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National Training & Certification Seminar for Chinese Drywall Inspection and Remediation Held by the Building Envelope Science Institute in Orlando
The Building Envelope Science Institute’s next National Training & Certification Seminar on “Chinese” or Defective Drywall in America for inspection and remediation is being held August 22-23, 2011. This is the most comprehensive two-day course offered and is accepted by the American Council for Accredited Certification (ACAC) for sixteen (16) recertification credits. - June 30, 2011 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Helen Pastorino of Pertria Featured in Silicon Valley Business Journal
Helen Pastorino of Pertria had been featured in the Silicon Valley Business Journal. - June 27, 2011 - Pertria
Helen Pastorino of Pertria Featured in The New York Times
Helen Pastorino was referenced in the New York Times for her willingness to adopt the newest technologies and means of communication to help her business thrive in the competitive real estate market. - June 25, 2011 - Pertria
Friend of Pertria, Takigawa Design Wins 2011 Gold Summit Creative Award
Takigawa Design, a brand strategy and design firm based in Monterey, California, was awarded the 2011 Gold Summit Creative Award for their poster titled: “Act Accordingly.” - June 23, 2011 - Pertria
GRR Real Estate Management Appointed by Sontowski & Partner Group on 70 Million Euro Portfolio
GRR Real Estate Management GmbH (GRR REM) has been appointed by Sontowski & Partner Group on a portfolio of retail investment properties in Germany worth 70 million Euros. Located in Bavaria and Baden Württemberg, the properties extend to around 40,000 sq m. GRR REM manages 260... - June 19, 2011 - GRR Real Estate Management
Beginners Edge Sports Training (B.E.S.T.) Expands North Phoenix Presence on High Street
Youth Athletic Specialists Create New Entertainment Venue and Programming for Local Families - June 18, 2011 - CityCenter of CityNorth
SuiteSearch.com Debuts Deals Feature to Give Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs Access to Exclusive Office Rates and Promotions
Developed by SuiteSearch North America, Inc. the Comprehensive Commercial Real Estate Website Provides Full Marketing and Listing Services for Property Owners and Managers - June 17, 2011 - SuiteSearch North America, Inc.
National Corporate Housing Acquires Equity Corporate Housing from Equity Residential (NYSE:EQR)
National Corporate Housing, a national provider of furnished apartments for temporary housing, announced the company has purchased Equity Corporate Housing, a leading provider of corporate housing and unfurnished rental assistance services nationwide. Equity Corporate Housing has served the... - June 16, 2011 - National Corporate Housing
High Street Family Retreat Launches June 16
CityCenter of CityNorth and Radio Disney Entertain the Family for Free this Summer. - June 13, 2011 - CityCenter of CityNorth
Helen Pastorino of Pertria Featured in Forbes ASAP
Helen Pastorino was referenced in Forbes’ ASAP Magazine for helping her business to thrive by acting swiftly and employing cutting edge technology to conduct business in real estate. - June 13, 2011 - Pertria
Helen Pastorino of Pertria Featured in Objects In Action: Commercial Applications Of Object-Oriented Technologies
Helen Pastorino, Founder and President of Pertria, has been featured in the book Objects In Action: Commercial Applications Of Object-Oriented Technologies by Paul Harmon and David A. Taylor, for her early advocacy and implementation of information technology to advance client results and productivity in the real estate industry. - June 01, 2011 - Pertria
Servcorp Malaysia Launches Serviced and Virtual Offices (Kuala Lumpur)
Servcorp Malaysia’s virtual and serviced offices (Kuala Lumpur) are now available to interested business owners. The serviced offices of Servcorp are conveniently established in Malaysia’s capital, Kuala Lumpur, while their virtual office services offer different packages that can suit any business need. - May 21, 2011 - ServCorp MY
Helen Pastorino of Pertria Featured in Jumping the Curve: Innovation and Strategic Choice in an Age of Transition
Pastorino referenced for her implementation of innovative technology in the real estate industry. - May 18, 2011 - Pertria
Cool Down at CityCenter of CityNorth’s Hot Summer Nights Events
Free Local Concert Series Kicks-Off This June - April 28, 2011 - CityCenter of CityNorth
GRR Real Estate Management Appoints New Commercial Director
GRR Real Estate Management GmnH, the German retail asset and property manager, has appointed Oliver Groß as commercial director based in Erlangen, Germany. - April 28, 2011 - GRR Real Estate Management
Penn Center East Signs Three New Major Retail Tenants
LG Realty Advisors announces today that their Penn Center East office and retail complex in Wilkins Township, PA has signed leases with three new retail tenants. The new tenants, HHGregg, Tuesday Morning, and Yamato’s Hibachi Grill, complement the current retail tenants on campus. With these three signings, the retail space for the complex is almost fully leased. - April 27, 2011 - LG Realty Advisors
Helen Pastorino of Pertria Announces Robert Burba Certification for California's Environmental Protection Agency's Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Program (RRP)
Robert Burba of Pertria Certified for California’s EPA Lead Program (RRP) - April 25, 2011 - Pertria
Rental Property Manager in Miami Beach Partners with SEO Expert to Bring Better Service to Customers
Gaita Enterprises, a rental property manager in Miami Beach, FL, has teamed up with Prospect Genius, an online local advertising company, in order to make it easier for customers to find a quality local real estate developer in their area. - April 14, 2011 - Gaita Enterprises, Inc.
BESI Holds National Training & Certification Seminar for Defective (Chinese) Drywall Inspection and Remediation
The Building Envelope Science Institute’s next National Training & Certification Seminar on “Chinese” or Defective Drywall in America for inspection and remediation is being held April 11-12, 2011. This is the most comprehensive two-day course offered and is accepted by the American Council for Accredited Certification (ACAC) for sixteen (16) recertification credits. - April 01, 2011 - Building Envelope Science Institute
CityCenter of CityNorth Offers Free Fitness Fridays April 1 Through August 26
The nation’s latest fitness phenomenon – the CrossFit method – will be taught for free along with rejuvenating yoga classes as part of the CityCenter of CityNorth Fitness Friday events. This popular event has returned for a third year to help Phoenix residents prepare for swimsuit season and develop healthier habits. - March 31, 2011 - CityCenter of CityNorth
Remediation Performed for Structures with Defective Drywall Should be Done Properly the First Time, According to BESI
The Building Envelope Science Institute’s National Training & Certification Seminar on “Chinese” or Defective Drywall in America for inspection and remediation is being held on April 11-12, 2011 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. This is the most comprehensive course two-day course offered and is accepted by the American Council for Accredited Certification (ACAC) for sixteen (16) recertification credits. - March 24, 2011 - Building Envelope Science Institute
BESI's 15-Month Old BETA Home Proves Solution for Chinese Drywall Remediation Works
The Building Envelope Science Institute releases results of a 15-month old BETA home that contained defective Chinese drywall that was remediated using the protocol taught by the institute. Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS) analysis results indicate no corrosion products on post remediation copper samples. - March 18, 2011 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Resources & Conservation Center in Washington, DC Earns EPA’s ENERGY STAR® for Superior Energy Efficiency
Resources & Conservation Center (RCC) located at 1400 16th St. NW, owned by Resources & Conservation Center L.P. and managed by Stout & Teague Management Corp., has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) prestigious ENERGY STAR, the national symbol for protecting the environment through superior energy efficiency, for a second year. This signifies that the building performs in the top 25 percent of similar facilities nationwide for energy efficiency. - March 12, 2011 - Stout and Teague Companies
Five Concerns of Defective or Chinese Drywall, According to the Building Envelope Science Institute
Owners and contractors need to ensure that the Five Concerns of Chinese Drywall are addressed during the remediation process or they may be faced with having to remediate a second time; solutions have been developed by BESI to manage each concern. - March 08, 2011 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Award-Winning Turkish Real Estate Agency is Recognised for a Second Year Running
Didim Sun Properties is an independent Turkish real estate agency specialising in residential property on the Didim peninsular on Turkey's Aegean Coast. Didim is popular with real estate investors, those wanting to retire abroad to the sun and also holiday home owners. The company won the coveted title of Best Agency 2010 in the Excellence Awards managed by the AIPP (Association of International Property Professionals) and has been short-listed again in 2011. - March 04, 2011 - Didim Sun Properties - Didim Gunes Emlak
Michigan Property Management Company Launches New Website
Michigan Property Management Company, has launched a new website in order to accommodate current and prospective clients and reach out of state customers. - February 14, 2011 - Mutual Property Management
“America’s Best Brokerages” 2010 List Taps Lakeland, FL’s CBC Saunders Real Estate
The “America’s Best Brokerages” list included Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Real Estate of Lakeland, FL among 55 other land brokerage firms nationwide that represented the best from across America. - February 12, 2011 - Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Real Estate
Wadham & Isherwood Advises on Industrial Lettings at Bridge Trade & Industrial Park, Camberley, Surrey, UK
Twelve months on from the launch of the Bridge Trade & Industrial Park in Camberley its owner, Trevellyan Developments Limited, is celebrating a string of further lettings at the 30,000 sq ft scheme following the successful refurbishment of additional industrial accommodation on site. - February 07, 2011 - Wadham & Isherwood
Building Envelope Science Institute Contacted Government Agencies Regarding Defective Drywall Inspection and Remediation Methods
The Building Envelope Science Institute has lead the way for inspection & remediation of structures with Defective Drywall by introducing one of the first protocols and providing solutions for Defective Drywall. The Institute reached out to government agencies after finding solutions for inspecting and remediating structures contaminated by defective drywall. - February 04, 2011 - Building Envelope Science Institute
The Building Envelope Science Institute Provides Comprehensive Defective “Chinese” Drywall Certification Course in Tampa, Florida
The Building Envelope Science Institute has been active in providing solutions for the Defective (Chinese, Corrosive) Drywall since October 2009, offering certification courses for inspection and remediation of homes or commercial buildings. The next Defective Drywall inspection and remediation certification course will be held on February 10-11, 2011 at the Hilton Garden Inn Tamp Ybor Historic District in Tampa, Florida. - January 15, 2011 - Building Envelope Science Institute
The Building Envelope Science Institute Appoints First Executive Director
The Building Envelope Science Institute elected its first Executive Director, Richard Shaffer, who has a been involved since the inception of the Institute in early 2009. The Institute has lead the way for inspection & remediation of structures with Defective Drywall over the past year by introducing one of the first protocols and providing solutions to the Defective Drywall crisis. - December 19, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
The Building Envelope Science Institute Releases Dates for Defective "Chinese" Drywall Certification Courses Offered in 2011
The Building Envelope Science Institute has been active in providing solutions for the Defective (Chinese, Corrosive) Drywall since October 2009 offering certification courses for inspecting and remediating homes or commercial buildings. - December 08, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Propsnap Now Accessible to Landlords, Developers and Property Advisers
Propsnap, the online platform that enables the confidential and secure marketing of surplus accommodation between corporate real estate professionals, has now been opened up to landlords, developers, agents and surveyors, following an initial launch period where access was limited to invited... - December 05, 2010 - Propsnap Ltd
BusinesSuites Expands Its Offerings in the Baltimore-Washington Corridor
New Executive Suites Focus on Traditional Office Users as Well as Coffee Shop Refugees Looking for a Co-Working Community. - December 01, 2010 - BusinesSuites
Stout and Teague Employee, Pam Hill Receives Real Property Administrator Designation
Stout and Teague is pleased to announce that Pam Hill has earned the designation of Real Property Administrator (RPA®) from BOMI International on November 08, 2010. The RPA® designation indicates that the recipient has completed a program of in-depth courses dealing with the ownership,... - November 25, 2010 - Stout and Teague Companies
Lincoln Property Company Signs 39,408 Square Foot Lease at 4720 West Van Buren with Core Materials Distribution
The Phoenix office of Lincoln Property Company, a full-service real estate firm providing property management, receivership services, leasing, development and project management, announced it has signed a new lease for 39,408 square feet with Core Materials Distribution, LLC. Lincoln Property... - November 24, 2010 - Lincoln Property Company
BusinesSuites Executive Appointed President-Elect of Industry Trade Association
At its 23rd annual conference in Coral Gables, Florida, the Office Business Center Association International (OBCAI) announced the appointment of John G. Jordan as president-elect. Jordan will lead the organization as president in 2011-2012. Jordan is president of BusinesSuites, LP, the Austin,... - November 17, 2010 - BusinesSuites
Wadham & Isherwood Reports Multiple Lettings at Watchmoor Park, Camberley, Surrey, UK
Following previous transactions earlier in the year Watchmoor Estates, advised by Wadham & Isherwood and CBRE, has completed the letting of 23,789 sq ft (2,210 sq m) of office space at Watchmoor Park, Camberley to Telindus. - November 14, 2010 - Wadham & Isherwood
Corolla Classic Vacations Employee Receives Chamber’s Annual Customer Service Award
Corolla Classic Vacations is pleased to announce Nancy Russell, Operations Administrator, is the recipient of the Currituck County Hospitality Customer Service Award in the Behind-the-Scenes category. - October 30, 2010 - Corolla Classic Vacations
Cliff Drysdale Tennis’ Stratton Mountain Resort and The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne Ranked Among Tennis Magazine’s 2010 “Top 50 Tennis Resorts in the U.S.”
Tennis Magazine ranks two Cliff Drysdale Tennis-managed resorts, Stratton Mountain Resort and The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne among its “Top 50 Tennis Resorts in the U.S,” with Stratton Mountain achieving an impressive number 10 ranking overall, and number 2 for “Top 5 Resorts for... - October 24, 2010 - Cliff Drysdale Management
The Building Envelope Science Institute’s Second Annual Expert Panel Discussion on Defective "Chinese" Drywall
The Building Envelope Science Institute is hosting a reception/networking program on Sunday, October 24th from 6-9PM (food & beverages) and expert panel boards on Monday, October 25th from 9-5PM (lunch is provided); both are open for public participation. - October 19, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
BESI Provides Specialized Training for the Inspection and Remediation of Structures with Defective “Chinese” Drywall – Warranty Available
The Building Envelope Science Institute graduates can qualify their work for a 10-year warranty program that provides coverage for up to $500,000 for homes remediated by professionals training during the National Training & Certification Seminar on “Chinese” or Defective Drywall in America being held on October 26-27, 2010. - October 07, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
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
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
Record Sales for Newcombe/Drysdale New Braunfels Real Estate Development
August 2010 saw John Newcombe Estate & Country Club in New Braunfels Texas, post a record month in sales of their Texas hill country land for a value of almost $1 Million. These sales have the development closing out the month with over 70% of Phase 1 sold. While some properties were sold... - September 25, 2010 - Cliff Drysdale Management
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
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
Hove Estate Agents Nominated for Property Award
Callaways estate and letting agents in Brighton and Hove have been nominated for best small UK estate agents by the Negotiator Magazine. - September 10, 2010 - Callaways Estate and Letting Agents Brighton and Hove
Houston Based, Boxer Property, Awarded Management of 6-Building Office Campus in South Austin
Boxer Property has been selected to manage 6-Building office campus in South Austin. It was recently acquired by Braun Enterprises and is in the process of being remodeled with expectations to position the property as a premier office complex in the South Austin landscape. This is Boxer's second group of buildings being managed in Austin, managing approximately 150 properties in metro areas across Texas. - September 09, 2010 - Boxer Property Management
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