Engineering

TORRANCE, CA-The increase in Phase I ESA’s ordered indicates steady improvement in the national real estate markets, says engineering-consulting firm Partner Engineering and Science Inc.

Competition is its own incentive. That’s just one of the messages the association has for Capitol Hill.

CINCINNATI-The consumer goods company has asked Jones Lang LaSalle to continue to manage its office and technical facilities in 60 countries, including the headquarters here.

COLON, PANAMA-The container port, to be built here on the Atlantic side of the canal, will be able to take some pressure off of East Coast ports that aren’t yet ready to handle large ships.

SYDNEY-The locally based firm has created a large fund for infrastructure investment, according to a Reuters article today.

Ownership of the class A asset isn’t resting on its laurels, and new upgrades secure its position as market leader

TORRANCE, CA-The new facility at 2154 Torrance Blvd. in Torrance, CA features solar panels, a green roof and energy efficient technologies.

NEW YORK CITY-Learn how to get returns on your commercial real estate assets by using energy efficiency techniques.

ATLANTA-The economy is starting to turn around in commercial real estate, but there is still room for caution.

MIAMI-Brickell Bay Office Tower's Christian Driussi tells GlobeSt.com's Jennifer LeClaire his 91% occupancy is thanks in part to improvements.

NEW YORK CITY-The 29 new codes, part of the city’s plaNYC’s 30-year master plan, strive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, reduce building energy costs and save 30 billion gallons of water.

NEW YORK CITY-According to a New York Post story this week, cost overruns have pushed the project to $3.8 billion, $700 million more than expected.

CHICAGO-One plan to return buildings to their original state tops the list, but energy management, equipment solutions and other options abound for the cost-conscious manager.

NEW YORK CITY-As the pendulum continues to swing back in-favor of the tenant, managers, landlords and brokers are working their magic to stand out from the crowd.

NEW YORK CITY-Fueled by Cornell and Technion University’s new Roosevelt Island plan, borough president Marty Markowitz and community officials are hoping for the same momentum to come to 370 Jay St. in Brooklyn Heights, one of the city’s self-professed “tech triangles.”

BURR RIDGE, IL-PCCP LLC has provided a $38.7-million senior loan to finance the note purchase and provide funds to complete Burr Ridge Village Center. Plus more Midwest news.

IRVINE, CA-The managing partner of the third-party construction management firm explains how he safeguards both lenders and developers during construction.

NEW YORK CITY-Partner Energy's Liou discusses the in's and out's of commercial real estate energy efficiency.

LOS ANGELES-Even with the recession, commercial real estate landlords understand that energy efficiency is a priority.

LOS ANGELES-Mass transit has the ability to transform major cities...even Los Angeles.