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4 Things to Know About Phoenix Data Centers
Aligned Energy is growing its footprint in the metro, as are many similar operators. CEO Andrew Schaap shares his thoughts on why this maturing market is growing so fast.
Why AI Won’t Replace the Facilities Team
BuildingIQ’s Steve Nguyen discusses the most common misconceptions about artificial intelligence and the most frequent roadblocks in the adoption of the Internet of Things within the commercial real estate industry.
CRE Development Trends in the Midwest
Retailers are racing against the clock to fulfill online orders, pushing them to invest in large distribution facilities all across the Midwest. Laird Goldsborough, president of Valbridge Property Advisors, talks about secondary markets that are in the spotlight.
St. John Properties Names New Director of Development
Danny Severn joined the company in 2009 and previously served as its director of leasing, overseeing the Central Maryland and Virginia areas.
Colliers South Florida Expands Hospitality Team
John Wijtenburg has joined the company as vice president. He will be specializing in capital markets, with a focus on hotel and resort investment sales throughout Florida.
Western Specialty Contractors Names New COO
With more than 20 years of industry experience, Tom Brooks will be responsible for day-to-day operations and implementing growth strategies.
The Story Behind Chicago’s NEWCITY: One for the Books
The $275 million mixed-use project took a decade to materialize, overlapping the recession. Structured Development’s Jeff Berta takes us behind the scenes of what he described as the most challenging project he worked on in a career spanning roughly 30 years.
NKF Capital Markets Taps New President of Strategies
Anthony Orso will be responsible for supporting the integration of Berkeley Point Capital with ARA, two companies the firm recently acquired.
Levin Management Taps Controller
In her new role, Lai Lau will assist Paul Tavaglione, the firm’s vice president & CFO, with financial reporting and a variety of other functions.
NKF Taps New GCS Global Head
Susan Wojciechowski will focus on global service line strategy and growth, partnership formulation and platform development. She will play a role in business integration supporting occupier clients for Global Corporate Services.