Houston
Michael Ziestman Takes On Leadership Role at JLL
Ziestman, with 34 years of experience in the sale, joint venture and financing of various property types, and an aggregate value in access of $11 billion, took on a new challenge at JLL Capital Markets.
Providers Grapple with Flood Insurance’s Hazy Forecast
An experienced litigator in the areas of bad faith law and unfair business practices, Royal Oakes analyzes the challenges and opportunities that insurers face in the wake of hurricanes Harvey and Irma.
Online Assessment Tool Enables Hurricane Preparedness: JLL
The professional services firm continues aiding its Houston-area employees in recovering from Hurricane Harvey, while also using its Building Emergency Management Assessment system to evaluate the effects of Hurricane Irma.
Hurricane Harvey: Impact on Houston Multifamily
An initial analysis by Yardi Matrix found that between 45,000 and 72,000 units—or 7 to 11 percent of the multifamily universe—were rendered uninhabitable.
JLL Chief Economist Weighs in on Hurricane Harvey
As the firm continues assessing the effects of the disaster, Ryan Severino provides an early forecast of its economic implications.
Self-Storage Facilities Begin to Recover After Hurricane Harvey
Following the natural disaster that crippled Houston, businesses begin to recover, while also lending a helping hand. Extra Space Storage announces it has reopened the bulk of its properties in the greater Houston area.
JLL Facilitates HQ Relocation for Houston Company
INOVA Geophysical inked a 37,715-square-foot lease in Sugar Land, Texas, a suburb of Houston. The seismic company’s new headquarters will be just three miles from its former office.
Large Houston Mixed-Use Portfolio Changes Hands
The H.I.G. Realty Partners joint venture acquired more than 2 million square feet of office space, as well as three adjoining retail centers.
NASA Opens 118 KSF Biomedical Lab
The three-story facility, which was designed by HDR to achieve LEED Silver certification, incorporates innovative technological, sustainable and energy-efficient features.
Distribution Center Breaks Ground in Northwest Houston
The nearly 300,000-square-foot, cross-dock distribution center will feature 60-foot bays with 32-foot clear height, trailer parking, ESFR fire sprinkler installation and regional water detention.