Medical Office

Ventas Bulks Up, Slims Down in Two Mega Deals

In a pair of moves that are entirely in line with its substantial history of bold mergers, Ventas will be buying big and spinning off.

Brackett, USAA RealCo Form Healthcare-Property Focused JV

USAA Real Estate Co. and Brackett Flagship Properties have entered into a joint venture to acquire, develop, manage and lease healthcare-sector properties throughout the Southeast.

International: Scotland’s Largest NHS Hospital Project Underway

Brookfield Multiplex has rolled up its sleeves to build Scotland’s largest ever public hospital project.

Carter Validus Mission Critical REIT Grabs Two Properties

Taking advantage of Atlanta’s lower operating costs, Carter Validus Mission Critical REIT has jumped on a purchase of two properties.

Skanska Expands Hospital in Central Texas

In response to new ACA needs, Skanska USA has been selected to spearhead construction of a 236,800-square-foot addition to a hospital in central Texas.

Rainier to Contribute M-U Development to Fort Worth’s Growing Market

Rainier Realty Investments has grabbed an 18-acre site in the busy Fort Worth submarket that it intends to transform into a multimillion-dollar mixed-use site.

Senior Housing Properties to Purchase 38 Senior Living Communities

Senior Housing Properties Trust has agreed to buy 38 senior-living communities for $790 million from CNL Lifestyle Properties, including assumption of debt.

Patrick Phillips: Industry Pulse

Patrick Phillips, global CEO of the Urban Land Institute, evaluates the commercial real estate industry’s mood and focus, based on the Fall Meeting in New York City.

Omega Healthcare, Aviv REIT to Merge in $3B Deal

Omega Healthcare Investors Inc. is about to become the largest owner of skilled nursing facilities in the country, and by a wide margin.

INTERNATIONAL: Brookfield Begins Construction on $88M Senior-Living Community in Sydney

Leading global contractor Brookfield Multiplex has broken ground on an $88 million senior living community in Sydney’s Vaucluse suburb.