article thumbnail

AFI appoints new finance chief

Construction Enquirer

Robert’s role on the holding company board will see him take overarching responsibility for the Group’s Finance, IT, HR, Property and ESG strategies, and lead its team of experienced directors including Richard Orme, who was promoted to Finance Director of AFI’s UK and Middle East operations in October last year.

Finance 61
article thumbnail

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs): Understanding the Construction Connection

Construction Marketing

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are owners, operators, and financers of income-generating real estate properties. Equity REITs own and operate income-generating real estate properties, while mortgage REITs invest in mortgages and other real estate debt instruments. You’ll find different types of REITs.

Income 211
professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Phases of Commercial Real Estate Development

Construction Marketing

Commercial real estate development involves the process of acquiring, designing, constructing, and leasing or selling commercial properties such as office buildings, retail centers, and industrial parks. You must secure financing for the project. Read more on the proper steps to ensure your commercial investment runs smoothly.

article thumbnail

How Employer-Assisted Housing Programs Are Paving a Path to Homeownership

Pro Builder

One of the nation’s biggest employers, Amazon, recently announced a Housing Equity Fund worth more than $2 billion “to preserve existing housing and create inclusive housing developments through below-market loans and grants to housing partners, traditional and non-traditional public agencies, and minority-led organizations.” New-Home Sales.

article thumbnail

Built to Rent Is Booming, But Operational Challenges Loom for This Overheated Housing Sector

Pro Builder

Major players, including large private equity firms, investment funds, and public home builders, are all entering the space with lofty goals. There are benefits to the private equity cohort finally buying into this B2R community model. Private Equity Firms Go It Alone Developing and Managing B2R Communities.

Housing 105
article thumbnail

Five Predictions for Commercial Construction Trends in 2012

HardHatChat

Value-based retailers like hhgregg, Ross Dress for Less and Savers should experience construction growth in 2012. It’s that time of year when our team predicts the 2012 commercial construction trends – from what’s on tap for Chicago retail construction to national restaurant construction and hospitality construction.

article thumbnail

Predictions and National Trends in Commercial Construction

HardHatChat

Value-based retailers like hhgregg, Ross Dress for Less and Savers should experience construction growth in 2012. It’s that time of year when our team predicts the commercial construction trends for the upcoming year– from what’s on tap for Chicago retail construction to national restaurant construction and hospitality construction.