Solidere International Takes Ajman’s Al Zorah to MIPIM Asia

Solidere International, one of the most prominent master and urban developers in the region, will bring its unique development initiatives to MIPIM Asia, the international property exhibition taking place at the Hong Kong International Convention & Exhibition Centre from November 19th to 21st. MIPIM Asia provides an exclusive platform for local developers to network with regional and international investors looking for opportunities in the Asia-Pacific... 

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

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... 

TIAA-CREF Global Real Estate’s One Boston Place Awarded First LEED-EB Gold Certification for Operations and Maintenance

TIAA-CREF Global Real Estate announced today that One Boston Place in Boston is the first building to earn the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold designation from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance. LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance is a rating system that recognizes buildings with maximum operational efficiency and minimal environmental... 

Cook Group To Renovate Downtown Canton Buildings

CGI Real Estate Holdings, LLC, a Bloomington Indiana-based Cook Group company, purchased two buildings in downtown Canton, in June. The Randolph building, built in 1883, located at 3 & 5 East Side Square and 15 East Side Square are now being renovated. “These are great old and once-vibrant buildings. It will be a joy to bring life back to them,” said Jim Murphy, President, CFC. Inc., Cook Group’s real estate development and management company. CFC,... 

Merger to Create Ohio’s Largest Affordable Housing Owner-Manager Firm

In a move that will create the state’s largest owner and manager of affordable housing, The Wallick Companies, Columbus, and Stern-Hendy Properties, Cincinnati, announced today the merger of the firms’ operations. It is expected to be complete by December 31. The merger results in growing the combined portfolio to more than 12,000 units. Currently Stern-Hendy manages 4,000 units in southwest Ohio and northern Kentucky, and Wallick manages... 

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 Redford Golf Group Feels the Change in the Economy is an Opportunity for Golf Course Renovation Projects

The current state of the economy has decreased the number of golf course developments and forced developers to focus on golf course renovation projects. The Redford Golf Group is aware of this switch in priorities because they are involved with them. For the past six months, The Redford Golf Group has been working with Lauricella Land www.lauricellaland.com to develop multiple strategies that could help position Belle Rive, the existing Colonial Golf... 

Congressional Solar Energy Tax Credit Bill Creates Affordable Renewable Energy Systems for Homeowners

A part of the bailout package recently passed by the U.S. government included a generous solar energy tax credit bill which will dramatically reduce the cost and hasten the payback to homeowners for installing residential solar energy systems. A full 30% federal tax credit is now available for solar PV and thermal installations starting January 1, 2009. The Renewable Energy Division of S+H Construction, Inc. of Cambridge, Massachusetts, one of the... 

Scottsdale Quarter Will Be Home to an Enticing Mix of Upscale and New-To-Arizona Restaurants and Retailers

Glimcher Realty Trust, one of the nation’s leading retail developers of upscale shopping and lifestyle centers, today confirmed some of the key retailers and restaurant merchants that will occupy Scottsdale Quarter. Scottsdale Quarter will include over 600,000 square feet of premium retail and office space in the heart of Scottsdale, Arizona and is planned to open Phase I in spring 2009. Of the tenants announced, many are making their Phoenix/Scottsdale... 

Dayco Celebrates Topping-off of Town Center One

Dayco today announced the topping off of construction at Town Center One, a 210,000 square foot, 24-story class ‘A’ office building. Located in Dadeland’s new Urban Core, the triangle bordered by Kendall Drive to the north, the Palmetto expressway to the west, and US 1 to the east, Town Center One has attracted a broad range of purchasers, including BMI Companies, one of the top 500 Hispanic companies in the U.S., who will be relocating their...