Business Specialties

E.CON Special Report: Building for E-Commerce

How can a developer attract e-commerce tenants? Speakers at NAIOP’s E-CON offer advice on what’s desirable and what to avoid when planning an e-commerce facility.

Value Place, Pure Strike to Develop 124-Key Hotel in San Angelo, Texas

Leading economy extended-stay hotel brand Value Place continues its rapid expansion across the U.S. with the development of a new property in Central Texas, in partnership with Pure Strike Development.

DLA Piper Leases 175 KSF of Office Space in Chicago’s West Loop

Global law firm with 4,200 lawyers DLA Piper has signed a 175,000-square-foot lease office space at River Point in Chicago’s West Loop area and will relocate its Chicago office.

E.CON Special Report: E-Commerce Users Demand BTS–With Flexibility

As the e-commerce market heats up, industrial developers are scrambling for a piece of the action. That was the word from “The End User’s Perspective” session at NAIOP’s brand-new E.CON e-commerce conference in Phoenix on Thursday.

Washington REIT Buys Army Club Building in DC for $79M

Washington Real Estate Investment Trust continues repositioning its portfolio with the acquisition of The Army Navy Club Building, a Class A office building in Washington, D.C., for $79 million.

Transwestern Enters into JV, Plans Expansion into Mexico

Transwestern Development Co. is expanding its industrial development platform in the United States and Mexico through a joint venture with Chicago-based Ridge Property Trust.

Emaar Launches 300-Unit Luxury M-F Project in Downtown Dubai

Global property developer Emaar Properties PJSC has launched BLVD Crescent, its newest luxury residential project in downtown Dubai.

Dermody Properties Breaks Ground on 624 KSF Facility in Northern Nevada

National industrial development firm Dermody Properties broke ground on a 624,000-square-foot warehouse and distribution building in its new LogistiCenter 395 industrial park in Reno.

Hugh Frater: Fair Chance No Mandates on Fannie/Freddie This Year

Hugh Frater, CEO of Berkadia, shares his insights with Multi-Housing News/Commercial Property Executive regarding the commercial property financing market.