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Economy Watch Weekly: April Job Growth Below Expectations
The U.S. economy did not create as many jobs as expected for the month, according the Bureau of Labor Statistics latest jobs report. Economy Editor Dees Stribling breaks down the numbers, for the week ending May 4, 2018.
Economy Watch: Number of Planned CRE Projects Jumped in April
Twelve projects each with a value of $100 million or more entered planning in April, up from six projects in March, according to the latest Dodge Data & Analytics report.
First Rule in Investment: Don’t Fall in Love With an Asset
Jeff Holzmann, managing director of iintoo, lays out the basics when it comes to international investment and offers a glimpse of what the business will look like in the future.
Workplace Design: Space Standards Are Critical Focus Areas
Principal Dan Perruzzi of Boston-based Margulies Perruzzi Architects shared his view on sustainable office design in an interview with CPE. The company has roughly three decades of experience in designing energy-efficient working spaces.
Economy Watch: Employment Gain More Modest in April
Employment gains in February and March combined were also 30,000 more than previously reported, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Breaking Up the Big-Box
There are significant opportunities to transform an under-performing big-box into a more complimentary mix of real estate. Here are four tips to keep in mind when making the transition.
Hilton Names New Global Luxury & Lifestyle Head
Martin Rinck, formerly executive vice president and area president, Asia Pacific, with Hilton, comes to the position with 30 years of experience in the hotel industry.
Economy Watch: Demand for Construction Workers Rises
Skilled labor is particularly in demand, and the sector’s unemployment rate was the lowest national March rate on record. Price increases for materials pose the greatest threat to the continued growth of construction activity.
Interstate Hotels & Resorts Appoints New Senior VP
Fernando Salazar brings more than 30 years of industry experience. He is the official ambassador of Culinary Institute of America and the Universal Culinary Ambassador of Spain.
Valuations, Geopolitics Disrupt Generally Positive Investment Mood
Simon Rubinsohn, chief economist with RICS, reflects on the current global real estate landscape in the first quarter of 2018 in his most recent quarterly podcast discussion with Alexandra Pacurar.