HOUSTON—A COO with Benchmark Hospitality International, Simkins spent 42 years in the industry.

SAN FRANCISCO—The 41-unit building in the Russian Hill area received $20.5 million in financing.

HOUSTON—Four high-end retailers joining River Oaks lineup.

LONDON—The Sainsbury headquarters, 33 Holborn, comprises 328,000 square feet where the Midtown and City submarkets meet.

SEAL BEACH, CA—A tenant-led $65 million capital improvement program transformed the building into an FDA-approved pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.

SAN FRANCISCO—CDi of Seattle has become part of Mazzetti, and the combined firm will have more than $130 million in annual revenue.

LAS VEGAS—Partners, athletes and VIPs attended Thursday's ground-breaking ceremony for the $375 million project scheduled for completion in Spring 2016.

DENVER—Major transit-oriented development planned including office space and hotel.