ORANGE COUNTY, CA—Irrigation systems that link up with weather satellites to identify efficient watering schedules depending on the forecast is just one method owners can use to reduce water usage, experts tell GlobeSt.com in this <b>EXCLUSIVE</b> look at the drought.

SACRAMENTO–With drought mitigation measures largely being delegated to local water authority boards, it is critical that such measures do not create a cascade of unintended consequences by unnecessarily targeting homebuilding, according to the California Building Industry Association in this <b>EXCLUSIVE</b> to GlobeSt.com.

PHILADELPHIA, PA—Holliday Fenoglio Fowler has arranged $160 million in combined financing for the development of a trophy-class, 755-room, dual-branded W + Element hotel development in Center City Philadelphia, PA.

VINELAND, NJ—Bridor Inc., a producer of authentic European croissants, pastries and breads for the American retail and foodservice industry, has baked a $32 million expansion into its US facility in Vineland, NJ.