Office
Green-Certified Office Buildings Reach Record Number in US Metros
According to the fifth annual U.S. Green Building Adoption Index by CBRE and Maastricht University, the interest in sustainable development is on the rise, while Energy Star and LEED-certified buildings are becoming landmarks of the biggest metros.
Marcus Partners Lands $37M Refi for MD Office Campus
The company recently completed a renovation of the two buildings following their purchase in 2015. The Class A properties have more than 250,000 square feet between them.
Tishman Speyer Launches Coworking Brand
Manhattan’s Rockefeller Center will be the first location to promote the new space, followed by properties in Boston, Washington, D.C., Chicago, Los Angeles and Germany.
Coconut Grove Mixed-Use Lands Anchor Tenant
Kaufman Rossin agreed to lease nearly 65,000 square feet of office space at Mary Street, an adaptive reuse project under construction in Miami’s oldest neighborhood.
Cerner Leases 38 KSF at Tallest Tower in Metro DC
Last year, Nestlé USA also moved its headquarters to the 35-story, LEED Platinum-certified tower in Arlington’s Rosslyn neighborhood. Cerner will occupy the 14th and part of the 12th floors.
Knotel Expands NYC Flex Workspace Portfolio
In its latest expansion move in Manhattan, the custom office space provider has signed four new leases totaling 31,973 square feet.
Innovatus Capital Partners Buys Orlando Office Campus
Westwood Corporate Center is a five-building property located in the city’s growing “Tourist Corridor” submarket, with a quarter mile of frontage along I-4.
JLL Carolinas to Lease Iconic Chapel Hill Building
State Employees’ Credit Union intends to lease their rhomboid-shaped building in North Carolina for the first time. The 210,000-square-foot glass property is in the midst of a renovation process.
Smaller Workplaces: An Employee-Centric Shift
Employee satisfaction can impact any company, but it can be a challenge for smaller businesses to achieve. There are affordable ways, however, to create a workplace that will keep employees happy and productive. David Diaz of JLL South Florida offers tips on how to meet expectations.
On the Market: 5 Interesting Listings for September
This month’s listings include office, retail and industrial properties located in desirable neighborhoods in or near Las Vegas, Orlando, Minneapolis, Atlanta and Los Angeles.