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Power Generation Feels Winds of Change
Renewable sources achieved a milestone this spring, and new projects could lead to a dramatic expansion of green power over the next several years.
Tenants Sound Off on Office Upkeep
Office workers have a lot of opinions when it comes to office maintenance and cleaning in the workplace. Here’s what they reported liking the most and the least.
ULI White Paper Guides Sustainability Over Entire Property Cycle
A new document from the institute’s Greenprint Center for Building Performance sets out 11 steps for greater environmental sustainability—from property acquisition to getting ready to sell.
Grappling With Cyber Threats in a Smart Building Era
In a Realcomm panel in Nashville, Tenn., experts hashed out the implications of new privacy regulations and the growing array of risks as people and properties get more connected.
Blackstone’s Credit Arm Closes $4.5B Fund
GSO Capital Partners announced the final closing of the GSO Energy Select Opportunities Fund II, one of the largest energy-focused credit funds in the market.
Colony Capital Completes $1.5B Refi With Assist From Ventas
The refinancing of $1.7 billion in consolidated debt in Colony’s health-care segment includes a $490 junior tranche provided by Ventas. The loan’s collateral comprises 158 health-care properties.
Corporations, Not Startups, Drive Coworking Surge
Enterprise users are shaking up the real estate industry by demanding better spaces for their employees, say executives at flexible office firms WeWork, Industrious and CommonGrounds Workplace.
Brasa Capital Closes First Fund With $120M in Commitments
The investment vehicle, which is targeting middle-market opportunities mainly in the Southern California region, exceeded its fundraising goal by $20 million.
View Glass Controls Glare Without Blinds
The company’s self-tinting smart window system, used in major airports and other commercial properties, can improve the energy efficiency of a building by 20 percent.
Big Tech Reveals Smart Building Strategies
Experts from Facebook and Google provide insights on optimizing user experiences at this year’s Realcomm conference in Nashville.