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Eric Montes de Oca

How to Deal With a Skilled Labor Shortage: A Lesson From Miami

The Latin Builders Association created a charter school where students are trained in construction and engineering. LBA President Eric Montes de Oca explains how the project evolved and how the challenge in finding qualified workers impacts smaller companies.

Economy Watch: Unemployment Stable in Most States

All states have recovered from the worst of the Great Recession, with some seeing spectacular turnarounds, according to recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Rethinking Classification of World’s Cities for CRE Investments

A new report from JLL and The Business of Cities expands previous categories into 10 groups, all with common paths, challenges and imperatives.

AECOM Tapped to Build $1B Mixed-Use Asset in LA

Related Cos. selected the global engineering firm to take on the role of general contractor for The Grand, a transit-oriented development, which will include retail, a movie theater and a 314-key hotel.

M&M Skyler Cooper Moves to Denver

Prior to joining Marcus & Millichap’s team in 2012, Cooper served as regional sales manager at Marriott International. He specializes in investment sales, focusing on hotel assets.

Lori Rice, the new CFO at St. John Properties

St. John Properties Assigns New CFO

Lori Rice has been with St. John Properties for more than 17 years and is recognized by her peers as a strong leader and problem-solver. As CFO, she will oversee all of the company’s financial planning initiatives.

AVANA Capital Closes $60M Construction Financing

The company provided the loan to Mogul Capital for the development of a dual-branded hotel, comprising 354 guestrooms, in Hawthorne, Calif.

NKF Adds New NorCal Senior Managing Director

Robby Perrino will be leading an expanding team currently consisting of nine professionals in four Northern California offices including San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara and Sacramento.

Rich Uncles Buys AvAir HQ in Arizona for $27M

Lee & Associates has brokered the transaction on behalf of the buyer. The sale price equates to nearly $163 per square foot.

Lincoln Town Centre

Arizona Office Buildings Change Hands in $69M Deal

Transwestern Investment Group sold the 226,358-square-foot Lincoln Towne Centre in Scottsdale on behalf of its TSP Value and Income Fund I LP.