Altus Group Finalizes the Acquisition of Capital Planning Solutions Inc.

Altus Group Income Fund announced that it has completed the acquisition of Capital Planning Solutions Inc. (“CPSI”). Altus financed this acquisition with a combination of cash, bank financing and equity. “The acquisition of CPSI brings dynamic new opportunities to Altus in the rapidly growing field of strategic capital planning. CPSI’s team of talented professionals has developed highly sophisticated proprietary web-enabled... 

Cubellis Selected By Exeter Property Group to Complete Dorsey Commerce Center Expansion

Cubellis, an international architecture, interior design and engineering firm, is pleased to announce that it has been selected by Exeter Property Group to complete the expansion of the Dorsey Commerce Center. With the growing demand for warehouse space, Exeter Property Group is expanding the Dorsey Commerce Center in Jessup, Maryland, and is planning the construction of two new warehouses, designed by Cubellis. The expansion project, slated to begin... 

The Streets of Buckhead Pursues Certification for Environmentally Friendly Building and Construction

A lifelong resident of Atlanta, Ben Carter has made an environmental commitment to the community by seeking Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for his company’s luxury mixed-use development, The Streets of Buckhead. Featuring more than 500,000-square feet of world-class retail, dining and residences, The Streets of Buckhead will be one of the country’s most expansive and affluent developments to be awarded Silver... 

Home Foreclosure – What Will It Do to Your Tax Bill?

In a July 8, 2008 speech on the U.S. housing market, Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr. reported that 1.5 million foreclosures were started in 2007, and some economists estimate that about 2.5 million foreclosures will be started in 2008. By comparison, there were only 800,000 foreclosures in 2004. Those who happen to be among the unlucky ones, are living in a world of hurt and don’t need to be facing giant tax bills on top of losing... 

Moreno Peelen Ruggie Pinto & Clark Announce the Opening of Their New Downtown Orlando Office

Moreno Peelen Ruggie Pinto & Clark today announced that they have opened a new office in downtown Orlando. Recent growth in the wealth management practice required the expansion into the larger space. The new office is located within the Dynetech Centre Building at 111 N. Magnolia Ave. In order to commemorate the new office, a grand-opening celebration will take place on October 29, 2008. Several hundred guests are expected to attend. Partner... 

Cubellis’ Thomas P. Baglivo, AIA, NCARB, Appointed National Peer to U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)

Cubellis, an international architecture, interior design and engineering firm, announce that Thomas Baglivo, AIA, NCARB, Principal, Architecture and Interior Design has been appointed by GSA’s Commissioner of Public Buildings to serve on its National Register of Peer Professionals for the Design Excellence Program. GSA commissions architects and engineers to design new buildings and to modernize existing facilities for civilian federal agencies... 

Prominent Women-Owned Architecture Firm Joins Forces with Perkins+Will

San Francisco-based SMWM, one of America’s premier, award-winning women-owned architecture, urban design and planning practices, has joined forces with Perkins+Will, a global integrated design firm with 18 North American and 3 International offices. “Combining the knowledge, expertise and resources of two such professionally complementary and philosophically aligned firms will result in one of the most comprehensive, innovative and integrated... 

Florida’s Surge in Sustainable Development Inspires Green Building Services’ Expansion

In four short years, Florida went from a handful of certified green building projects to more than 40, and a staggering 633 are registered in the LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) program. Responding to the growing demand for sustainable building expertise and related technical skills, Green Building Services Inc. (GBS) moves its Orlando office to a larger space and welcomes Robert Ramage to its team. “We’re excited to see... 

Zero Energy Home Participates in Green Buildings Open House

ZeroEnergy Design, an architectural design and mechanical engineering firm, will be showcasing their newly completed net zero energy home as part of both the 2008 Green Buildings Open House held annually by the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) and the National Solar Energy Tour held annually by the American Solar Energy Association (ASEA) as sponsored by the US Department Of Energy. Zero Energy Home The modern Cape Cod residence utilizes... 

MRG Offers Initial Disclosures for Mortgage Brokers in 50 States

MRG Document Technologies (MRG), a provider of compliance and documentation services for the financial industry, announced the ability to offer initial disclosures to mortgage brokers in all 50 states. As state legislators throughout the country scrutinize their lending requirements and regulations in the wake of rising defaults and foreclosures, several new policies have been directed towards mortgage lenders and originators. Industry experts expect...