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CRE People on the Move (Week of May 11, 2026)

Check out our latest update on the industry’s new hires and promotions.

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Us Construction’s Next Chapter in South Florida

President Rafael Reyes on the firm’s rebrand, its diversification into new sectors and where opportunities are emerging across the area.

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Extell Development Appoints President, Co-CEO

In his new role, the executive will oversee the company’s capital relationships, development pipeline and growth initiatives.

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A More Integrated Approach to Project Delivery

Grace Yu of Suffolk Design on aligning design and construction from day one, and building her voice in a male-dominated industry.

Tom Golarz

Industrial Big Box Hits a Reset in Greater Philadelphia

Colliers’ Tom Golarz on shifting supply-demand dynamics, corridor-level performance and what comes next for the modern bulk market.

David Simon Dies at 64 After Cancer Battle

The executive built the family business into the retail sector’s most powerful REIT.

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The WILD Momentum Behind Women in Industrial Real Estate

Founder Amanda Eastwick on how her organization is building visibility and leadership pathways for women in a traditionally male-led sector.

Lisa Pendergast of CREFC

Lisa Pendergast to Step Down as CREFC Chief

The executive spoke recently with CPE about policy priorities and her uncommon professional journey.

Melisa Yepes-Schaefer, senior associate & senior mechanical engineer at Goldman Copeland; for 2025 energy code update

NYC’s 2025 Energy Code: What Owners Need to Rethink Now

Melisa Yepes-Schaefer of Goldman Copeland outlines the shifts landlords and developers face as enforcement kicks in.

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Why the Future of CRE Should Include Reverse Mentoring

In multigenerational workplaces, two-way learning benefits everyone.