Commercial Real Estate News
Travel Magazine Names Hub’s Eliot Hotel Top Small City Hotel
The results are in from the readers of Travel + Leisure magazine for the 14th annual World’s Best Awards.
Economy Usurps Hub Universities’ U-Turn
When the economy began to implode last fall, the Hub’s powerhouse lineup of colleges and universities, in the midst of an unprecedented building boom, looked like they just might carry us through the downturn.
Super-MEPA: Great Idea, Horrible Timing
Recent news that Gov. Deval Patrick’s administration was considering mothballing its so-called Super-MEPA pilot program shouldn’t have come as a great shock: in its first year, it attracted a single participant.
The Teller, July 20
The Teller likes coming to work. The people here are occasionally friendly, the coffee is always free, and for some reason we get paid to write our fanciful views of the latest goings on.
WinnCompanies Founder’s Son Takes The Helm
Gilbert Winn, son of Arthur Winn, the founder of WinnCompanies of Boston, has been named managing principal of the real estate firm, assuming decision-making authority over the company’s holdings and operations.
Barnett Named Project Exec At Richard White
Richard L. Barnett has joined Newton construction management firm Richard White Sons Inc. as project executive.
Number Of LEED APs At DPM Reaches 12
Five more members of the project management team at owner’s representative firm Diversified Project Management Inc. (DPM) have received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional (AP) certification.
Consigli To Oversee CMMC $45M Expansion/Renovation
Milford-based Consigli Construction Co.’s Portland, Maine operations have been selected to provide construction management services for Central Maine Medical Center’s (CMMC) 51,000-square-foot expansion and renovation project.
Manpower Opens New Boston Location
Manpower Inc. recently opened a new location at 93 Franklin St., on the corner of Franklin Street and Devonshire Street in Boston’s Financial District.
Fierce Competition On Stimulus Projects Leaves Surplus Funds For New Jobs
States from around the country are reporting that bids on stimulus-funded projects are coming in far lower than expected, according to the latest report from AEC industry analysts ZweigWhite.
Boston’s Bayside Expo To Re-OpenÂ
Boston’s Bayside Exposition Center will re-open and continue operations, according to Burlington-based commercial real estate services firm KeyPoint Partners LLC.
MHIC Pres. Testifies Before House Financial Services Committee
Joseph Flatley, president and CEO of Massachusetts Housing Investment Corp. (MHIC), is testifying today before the House Financial Services Committee in Washington, D.C. on legislation to preserve strong enforcement of the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA).
Braintree Industrial Warehouse Sells For $1M
Rainbow Supplies Inc. has purchased an 11,300-square-foot industrial warehouse at 77 Messina Drive in Braintree for $1 million.
Restaurant Chain Rose & Vicki’s Expands To Weymouth
Independent restaurant chain Rose and Vicki’s recently leased a 2,730-square-foot building at 655 Bridge St. in Weymouth.
American Realty Capital Adds Two Sales Managers To Broker-Dealer Division
Boston REIT American Realty Capital recently appointed two new sales managers to Realty Capital Securities LLC, the company’s broker-dealer unit.
Lee Kennedy Co. Awarded Project At Jordan Hospital
Lee Kennedy Co. has been awarded the 5,500-square-foot Breast Center renovation project at Jordan Hospital.
Bay State Indian Tribes Object To Cape Wind Farm Proposal
Two Massachusetts Indian tribes say they are frustrated that federal officials have not properly addressed their concerns about an energy-generating wind farm proposed for the waters off Cape Cod.
GEI Consultants Promotes Two At Woburn HQ
Engineering firm GEI Consultants Inc. recently promoted two individuals at the firm’s Woburn headquarters. (Robert Lambe pictured)
Local Black Cow Architects Merge With Global NELSON
NELSON and Black Cow Architects have coined the phrase “inverted merger” to describe their relationship, according to a statement from Black Cow. The merger will create new opportunities for growth and development in challenging economic times, the firm said.
Law Firm Signs 7,407 S.F. Hub Lease
Law firm Nelson, Kinder, Mosseau & Saturley has signed a 7,407-square-foot lease at Two Oliver St. in Boston’s Financial District.
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