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Federal Realty to Start on Phase 1 of $250M Mid-Pike Plaza
The REIT has committed $250 million to the first phase of the Rockville, Md., project.
By Ron Gallagher • April 26, 2012 -
Data Is the Key in Retrofitting for Energy Efficiency
Efficiency in the existing building stock is the nearest-term path to significantly reducing energy consumption.
By Ron Gallagher • April 26, 2012 -
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DOT Picks Five Projects to Apply for Innovation Loans
The winners are California's State Route 91 and Long Beach bridge efforts, Colorado's U.S. Route 36, I-35W in Texas and northern Virginia HOT lanes.
By Ron Gallagher • April 25, 2012 -
What’s the Matter With Wichita?
Wichita appears to be in a state of suspended animation in its real estate sector. What does that tell us about middle-sized cities?
By Ron Gallagher • April 25, 2012 -
Rogers joins Morgan/Harbour as senior project manager
Steven Rogers, a 27-year industry veteran, has joined Morgan / Harbour Construction as senior project manager.
By Ron Gallagher • April 25, 2012 -
Manhattan Multifamily Sales Jump in First Quarter
New York multifamily sales increased 34 percent in the first quarter of 2012.
By Ron Gallagher • April 25, 2012 -
Property Investor Cashes In on Distress
Picking up five office buildings at the depth of the recession proves profitable for AREA Property Partners.
By Ron Gallagher • April 25, 2012 -
Global Talent Converges on Panama Canal
Construction groups are clustering in and around the $5 billion Panama Canal expansion project.
By Ron Gallagher • April 24, 2012 -
Multifamily Marches On as Demand Remains Strong
Former HUD Secretary Henry Cisneros says that even with thousands of units in the pipeline, demand outpaces supply.
By Ron Gallagher • April 24, 2012 -
A 'Fun Factor' Helps Make Multifamily Attractive
Contemporary, convenient and amenity-rich common areas help retain tenants.
By Ron Gallagher • April 24, 2012 -
Lots More 'Green' Paperwork Coming Soon, Warn Code Watchers
More paperwork will be necessary to document the carbon footprint of all building materials, say the experts.
By Ron Gallagher • April 24, 2012 -
U.S. Firm's Unit Faces Fraud Charge in Canadian Collusion Probe
A Quebec-based design unit of Tetra Tech is among those caught up in the province's municipal corruption sting.
By Ron Gallagher • April 24, 2012 -
Test 'Hospital' Stands Tall on Earthquake Shake Table in San Diego
Engineering researchers were very happy with the damage that did not happen because of their base-isolation design.
By Ron Gallagher • April 24, 2012 -
House Passes 90-Day Extension of Transportation Bill
The stage is now set for representatives and senators to see if they can find common ground to keep money going to those projects.
By Ron Gallagher • April 24, 2012 -
Berkadia Closes $46M Loan For Senior Housing
The team completes the loans for Russellville East and West via its proprietary bridge loan program.
By Ron Gallagher • April 24, 2012 -
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Probe Raises Question About 2010 Cost Basis of College Bids
Documentation is lacking for a construction manager's fee at Southwestern College in Chula Vista, Calif.
By Ron Gallagher • April 23, 2012 -
1271 Ave. of the Americas LEEDs the Greening of Sixth Avenue
The Rockefeller Group's Blaise Cresciullo tells GlobeSt.com that the block is now the most energy efficient in the city.
By Ron Gallagher • April 23, 2012 -
March Rate for Construction Starts Climbs 23%
A big part of the gain was from work begun on the Vogtle nuclear plant approved for Georgia. Non-utility starts were less exciting.
By Ron Gallagher • April 23, 2012 -
EPA Opens Contest for $20 Million in Diesel Clean-Up Grants
The agency will take proposals until June 4 for ways to reduce engine emissions, especially in areas with low air quality.
By Ron Gallagher • April 23, 2012 -
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Deals: Iconic Silicon Valley Multifamily High-Rise Tower Commands $118M
News about deals involving multifamily properties from around the nation.
By Ron Gallagher • April 23, 2012 -
Innovative Engineering Behind BIG’s Vancouver Tower
The structure meets the challenge of stabilizing a tall building whose mass is at its top – and making it safe in a high seismic zone.
By Ron Gallagher • April 23, 2012 -
Vertical Shaft Machine Makes U.S. Debut Near Seattle
Tunneling crews are using innovative technology to dig deeper shafts with greater accuracy in King County, Wash.
By Ron Gallagher • April 23, 2012 -
Bethesda Public-Private JV Project Moves Forward
Condo reservations for the Darcy in Bethesda, Md., have been moving briskly, Douglas M. Firstenberg tells GlobeSt.com's Erika Morphy.
By Ron Gallagher • April 23, 2012 -
Conflicting Motives as N.Y. Crane Collapse Trial Arguments End
Judge will rule on April 26 on crane executive's liability in accident that killed two workers.
By Ron Gallagher • April 20, 2012 -
Glory Days Ahead in Jersey City
The redevelopment of Liberty Harbor is poised to be a huge success for Jersey City, N.J.
By Ron Gallagher • April 20, 2012