WSP Group USA Takes Top Honors in Annual “Hot Firms” Competition

Wednesday, November 26th 2008

WSP Group USA has been ranked No. 1 on the authoritative ZweigWhite list of fastest-growing engineering, environmental and architecture firms for 2008. This award reflects the firm’s consistent growth and success at outperforming the economy and their competitors to become market leaders. The annual “Zweig Letter Hot Firm List” is open to all US- and Canada-based firms in the fields of engineering, environmental consulting, architecture... 

The Allen Group to Develop a Build-to-Suit Container Yard at Dallas Logistics Hub

Wednesday, November 26th 2008

The Allen Group, developers of the Dallas Logistics Hub (DLH), a 6,000-acre multi-modal logistics park in Southern Dallas County, announced today an execution of a lease with Bridge Terminal Transport (BTT), one of the largest marine container haulers covering all major port locations and inland rail sites within the United States. BTT is a market leader in worldwide container services, agency, logistics and terminal activities. The company will relocate... 

Trikona Group Announces Appointment of His Highness Maharaja Gajsinghji of Jodhpur as Chairman of Apodis Hospitality

Tuesday, November 25th 2008

Trikona Group, which contributes to India’s growth in a socially aware manner by creating new asset classes around real estate and infrastructure, today announced that HHM Gajsinghji of Jodhpur, a leading hotelier in India, has been named Chairman of Apodis Hospitality, the hospitality company affiliated with the Trikona Group. As president of the 150 member Indian Heritage Hotels Association, Gajsinghji has helped shape the hospitality and tourism... 

And the MIPIM Asia Awards 2008 Winners Are

Friday, November 21st 2008

China and Korea dominated the second edition of the MIPIM Asia Awards, designed to pay tribute to the most innovative real estate projects in the Asia Pacific region. The MIPIM Asia Awards took place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on November 20. Projects from China, Japan, Singapore and South Korea won trophies this year. For the first time, the MIPIM Asia Awards winners were chosen by delegates attending MIPIM Asia, following... 

SaleAMP’s Breakthrough Pay-for-Performance Marketing Service to Fuel Real Estate Rebound

Thursday, November 20th 2008

SaleAMP(TM), a cutting-edge marketing and software company, announced a unique pay-for-performance real estate marketing service for condo developers, large home builders and real estate related banks, nationwide. The service, based on proprietary internet marketing tools and techniques, has produced tens of thousands of buyer prospects and sales in a matter of months. “Traditional real estate marketing is broken and budgets are heavily strained... 

Credit Market Condition Not Likely to Affect Plans to Build Green Buildings, Say 75% of Commercial Real Estate Executives Surveyed by Turner Construction Company

Wednesday, November 19th 2008

Despite the concerns about the availability of credit, 75% of the commercial real estate executives surveyed said they would not be any less likely to construct “green” buildings. Green buildings are designed to be more efficient in their use of energy, water and other resources and to create better environments for occupants. In total, 754 commercial real estate executives were surveyed for Turner Construction Company’s 2008 Green... 

LEEDing the Charge: Downtown Seattles 901 Fifth Avenue Building Achieves LEED-EB SilverTM Certification

Tuesday, November 18th 2008

RREEF Real Estate and Kennedy Wilson today announced that 901 Fifth Avenue in Seattle, WA, a 41-story 558,607 sq. ft office tower has achieved LEED-EB™ (existing building) Silver certification. The certification marks the completion of one of the largest environmental retrofits in the industry for an existing property and Seattle’s first full city block targeting LEED certification. The new ownership and management of Seattle’s 901 Fifth Avenue... 

Two Experienced Real Estate Executives Join Watt Companies to Lead Acquisition Efforts

Tuesday, November 18th 2008

Signaling its intent to step-up acquisition efforts, Watt Companies has added two seasoned executives to lead the firm’s acquisition activities, with a focus on office opportunities and retail development. John Lee has joined Watt Realty Advisors as Vice President with responsibility for office acquisitions and brings significant experience with major firms in California as well as Texas. Kenneth Hira joins Watt Commercial Properties to reload their... 

Two Experienced Real Estate Executives Join Watt Companies to Lead Acquisition Efforts

Tuesday, November 18th 2008

Signaling its intent to step-up acquisition efforts, Watt Companies has added two seasoned executives to lead the firm’s acquisition activities, with a focus on office opportunities and retail development. John Lee has joined Watt Realty Advisors as Vice President with responsibility for office acquisitions and brings significant experience with major firms in California as well as Texas. Kenneth Hira joins Watt Commercial Properties to reload their... 

Michael B. McCook Joins Trikona Group as Senior Advisor

Monday, November 17th 2008

Trikona Group, which contributes to the growth of India by creating new asset classes around real estate and infrastructure, today announced that Michael B. McCook, former senior investment officer of real estate for the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), has joined Trikona Group as one of three senior advisors. Mr. McCook will advise the fund management division of the Trikona Group, having spent over 20 years in senior executive...