Commercial Building: Page 368
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Freddie Mac’s Multifamily Volumes Up in 2011
Freddie Mac did $20.3 billion in business in multifamily housing last year, a jump of 32% from 2010.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 6, 2012 -
Small Bump in Non-res Construction Seen for 2012 – but 6.4% in 2013
A forecast by architects, adjusted for a weak end to 2011, says 2.1% growth this year, 6.4% next year.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 6, 2012 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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New projects from customers like Meta, Google and Amazon make this a burgeoning sector for contractors.
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MBA: 10% of Non-Bank Commercial/Multifamily Debt Will Mature in 2012
Non-bank mortgages coming due during this year involve 3% less debt than mantured in 2011, bankers say.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 6, 2012 -
Esperanté Corporate Center Outpacing West Palm Office Market
CBRE's Anthony Librizzi says his strategy is to target larger tenants across South Florida this year.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 6, 2012 -
Finding Deals Is the Multifamily Challenge
Conference panelists say money for multifamily is out there at low rates. But deals? Not so much.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 6, 2012 -
New Construction Starts in December Decline 3% to Take 2011 Total Down 2%
New construction starts in December fell 3% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $410 billion.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 3, 2012 -
On Track: Construction of Charlotte Transit-Oriented Development
A 208-unit luxury rental is going up near one station.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 3, 2012 -
Credit Market Fallout Is Just Starting, Says AEW's Plumb
As CMBS debt matures over the next three years, “It’s going to be awful,” says Robert J. Plumb of AEW Capital Management
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 3, 2012 -
Taking Control of a Building’s Online Reviews
You do not just have to take it on the chin and try to grin, a marketing expert says.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 2, 2012 -
Shawmut Design and Construction Launches Sports Venues Division
The new unit will specialize in managing construction at stadiums, arenas and other athletic facilities
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 2, 2012 -
More Gains Than Loses in Construction Jobs in 2011
An AGC analysis of U.S. numbers finds construction work expanded in 148 of 337 metro areas.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 1, 2012 -
No More Fear and Loathing of CRE Lending
Signals picked up from a variety of banketrs indicate commercial lending is coming back to life.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 1, 2012 -
Federal Legislation Would Set Five-Year Funding for Highways, Transit
A GOP bill would authorize $260 billion for highway, transit and safety work and, backers say, cut red tape.
By Ron Gallagher • Jan. 31, 2012 -
'Tinge of Optimism' at World of Concrete
A slow recovery in construction activity didn't deter more than 52,000 people from attending this year's concrete show.
By Ron Gallagher • Jan. 31, 2012 -
Survey Points to Larger Numbers of Renters by Choice
About three-fifths of renters said they would choose to renew if they had other options, but that is low.
By Ron Gallagher • Jan. 31, 2012 -
KBE Selected for School Project in Conn.
KBE Building Corp. is manager at risk for a new Carrington Elementary School in Waterbury, Conn.
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Skanska USA Civil promotes Marc Bradley
In his new role as general superintendent for the Southeast region, he will report to Skanska Senior Vice President and General Manager Bob Rose.
Jan. 31, 2012 -
NYBC: Construction Starts Decline by 31%
The group said housing accounted for most of the drop in New York City, though commercial was off, too.
Jan. 31, 2012 -
2012's Top Five Strategies for Building Efficiency
Energy management and equipment solutions are among the options for cutting costs.
Jan. 31, 2012 -
Hollister Construction Services to renovate 30 Montgomery St. in Jersey City
Onyx Equities selected Hollister Construction Services to oversee the 292,000-square-foot project.
Jan. 30, 2012 -
Kentucky Bridge Collapse Will Speed Up Replacement Work
The state is checking the damaged bridge for any short-time use that might be possible while a new span is erected.
Jan. 30, 2012 -
Deals: Inland American Breaks Ground on Arizona Student Housing
Recent deals on multifamily housing properties around the U.S.
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Mumbai Bridge Link to Mainland Attracts Bidder Interest
The 14-mile span will be India's largest sea-link.
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Hudson Yards Project in New York selects builders
Related Companies and Oxford Properties Group hired Tutor Perini Corp. and Tishman Construction.
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Two New Standards Guide Commercial Green Push
ISO 50001 and the ZigBee Standard aim to help commercial contractors and building owners.
Jan. 30, 2012