Paul Rosta
Seeing Stars
One of my favorite CPE rituals is the annual selection of our Stars to Watch. For one thing, the process gives me a taste of what college admissions committees go through.
Economy Watch: Office Absorption Posts Strong ’17
Vacancy declined in a variety of markets, and top metros posted significant gains in rental rates, Transwestern reports.
Economy Watch: Is January’s Inflation a Hint of Things to Come?
By D.C. Stribling A single month’s data does not a trend make, but two reports on Wednesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics evoked the specter of higher inflation, something that hasn’t vexed the U.S. economy much since the early 1980s. Should inflation pick up while wages stay stagnant or worse, the impact on consumer spending might be significant. The BLS first reported that the U.S. Consumer Price Index increased 0.5 percent in January. Moreover, price increases were broad-based, unlike upward blips in recent years based on volatile energy prices. There were price increases in gasoline, shelter, apparel, medical care,…
PACE Funding Comes Clean
Executives from CleanFund Commercial PACE Capital offer insights into a steadily expanding financing option.
Peaker Powers Navy Yard’s Growth Spurt
The 6-megawatt facility is a crucial part of the energy strategy at the 1,200-acre redevelopment of the historic Philadelphia Naval Shipyard.
Economy Watch Weekly: Household Formation, Retail Sales Trends
Changing household formation patterns bring far-reaching implications, especially for the multifamily sector. Hear about the latest trends, as well as projections for 2018 retail sales, in Economy Editor Dees Stribling’s roundup for the week of Feb. 9. 2018.
Reaching for the ‘Star’
Tougher standards are ahead for the popular Energy Star program. Here’s how to be ready when new certification requirements take effect this year.
HVAC Takes Center Stage in Chicago
An array of the latest heating and air conditioning products have been showcased at AHR Expo in Chicago this week.
Shakeouts, Silver Linings Ahead for Retail in 2018
At ICSC’s New York Deal Making event, industry veterans offered varied perspectives on the challenges facing the sector, and attempted to correct misconceptions that have emerged during a challenging year.
The Amazon Factor
As a rule, corporate office site selection doesn’t exactly capture the public imagination, yet few real estate stories have made a splash like Amazon’s pending choice of location for its second North American headquarters.
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