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Economy Watch: Consumer Sentiment Hits 14-Year High
Despite some uncertainty about the impact of proposed trade tariffs, U.S. consumers were more optimistic in March, according to the University of Michigan’s latest report.
Transactions: April 2018
The following is a list of transactions that were announced between February 22 and March 6, 2018.
CPE Asks … About Management Strategies
Each month, CPE Asks features insights from leading industry executives on a significant issue. Next month’s topic: reconstruction.
How Are Driverless Cars Reshaping CRE?
Autonomous vehicles are expected to impact commercial real estate on several levels, from design to new development opportunities. Partner Engineering and Science’s Joe Derhake zeroed in on the extent of these effects.
Gender-Diverse Leadership Gains Ground in CRE
Companies and organizations across the country are working to make the industry more inclusive by increasing the number of women in leadership positions. Are we doing enough?
The Human Capital Balance Sheet: What CRE Executives Need to Know
By widening their perspective and stripping away legacy assumptions of how the industry workforce functions, CRE executives can begin to address the existing talent crisis in a truly meaningful way for their organizations. Here’s how.
Economy Watch: GDP Grew Faster Than Previously Reported in 4Q
The Bureau of Economic Analysis’ final estimate for fourth-quarter 2017 GDP came in at an annualized rate of 2.9 percent, reflecting stable economic growth.
Hospitality Industry Trends: From Eco Furniture to Street Art
Edenburg Hospitality’s Ignacio Edenburg discusses the growing popularity of eco-friendly materials in hotel development. He also touches on hospitality industry trends and how certain projects can stand out from a design perspective.
On the Market: 5 Interesting Listings for March
This month’s listings include a boutique hotel in Boulder, Colo.; a former bank covered by vegetation in Santa Ana, Calif.; and an upscale office building located on Embassy Row in Washington, D.C.
Benjamin West Tapped to Oversee FF&E for 69-Hotel Portfolio
Various Marriott and Hilton properties are set to undergo around $200 million in renovations, including $70 million in new furniture, fixtures and equipment.