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Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion

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Nationwide, office vacancies stand at 17%, with some big cities—San Francisco, Houston, Austin—topping 30%, while the U.S. But making an adaptive reuse project pencil out in a tight financing market isn’t so simple. faces a housing deficit of 3.8 million units. has adopted SFBC 503.11.1, Seattle, Wash., Los Angeles, Calif.

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ICSC (RECon) Executive Summary: Four Commercial Construction Trends

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The tone of the attendees at ICSC’s “Global Retail Real Estate Convention” (RECon) in Las Vegas last month was as positive and energizing as it was in the commercial construction boom years before 2008. Retailers are starting to feel more confident and expansions are on the horizon. Business is good. Overall, confidence is high.

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U.S. CRE Turning Around In 2014, According To New PwC/ULI Report

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As a result, the report anticipates that 2014 may be the year that many investors who have traditionally focused mainly on large established markets such as Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco and Washington, will be expanding their focus to other cities in order to protect capital.

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Heroic Efforts In California

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Renovate America partners with cities and counties to provide financing solutions that help save energy, lower utility bills, reduce emissions, create new jobs and increase property values. HERO offers low, fixed financing terms to incentivize property owners to make the energy-efficient choice when making home upgrades.

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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona

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Build to suit retail/restaurant pads and Class A office development opportunities. Adjacent to San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners spring training facility. More than 2 million square feet of retail and restaurants within 3-mile radius. Exceptional access, infrastructure and walkable amenities.

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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

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Pennsylvania’s decision to consolidate hundreds of bridge projects into a single procurement financed by a bond fund managed by a new Public-Private Partnership (P3) should serve as a model for the rest of the country. The $722-million project is the largest private-activity bond financing of a public-private partnership in the U.S.

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Modest Revenue Increases Continue Through Spring

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Residential real estate activity improved in all districts of the country, with the exception of the Cleveland and San Francisco districts. One factor leading to lower numbers was a sharp decline in retail employment. Corporate Finance Associates blog. 5 Fundamental Finance Tasks for PMs. Leadership in Action.