Sustainability

Green May be Gold for U.S. Equity REITs

By Britton Costa, Director, U.S. REITs, Fitch Ratings: The U.S. REIT sector’s inaugural “green bond” offerings suggest being environmentally friendly is also credit-friendly.

Zero Energy Buildings to Become Big Business in Future

Navigant Research predicts the market’s annual global revenue will skyrocket to $1.4 trillion in 2035.

The September digital issue of CPE is now available!

Special Focus: Investment and the Capital Markets

ABM Acquires NoCal HVAC Service, Energy Solutions Provider

ABM Building & Energy Solutions has acquired Airco Commercial Services Inc., a Northern California provider of HVAC service, energy solutions and building controls located in Sacramento, Calif.

Federal Government’s Partnership for Sustainable Communities Celebrates 5 Years of Progress

The Partnership for Sustainable Communities has covered a lot of ground since its inception, and it has big plans for the future.

JULY ISSUE: Greening Walgreens

Walgreens has opened a prototype net-zero energy retail store – the first such store in the nation. Here’s a close look at what went into the Evanston, Ill., property, and what they’re getting out of it.

The July digital issue of CPE is now available!

Editor’s Note: Energy Matters Energy has become a paramount priority for commercial real estate owners and operators. News Story: The Quarter-Billion-Dollar Merger Sixty years after its establishment as a tenant-focused brokerage firm, and a dozen more after its management-led buyout, Studley has gone global, merging with London-based Savills PLC, a leading international player in commercial real estate occupier representation. Trend Story: Bridging the Affordable Housing Gap As federal resources have been cut in an effort to balance the budget, key affordable housing programs have been threatened. Cover Story: The Golden Touch CPE’s Distinguished Achievement Award Winners have been announced! New Vision: Intelligent HVAC Ray Pustinger chats with…

Special Report: Yardi’s Enerliance Partners with ConEd

Yardi Systems and new acquisition Enerliance joined with the ConEdison Green Team to host the New York City Energy Summit, introducing a new energy reduction initiative.

Branding Benefits: Walgreen’s Sustainability Efforts vs. the Competition

In a cut-throat, thin-margin consumer marketplace, Walgreen Co.’s portfolio sustainability endeavors help differentiate the brand from the competition.