhance its professional and consumer construction features, “The Toolbox Application.” The Toolbox application is now enhanced to include many of the documents construction professionals and Do It Yourselfers require to manage their construction projects. - August 03, 2014 - UBuildNet.com
Self Storage Finance Firm, The BSC Group Contributes to the Boy Scouts of America in Unique Fashion
Self Storage Finance Firm, The BSC Group Contributes to the Boy Scouts of America in Unique Fashion - July 30, 2014 - The BSC Group, LLC
Tranzon Driggers Principal Elected President of the National Auctioneers Association
Thomas W. Saturley, CAI, a principal at Tranzon Driggers, was elected President of the National Auctioneers Association. Mr. Saturley was installed as President at the NAA’s 65th International Auctioneers Conference & Show in Louisville on July 10. He is a co-founder of Tranzon, one of... - July 15, 2014 - Tranzon Driggers
UBuildNet: Real People, Real Connections, Real Business
Construction professionals know that building relationships with contractors, partners, and customers is the way to increase success through new and repeat business. Some construction companies are using popular social media networks to attract followers in the hope of stimulating business. The... - July 11, 2014 - UBuildNet.com
Apex Maintenance Group Opens in Atlanta
Apex Maintenance Group has now opened in Atlanta, GA. Apex Maintenance Group provides commercial asphalt and facilities maintenance and management services to many clients in the Atlanta and Destin metropolitan areas. Apex’s portfolio of clients includes property managers, grocery stores,... - July 11, 2014 - Apex Maintenance Group
AWNEX Garners Near-Perfect Score in Leading QSR Brand Evaluation
The developer of architectural canopies, awnings, sunshades, decorative slat walls and advanced drive thru technologies for the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) and other retail industries has earned an “A” grade in a supplier evaluation conducted by a top 5 U.S. Quick Service Restaurant brand. - July 10, 2014 - Awnex Inc.
Primavera Residences Offers Sound Investments in CdO with Buy-to-Rent Units
Primavera Residences announces the launch of its serviced condos for short to extended stays. - July 09, 2014 - Italpinas Euroasian Design and Eco-Development Corp.
Premier Storage Investors, LLC Announces New York Self Storage Acquisition
Premier Storage Investors announced today the acquisition of Broadway Self Storage in Holbrook, New York. - July 08, 2014 - Premier Storage Investors, LLC
BIM for Facilities Management Case Study: YouBIM & IBM Maximo Integration - Maine General Medical Center
The Challenge was to tie YouBIM into the IBM Maximo environment. The world leading solution from IBM, Maximo is one of the most widely deployed CMMS solutions that helps manage every aspect of facility management. YouBIM is a SAAS (Software as a Service) cloud based solution that brings an integrated database and instant access to facility information through an easy-to-navigate 3D/BIM (Building Information Modeling) interface. - July 03, 2014 - ENGworks
Research Finds Continued Growth of Design-Build in United States
“The growing use of design-build is not surprising,” says Lisa Washington, CEO/Executive Director of DBIA. “Throughout the last five years, and even through the recession, we’ve seen a large increase in demand for information and training on design-build best practices. Owners from all sectors have been turning to design-build delivery because they recognize the inherent value it brings to any project in any sector of any size.” - June 30, 2014 - DBIA
Evolucia Shareholder Update
CEO of Evolucia provides update to shareholders. - June 29, 2014 - Evolucia, Inc.
Long Dormant Pennsylvania Town Becoming Artist Enclave
In 2008, the idea of Ken Marquis, a PA based picture framer, became one of the largest non-profit international art efforts, The Landfillart Project. Now Marquis’ new mission is to transform the forgotten hamlet of Glen Lyon, Pennsylvania into a thriving artist community. Just two hours from... - June 24, 2014 - KenMarq, LLC
Zephyr Partners Acquires Downtown San Diego City Block
Zephyr Partners announced the $21.1 million off-market acquisition of one of the last remaining full blocks of available property in downtown San Diego, a 60,000-square-foot site on Broadway. - June 19, 2014 - Zephyr Partners
Bob Moore Construction Receives Texas Building Branch AGC’s Outstanding Construction Award for Trader Joe’s Cold Storage Warehouse
Bob Moore Construction's cold storage warehouse built for Trader Joe's has been named the top design / build ($10M - $30M) construction project in the state of Texas for 2013. The Trader Joe's project received the Outstanding Construction Award from Texas Building Branch, the state organization for the Association of General Contractors of America (AGC). To qualify for the Texas Building Branch competition, the building first had to win a regional AGC competition. - June 18, 2014 - Bob Moore Construction
For Rent Media Solutions Moves Office to Plano
The NAI Robert Lynn Office Division recently arranged a 20,258-square-foot lease for For Rent Media Solutions in the International Business Park building, located at 6500 International Parkway in Plano, Texas. The company is relocating its divisional offices from its current location in Carrollton,... - June 18, 2014 - NAI Robert Lynn
Cushman & Wakefield Negotiates the Sale of The Cove in Tampa
Cushman & Wakefield’s Florida Multifamily Advisory Group announced the sale of The Cove in Tampa, Fla., for a total of $50,500,000 on behalf of the seller, LNR Partners, LLC. The purchaser was The Laramar Group, LLC. Executive Director Byron Moger of C&W was the only broker involved... - June 11, 2014 - Cushman & Wakefield, Tampa Division
New Day Underwriting Managers Expands Operations with New Corporate Headquarters
Expansion Necessitated by 35 Percent Growth in Revenues & Staffing Over the Past Year - June 11, 2014 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
XPS Solutions, Ltd. Moves Headquarters in Richardson
NAI Robert Lynn Office Division Arranges 18,399-SF Lease in Class A Building - June 11, 2014 - NAI Robert Lynn
Inaugural Multifamily Talent Summit Set for September in SoCal Wine Country
The first and only conference designed for leadership and talent strategies in the multifamily industry. Discover valuable insight on creating winning performance cultures, recruiting tactics, new technologies and employment branding practices that drive performance, productivity and effectiveness for multifamily operators. - June 05, 2014 - Multifamily Talent Summit