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Office and Retail Markets in Tirana Remain Sedate During 2010 Anticipating Further Growth in 2011
Colliers International Albania is happy to announce the results of its Real Estate Review for the first half of 2010. According to Colliers, the total office stock of Class A, B+ and B in Tirana amounts to 63,400 m2 and no new supply has been added to this inventory since the entrance of ABA... - October 06, 2010 - Colliers International Albania
BESI Offers First X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) Certification for Gypsum Products
The Building Envelope Science Institute is presenting the X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) Analyzer Certification (XRF-GP) training on October 26, 2010 at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina located at 1881 SE 17th Street Causeway in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. This certification program provides valuable information and techniques for the use of XRF as it pertains to Gypsum products. - October 05, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Drummonds Expands with Acquisition of Industrial Property
Gascoignes, the Guildford based chartered surveyors, has advised a private investor in the sale of 9,263 sq ft (860 sq m) industrial property, held on a ground lease, at Henley Business Park, Normandy to Drummonds, the manufacturer and distributor of classic handmade bathrooms for 950,000 pounds... - October 05, 2010 - Gascoignes
Crocker Partners Announces 34,000 SF Bank of America Renewal to Anchor ING-Owned Tower in Downtown Boca Raton, Florida
Bank of America has leased 34,000 square feet under a long-term lease renewal at the Bank of America Tower in downtown Boca Raton. The 110,000-square-foot building, located at 150 East Palmetto Park Road and Mizner Boulevard, is leased and managed by Crocker Partners for owner ING. Jon Blunk,... - October 03, 2010 - Crocker Partners
KST Electric Signs Contract to Wire New Data Foundry Data Center in Austin
Rosendin Electric's Texas Subsidiary Signs New Contract to Build Out New State-of-the-Art Data Facility. - October 03, 2010 - Rosendin Electric
Hollis Hockley and Clare & Co Advise on Industrial Property Deals at the LDL Business Centre, Ash Vale, Surrey, UK
A new business centre in the Blackwater Valley is rapidly becoming a key location for innovative businesses and entrepreneurs, generating new employment opportunities for the local community, according to the agents Hollis Hockley and Clare & Co. - October 01, 2010 - Hollis Hockley
BESI’s Training for Defective (Chinese) Drywall is Now a Registered Course for Recertification (RC) Credits with ACAC
The Building Envelope Science Institute’s received recertification credits (RCs) from the American Council for Accredited Certification (ACAC) for its National Training & Certification Seminar on “Chinese” or Defective Drywall in America being held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on October 26-27, 2010. - September 30, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Balfour Beatty Construction Recognized Coast-to-Coast with 10 "Best of 2010" Regional Awards
Balfour Beatty Construction is proud to announce that 10 of its recently completed projects across the United States have been recognized by McGraw-Hill Construction as being among the “Best of 2010” within their respective regions. Six projects topped the lists as “Best... - September 29, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Scott "Spiderman" Mulholland of U S Building Consultants Addresses the Pros and Cons of Chinese Drywall Remediation
There are four main methods or approaches to remediation currently being used or considered for the remediation of structures with Defective (Chinese) Drywall. Mr. Mulholland explains the pros and cons of each approach and provides more information related to this issue. - September 23, 2010 - USBCI
BESI Offers Quality Instruction & Training for Defective (Chinese) Drywall Inspectors, Consultants, and Remediators
The Building Envelope Science Institute’s First Annual Conference, Training Seminar & Exhibition for Defective (Chinese) Drywall Inspection and Remediation is being held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on October 24-27, 2010. - September 23, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Rabine Group Begins Construction of their Pavement
The parking lot at the Rabine Group Schaumburg headquarters will display all of the different pavement designs that Rabine Paving offers. - September 19, 2010 - Rabine Group
Newly Designed Bergen Town Center a Hit Despite Recession
The Bergen Town Center in New Jersey Has Become a Destination mall for "off-price fashion" shoppers. It was developed by Vornado Realty Trust. The architect is Cooper Carry. - September 17, 2010 - Cooper Carry Architects
Foreclosure Gets New Life as Eco-Friendly Wellness Center
Apex Wellness Center announces the complete transformation of a foreclosed property to a new wellness center facility in the Lents urban renewal area of Southeast Portland using loans and grants from the PDC. Key sustainability features were used in the remodel. Future plans include using a Green Features Grant to construct a rain garden. The center houses a family medicine practitioner, a chiropractor, an acupuncturist and several massage therapists to help revitalize the neighborhood. - September 15, 2010 - Apex Wellness Center, LLC
BESI Provides Training for Defective (Chinese) Drywall Inspections and Remediation
The Building Envelope Science Institute (BESI) is a specialized institute dedicated to the advancement of education, specifically designed for the construction industry. The Institute’s first major contribution to the industry is providing a solution to the Defective (Chinese or corrosive)... - September 11, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Self Storage Facility Sold by Midcoast Properties Inc.
Self Storage Facility sold in Augusta Georgia by Midcoast Properties Inc. - September 09, 2010 - Midcoast Properties, Inc.
BESI Holds Its First Annual Conference, Training Seminar & Exhibition on Defective “Chinese” Drywall
The Building Envelope Science Institute (BESI) has held training seminars on Defective Drywall throughout Florida and in New Orleans. The institute reached a milestone, just nine months after being launched, it surpassed 100 certified members with nearly half being dual certified - the institute is experiencing remarkable growth. - September 04, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
PropertyShark.com Launches InstantAds, a Self-Service Advertising Platform to Reach Real Estate Buyers and Sellers
PropertyShark.com, the premier real estate data website, today officially launched InstantAds, a self-service advertising platform to let businesses and real estate professionals create a text or banner ad and have it displayed on PropertyShark.com within minutes, for as little as $25 per... - August 27, 2010 - PropertyShark.com
Valad’s Steven Tattersall Appointed as Chairman of Caisson Group
Valad Property Group’s European Fund Manager, Steven Tattersall, is to join forces with Caisson Investment Management and has been appointed as Chairman of the Caisson Group. Steven will take up his new position in September 2010 with a focus on expanding Caisson’s equity raising... - August 27, 2010 - Caisson Investment Management
Chariff Realty Group Sold a Commercial Building with 90% Financing Through a Government Based SBA Loan in an Economy Where Financing is Near Impossible
5963 Biscayne Boulevard, a 2700 square foot high-exposure building, sold to England-born and current Miami Beach resident, Attorney Robert Dixon, this month, who obtained 90% financing through a government-based SBA loan in an economy where financing is near impossible, let alone 90 percent financing. Chariff Realty Group is encouraging other Small Business Owners to research Category #504 SBA real estate Loans as a financing option. - August 24, 2010 - Chariff Realty Group
Cofer/Adams Helps Homeowners Take Advantage of the 30% Energy Tax Credit
The Energy Tax Credit will be reduced from 30% to 10% at the end of 2010, now is the time for homeowners to take advantage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment act of 2009 stimulus program. Homeowners can save money and get a tax credit by making their homes more energy efficient, increase... - August 19, 2010 - Cofer/Adams Building Center, Inc.
Target to Open at Shea Properties The Collection at RiverPark
The Retail Center Moves Opening Date to 2011 to Accommodate Newest Anchor. - August 12, 2010 - Shea Properties
ProVenture Names New Practice Director, Strengthens Group Offering
ProVenture, a leading provider of corporate real estate advisory and consulting services, announced Monday that Jess Andrews has joined the company’s Corporate Services division as Director of its Incentives Practice Group. As a part of its site selection offering, ProVenture provides clients... - August 09, 2010 - ProVenture
Rockspring Acquires Wollaston Industrial Estate, Basildon, Essex, UK
Rockspring’s Hanover Property Unit Trust, advised by Caisson Investment Management, has acquired the freehold investment of Wollaston Industrial Estate, Basildon, Essex, UK. - August 06, 2010 - Caisson Investment Management
New Version of Reorb Launches
The commercial property website adds new features to assist in online collaboration between its 3,000 users. - August 04, 2010 - Reorb
Kimberly Riehn, CPA, Joins Miller Construction Company as Controller
Veteran financial management executive Kimberly P. Riehn, CPA, has joined Fort Lauderdale-based Miller Construction Company as controller. With more than 20 years of experience in corporate accounting and commercial real estate, she is responsible for streamlining and enhancing financial processes... - August 04, 2010 - Miller Construction Company
Office Letting at Durngate Estates’ Coxbridge Business Park, Farnham, Surrey
Durngate Estates (Farnham) Limited has let Unit C2, Endeavour Place, Coxbridge Business Park, Farnham, Surrey to Madeprice Limited. - July 31, 2010 - Wadham & Isherwood
London and Cambridge Properties Lets Alton Industrial Property
London and Cambridge Properties Ltd (LCP), advised by Wadham & Isherwood and Hollis Hockley, has let Unit 21 Mill Lane Trading Estate, Caker Stream Road, Alton, Hampshire to Habitech Ltd. - July 30, 2010 - Wadham & Isherwood
Miller Construction Company Completes $2.2 Million Renovation, Expansion Project for Cleveland Clinic Florida
Miller Construction Company’s veteran healthcare team has completed a $2.2 million renovation and expansion project for Cleveland Clinic Florida that demanded expertise in air quality, infection control and complex compliance issues. The multi-phase project at the Cleveland Clinic Florida... - July 29, 2010 - Miller Construction Company
EMI Supply Inc. Announces Addition of Wej-It Fastening Systems
EMI Supply Inc. announces the addition of Wej-It Fastening Systems to its extensive product line. Wej-It Fastening Systems is the oldest manufacturer of one-piece mechanical anchors, and maker of the Original wej-it® wedge anchor. Widely used in the installation of pallet racking, stair cases,... - July 23, 2010 - EMI Supply Inc.
Defective Drywall Training Seminar Set for New Orleans, Training Provided by the Building Envelope Science Institute
The Building Envelope Science Institute (BESI) is a specialized institute dedicated to the advancement of education, specifically designed for the construction industry. BESI’s first major contribution to the industry is providing a solution to the Chinese “defective or corrosive”... - July 13, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
SteelMaster Flying High in Malta
Representatives from SteelMaster Buildings, an internationally recognized producer of prefabricated steel structures, attend the unveiling of their large aircraft maintenance facility in the European country of Malta. - July 09, 2010 - SteelMaster Building, LLC.
Rosendin Electric Breaks Ground on $50 Million Antelope Valley Union High School District Solar Project
Latest Contract Win is the Largest School Solar Project in California and Milestone for Rosendin Electric - 20 Megawatts of Solar Power Delivered in One Year. - July 09, 2010 - Rosendin Electric
Building Envelope Science Institute Heads to New Orleans with Defective Drywall Training Seminar
The certification program offered through the Institute (BESI) instructs and trains licensed and approved state contractors in the remediation of defective or corrosive drywall. The program offers certification for inspectors, consultants, project managers, and remediation contractors. - July 08, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
New Jersey Landscape Designer Launches New Website
Grandview Landscape & Masonry, a leading New Jersey landscape designer providing services in Northern and Central New Jersey, is pleased to announce the launch of their new website, www.GrandviewOutdoor.com. The easy to navigate site provides existing and potential customers with detailed information about the many types of landscaping services offered by the New Jersey landscaper. - July 07, 2010 - Grandview Landscape and Masonry
Global Private Equity Fundraising at Lowest Level Since 2003 - $41.3bn Raised in Q2 2010
The $41.3bn collected by the global private equity industry from 82 final fund closes in Q2 2010 is the lowest total since 2003, and is a reflection of the continuing harsh fundraising conditions for managers seeking capital. It it is clear that the recovery in the fundraising market anticipated by many in the industry, including Preqin, has yet to occur. However, a number of factors indicate that conditions are set to improve towards the end of this year and into 2011. - July 01, 2010 - Preqin ltd
AIRECOM Announces New Sales Manager
Central Ohio based heating, cooling and refrigeration company hires Sam Levi. AIRECOM is proud to announce that Sam Levi has accepted the newly created position of Sales Manager. Levi has eight years experience in the heating and cooling industry with expertise in light commercial and... - June 30, 2010 - AIRECOM
Dennis Kotaska, Broker Associate, Joins the #1 RE/MAX Office in Florida
Dennis Kotaska, Broker Associate of RE/MAX Alliance Group of Florida joins the # 1 RE/MAX in the State of Florida located at 2000 Webber St., Sarasota, Florida. "I have the great benefit of growing up as the third generation in real estate, and coming home to the west coast of Florida that I... - June 27, 2010 - Dennis Kotaska
New Long® Fence Office is Designed to be Green
Maryland Fencing Contractors move into new, state of the art eco-friendly facility. - June 26, 2010 - Long Fence
Sydney’s Pitt Street Mall Rents Rise Highest in World - Colliers International Releases Global Retail Report Spring 2010
Sydney’s developing Pitt Street Mall experienced the world’s highest rent rise over the last 12 months, increasing a staggering 71.43 per cent to record an average rate of US$8,084/sq m, according to latest Colliers International research. The Colliers International Global Retail... - June 19, 2010 - Colliers International (Australia)
Energy Training Class
American Right of Way AssociatesS Announces: CEO, Don Valden Will Hold an Energy Training Class in the Barnett Shale Training Center. - June 17, 2010 - American Right of Way Associates
Australian Office Tenants Back in Business Finds Colliers International
Australian office tenants are again in growth mode, with a quarter of businesses indicating they are planning to relocate within three years, according to new research announced today by Colliers International. Tenants said the number one factor fueling relocation was business expansion. The... - June 17, 2010 - Colliers International (Australia)
Building Envelope Science Institute Holds Its Next Training Seminar for Defective Drywall in New Orleans, Louisiana
The recent CPSC/HUD publication of remediation guidelines and the findings of fact & conclusions of law filed by Judge Fallon are no cause for change to the remediation protocol endorsed by the Building Envelope Institute since October 2009. - June 11, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Quantum Fitness Chosen to Equip State of the Art Fitness Center for Local Developer
Houston area fitness manufacturer partners with local luxury real estate developer to provide strength equipment for fitness facility - June 11, 2010 - Quantum Fitness Corp.
MERJS Announces Successful Let of Soho Office Space in Beak Street W1 to Bare Films Comprising Entire Lower Ground Floor
Leading commercial property agency MERJS announces successful let of entire lower ground floor Soho office space at 40 Beak Street to media company Bare Films. - June 03, 2010 - Merjs Charted Surveyors
Miller Construction Director of Information Technology Named a "40 Under 40 Leader"
Whitney Rawls, the director of information technology for Miller Construction Company, has been selected by Success South Florida Magazine as one of this year’s “40 Under 40 Leaders of Today and Tomorrow.” A native of Fort Lauderdale, Rawls began his career in 1994 after earning a bachelor’s degree in information technology from American Intercontinental University. He worked as a consultant and project manager prior to joining Fort Lauderdale-based Miller Construction Company in 2000. - May 29, 2010 - Miller Construction Company
Charter Builders Breaks Ground on the Largest Zero Energy Public School in the United States
Charter Builders and Irving Independent School District recently celebrated the official groundbreaking for the largest “net zero” public school in the United States. The first of its kind in Texas, the school district’s Lady Bird Johnson Middle School is designed to produce as... - May 27, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Building Envelope Science Institute Holds Training Seminar for Defective Drywall in New Orleans, Louisiana
The Building Envelope Science Institute (BESI) has held training seminars on Defective Drywall throughout Florida since October 2009; now the institute is going to New Orleans to provide qualified individuals training to perform inspections and remediation on structures with Chinese "Defective" Drywall. - May 27, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Turner | BE&K | Davis Joint Venture Team Spend $27 Million with Small Businesses on NASCAR Hall of Fame Project
Joint venture partners Turner Construction Company, BE&K Building Group and Walter B. Davis, a minority owned firm, surpassed the City of Charlotte’s Small Business Opportunity Program utilization goal set for the high profile NASCAR Hall of Fame, Convention Center Expansion and Parking... - May 27, 2010 - Lil Associates II Inc.
Offees Launches Its Services : Commercial Properties Listing Direct from Landords, No Broker, No Fees
A new direct marketing service for commercial properties has just opened its doors ; www.Offees.com Commercial Properties, no broker, no fees. Offees is a commercial property marketplace, allowing Landlords to share their availabilities with Companies in search of Office, Retail or Industrial... - May 27, 2010 - Offees
Infrared Imaging Services LLC to Provide RoofScanIR™ Services in New York, Connecticut and New Jersey
Infrared Imaging Services LLC, a member of the United Infrared Network will provide RoofScanIR™ services to the Tri-State area. Infrared Imaging Services LLC is an infrared service company based in New City, NY, USA (www.InfraredImagingServices.com). RoofScanIR™ is a network of infrared thermographers who provide on-roof infrared surveys of flat roofs of commercial, industrial, institutional and residential buildings. - May 27, 2010 - Infrared Imaging Services LLC