IRVINE, CA—People are used to having almost instant gratification, so providing a downstairs gym and a doorman goes far with tenants in both commercial and residential settings, MVE + Partners' Matt McLarand tells GlobeSt.com <b>EXCLUSIVELY</b>.

HONG KONG—The promotion of 16-year Blackstone veteran Christopher Heady is part of a new Asia Pacific leadership structure to enhance management capabilities across the region.

PHILADELPHIA—Cleveland-based Amsdell Companies, which owns Compass Self-Storage, has acquired Devon Self Storage, a 104,580-net-rentable-square-foot facility located near downtown Philadelphia, for $11 million, or approximately $105 per rentable square foot.

NEW YORK CITY—The first ever event of its kind introduced various building management systems and other technology tools to industry professionals.