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Mixed-Use Project Housing Fireman’s Fund Aims for Carbon Neutrality in 10 Years
Aug. 13, 2008
American Assets Inc. has revealed plans for The Commons at Mount Burdell, a green mixed-use project on a 65-acre site in Novato, Calif., about 30 miles north of San Francisco. According to the San Diego-based real estate company's calculations, the 1.5 million-square-foot development and redevelopment endeavor will be able to achieve carbon neutrality within a 10-year period. The Commons will evolve on the site of a Class A office complex on San Marin Drive. Home to the headquarters of the Fireman's Fund Insurance Co., American Assets acquired the property last year and will incorporate the existing buildings into the project. Ultimately, The Commons will encompass 800,000 square feet of new development that will include a premier hotel, retail space, meeting venues, a fitness facility and daycare accommodations. Additionally, 710,000 square feet of existing space will undergo renovation.
'New Generation' of Synthetic Ice Gains Popularity
Aug. 07, 2008
On a planet that’s getting gradually warmer, it could be one of the coolest, slickest recreational amenities, and although it’s white, it’s also quite green.
Nation’s Bridge Infrastructure Still Shaky One Year After I-35 Collapse in Minnesota
Aug. 04, 2008
Just one year after the catastrophic collapse of the I-35W bridge in Minnesota, it isn’t a matter of whether another bridge will crumble, but when, according to an infrastructure expert. The danger goes beyond the mere safety of individuals traveling on that bridge, but also to the infrastructure of the nation’s business environment, too. “Infrastructure is the backbone of our whole commercial world. It keeps us competitive around the globe by moving products and people safely,” Barry B. LePatner, founder of the New York City-based law firm LePatner & Associates L.L.P., which advises on business and legal issues affecting real estate, design, and construction industries, as well as the author of Broken Buildings, Busted Budgets: How to Fix America 's Trillion-Dollar Construction Industry, told CPN.
Yardi Wins Digie Award at Realcomm 2008
July 22, 2008
Yardi Systems received Realcomm’s “Digie” -- Digital Innovation -- Award, presented annually to real estate companies, individuals and solution providers.
Florida's First Fuel Cell-Powered Community in the Works
July 09, 2008
Miami-based Distribution Management Services Inc. will soon commence the construction of 174 deluxe affordable homes in Poinciana, Fla., but the residential project won't be your typical single-family home development.
Northwind-Maestro Delivers for Condo and Timeshare Owners
July 08, 2008
Northwind's Maestro software, which offers to the hospitality industry an online condo and timeshare owner management system as part of the company’s web connection package, now provides text messaging, so timeshare and condominium owners can use an cellphone to check what is going on with their property, and even to make adjust or cancel a reservation.
Aptech Unveils Latest Execuvue Software
July 08, 2008
Aptech Computer Systems demonstrated the newest version of its Business Intelligence Execuvue at the HITEC 2008 conference, held this June in Austin, Tex.
Pittsburgh Green Building Alliance Gives 3 Grants
July 08, 2008
The Green Building Alliance in Pittsburgh has announced the second round of recipients for product innovation grants.
California Launches First State Green Database in Country
July 07, 2008
The California Department of General Services has created and launched the first statewide green online database in the country, to catalog the greening of public buildings in the state.
Urban Real Estate Chooses RingCentral for Phone Needs
July 07, 2008
Privately held-Urban Real Estate in Chicago has replaced its traditional AT&T communications systems with RingCentral, an on-line and on-demand internet based system.
Trilliant Inc. Reaches Milestone Delivery of 750,000 Intelligent Devices
July 07, 2008
A California company, Trilliant Inc., has just announced that it has hit a major milestone for so-called "Smart Grid" initiatives.
Yes! Solar to Work on Salinas Housing Developments
July 07, 2008
California-based Yes! Solar will be working on three Salinas, Calif., affordable housing project, it has reported.
maggie Online Mapping Tool Opens Doors to Data
July 07, 2008
The Philadelphia-based Reinvestment Fund has launched its online mapping tool called PolicyMap, according to the non-profit community development fund.
CBRE Picks Ariba Software
July 07, 2008
CB Richard Ellis Inc. has signed on with Ariba software and services, it has been announced.
Sentinel Selects Sendio Email Protection
July 07, 2008
Sentinel Real Estate has chosen Irvine, Calif.-based Sendio for added value email protection.
MicroMain Announces New Blackberry Software
July 07, 2008
MicroMain Corp. has launched new Blackberry maintenance software, it reported in May.
T3vehicle2 Simon's New Security Vehicles Reduce Crime, Operate on 10 Cents Per Day
June 23, 2008
Retail REIT Simon Property Group has purchased a line of new enforcement vehicles for its security officers at various Simon properties around the country.
Hilton Hotels Announces Global Sustainability Goals
June 04, 2008
Los Angeles, Calif.-based Hilton Hotels Corp. announced today short and long term goals and objectives towards building sustainability into the core fabric of its businesses worldwide.
Beyond the Handshake
June 01, 2008
Real estate professionals find that using social networking websites like LinkedIn.com, UpWorld.com and MyDealbook.com help expand relationships and forge deals. But they are increasingly discovering other benefits, as well.
Prologis Expands in Denver
May 28, 2008
ProLogis has announced that it will develop a new, master-planned industrial park in Denver.
Koll Develops Green Center in Oklahoma
May 28, 2008
Dallas-based Koll Development Co. will develop a new 198,000-square-foot, environmentally advanced, regional operations center in Oklahoma City, Okla. for ACA Member Services Co., it has reported.
Transwestern Launches Leed Implementation Program
May 20, 2008
Transwestern has launched its implementation phase of the U.S. Green Building Council’s pilot portfolio program for its managed portfolio.
Yale Building Wins AIA Award
May 15, 2008
Yale University’s new Sculpture Building has been named to the American Institute of Architect's top ten green projects of 2008 list. The building, designed by architects Stephen Kieran and James Timberlake, also earned a platinum LEED certificate.
Green Masonry Preservative Announced
May 14, 2008
Cathedral Stone Products has announced its masonry preservation with no volatile organic compounds-- R-97 Water Repellent.
FNC Automation Ensures HVCC Compliance for Mortgage Lenders
May 09, 2008
FNC's premier analytic product-GAAR (Generally Accepted Appraisal Rules) - can help lenders comply with provisions that will require them to report the results of quality control testing, officials of the mortgage technology company have reported.
 

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220-Acre Mixed-Use in Works Near University of Missouri
August 20, 2008
By Barbra Murray, Contributing Editor -- A 220-acre parcel near the University of Missouri's Discovery Ridge research park in Columbia is on tap to sprout a gargantuan mixed-use project. Forum Development Group, the owner of the land, recently wrapped up...

Icahn Nabs AT&T's Dallas HQ in Sale-Leaseback
August 20, 2008
By Tonie Auer, Southwest Correspondent -- Transferring its headquarters from San Antonio to Dallas, telecom giant AT&T Inc. has moved into a 37-story high-rise and sold the building in a sale-leaseback deal to Icahn Enterprises for an undisclosed amount. The...

W.P. Carey Closes $58M Sale-Leaseback in Germany
August 20, 2008
By Barbra Murray, Contributing Editor -- New York City-headquartered W.P. Carey, acting through its publicly held non-traded REITs CPA(R):15 and CPA(R):17 - Global, has completed a sale-leaseback transaction in Germany with U.K.-based automotive supplier Wagon Plc. The properties involved are...

Och-Ziff, Kolter in $1B Southeast Residential JV
August 20, 2008
By Scott Baltic, Contributing Editor -- New York-based Och-Ziff Capital Management Group and Kolter Group of West Palm Beach, Fla., have announced the formation of a $1 billion joint venture that will target residential properties in the Southeast that are...

REal Talk with Adam Perrotta-Tuesday
August 19, 2008
By Adam Perrotta, News Writer --In the latest example of a firm looking to snap up debt in the wake of the credit crunch, Apollo Real Estate Advisors has pumped up funding for its debt investment fund to $930 million....

Is Family Business a Good Idea?
August 15, 2008
By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth --Oh what a conundrum! Family business: Should I, or shouldn't I? In my opinion there really isn't a right or wrong answer to this question. It is simply a matter of personal preference....

What to Do When Marketing Goes Wild
August 08, 2008
By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer N2growth --Have your company's marketing initiatives wandered astray? Is the proverbial tail starting to wag the dog with respect to your current marketing campaigns? How do you know when marketing is out of control?...

Six Mistakes Real Leaders Avoid
August 01, 2008
By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth --I recently had a reader ask: "Is there a simple test that can be used to quickly determine an executive's leadership ability?" The short answer is yes. There are, in fact, a great...

Top Brokers Do Deals in Bad Markets, Too
July 18, 2008
By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer N2growth --Many in the industry long for the frothy markets of 2005 when sellers experienced record low cap rates, buyers were aided by loose credit and a strong flow of funds from the capital...

Know Thy Customer
July 11, 2008
By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth --How well do you really know your customer? Let me put this as simply as I can. If you want to succeed in business you must be in touch with the demands of...