Industrial

KBS REIT Buys Three Buildings Totaling 283,559 SF

KBS REIT II has added three Class A industrial/flex space buildings totaling 283,559 square feet to its portfolio. All three buildings are located at the Plano Business Park in Plano, Tex., 19 miles north of downtown Dallas.

Highland Fairview Breaks Ground on Future Skechers Home

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger presided over the groundbreaking of Highland Fairview Corporate Park in Rancho Belago, Calif., which developer Highland Fairview says will be the largest green building of its kind in the U.S.

Kohl’s Buys 970K SF Gateway South in Southern California

In one of the larger recent sales in Southern California over the last year, Kohl’s Department Stores has purchased Gateway South, a 970,000 square-foot distribution center at 825 East Central Avenue in San Bernadino, Calif. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Hotchkiss Named Executive Managing Director of Cushman & Wakefield U.S. Industrial Group

Cushman & Wakefield announced on Wednesday that they have tapped Dwight Hotchkiss to serve as executive managing director of its U.S. Industrial platform.

Colliers: Seaport Industrial Property Markets Face Mixed Recovery

The nation’s most active export-focused ports are enjoying stabilizing industrial occupancy rates, according to a new white paper from Colliers International.

Peerless Signs 308,000-SF Industrial Lease to Consolidate and Expand Suburban Chicago HQ

With rent prices down and landlords doling out concessions, now is a wise time to literally make a move, and Peerless Industries Inc. is doing just that.

NAR: Give Recovery Another Year

Despite indications that the economy is recovering, the National Association of Realtors is advising caution before slipping on the rose-colored glasses.

Calpine to Build First U.S. Power Plant with Emissions Limits

The power company Calpine said Thursday that it has gotten the go-ahead to build the country’s first plant with a federal limit on greenhouse gas emissions.

RiverRock Expands Southern California Reach with More than 2M Square Foot Contract

The contract expands RiverRock’s presence in the industrial sector as well as its dealings with institutional clients.

KDC, Digital Realty Join Forces

The combined companies hope to offer a unique turnkey solution for owners and developers of data centers.