Yearly Archives: 2016
More than a Decade after Study’s Release, Institute to Begin “Mitigation Saves Version 2”
The National Institute of Building Sciences Multihazard Mitigation Council (MMC), with the financial support of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the International Code Council (ICC) and the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), is beginning a new study to look at the cost effectiveness of disaster mitigation efforts in the public sector, as well as the benefits of using codes to mitigate the impact of natural disasters in the private sector.
Kevin Phelan, CRE Receives Highest Award from The Counselors of Real Estate
October 14, 2016—The Counselors of Real Estate (CRE) professional association has named Kevin C. Phelan, CRE, co-chairman of Colliers International, Boston, as the recipient of the 2016 James D. Landauer/John R. White Award–the highest honor conferred by the invitation-only organization.
Learn How Business Continuity Can Contribute to Community Resilience
Many experts believe that, as the heart of each community’s economic base, private-sector businesses need to be a significant part of each community’s resilience efforts. The National Institute of Building Sciences Multihazard Mitigation Council (MMC) will host a webinar, “How Does Business Continuity Contribute to Community Resilience?” on Tuesday, November 15, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm ET, to describe the importance of including business continuity (BC) planning activities when discussing community resilience planning.
NREL, International Colleagues Propose Strategy for Stable, Commercial Perovskite Solar Cells
A strategy for producing stable and commercially available perovskite solar cells (PSCs) has been proposed by Kai Zhu and Keith Emery at the Energy Department's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), in collaboration with Nam-Gyu Park (Korea), Michael Grätzel (Switzerland), and Tsutomu Miyasaka (Japan)
KTGY-Designed Residential Communities Honored at 2016 Great American Living Awards (GALA) for Best Design...
International award-winning KTGY Architecture + Planning’s design and architecture have earned top honors in the 2016 Great American Living Awards (GALA) program, the most prestigious residential design, sales and marketing competition in the metropolitan Washington, DC market for more than 50 years.
Energy Department Analysis: Loan Guarantee Program Launched Utility-Scale Photovoltaic Solar Market in the United...
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) today released new numbers on how the Obama Administration's early support for solar photovoltaic (PV) projects led to a massive expansion of large-scale solar farms. According to today’s update to a 2015 report, the loans provided by DOE to the first five utility-scale solar PV projects larger than 100 megawatts (MW) in the United States helped demonstrate the technology’s success to the market and led to the private financing of an additional 45 utility-scale solar PV projects, a ten-fold increase
Mayors Challenge National Call
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is hosting a Mayors Challenge National Call on Thursday, Oct. 20 at 2:00 p.m. EST. Join HUD Secretary Julián Castro, San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer, and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Vice President Raymond Towle for a discussion on engaging and partnering with the business community in efforts to end veteran homelessness. All mayors, city staff, community partners, and stakeholders are encouraged to join
Baltimore Man Pleads Guilty to Damaging Property of a Reproductive Health Services Facility
Travis Reynolds, 21, of Baltimore, pleaded guilty today to one count of violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act, which makes it a federal crime to damage the property of a reproductive health services facility because of the services offered there.
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has officially launched two working groups that will...
The Modular Building Institute’s (MBI) US and Canadian Foundations are pleased to announce two recipients of educational scholarships in 2016. Annually, the foundations provide $5,000 in scholarships to employees of MBI member companies or employee spouses, children, or grandchildren. The US Foundation provides one $2,500 scholarship and the Canadian Foundation provides one $2,500 scholarship. Applicants apply directly to the foundations and must be enrolled or enrolling in two- or four-year schools.
Jared Blum to Step Down as President of PIMA
The Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association (PIMA) today announced that Jared Blum, who has led the Washington-based trade association since 1990, will leave at the end of this year.
SEIA Forms Working Groups to Better Serve All Sectors of the Industry
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has officially launched two working groups that will be open to the entire association’s membership. SEIA’s new Operations and Maintenance (O&M) working group will address issues surrounding the reliable production of electricity from solar panels and what’s required to ensure panels are properly maintained.
PIMA Bulletin Compares Performance of Polyiso Insulation to Unfaced Mineral Wool Board Insulation in...
The Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association (PIMA) today announced the release of a Performance Bulletin evaluating Polyiso and unfaced mineral wool board insulation for use in commercial roof applications. The bulletin assesses the following criteria: thermal performance (R-value), fire performance, compressive strength, weight per installed R-value, water resistance, environmental benefit and economic value.
New ROEM $27 Million Transit-Oriented, Sustainable Apartments Celebrate Grand Opening in Baldwin Park
On Thursday, October 13, 2016, the City of Baldwin Park and ROEM Corporation celebrated the grand opening of Metro Village. Located at the northeast corner of Ramona Boulevard and Maine Avenue, Metro Village is a new construction, mixed-use, affordable multifamily apartment community on a 1.01-acre site. Metro Village offers one, two, and three-bedroom apartments affordable to families making 60 percent or less of the Los Angeles County Area Median Income and 5,500 square feet of commerce retail space. More...
Capital Pacific Sells Starbucks in Greensboro, NC
Capital Pacific, a leading retail investment brokerage firm, recently brokered the sale of a 1,776 square foot Starbucks drive-thru in Greensboro, NC. This was the second time that Joe Caccamo of Capital Pacific has sold the asset. He first sold it in 2006 on behalf of the original developer. The property just sold again for $1,784,879 to a California-based investor. Capital Pacific, a leading retail investment brokerage firm, recently brokered the sale of a 1,776 square foot Starbucks drive-thru in Greensboro, NC. This was the second time that Joe Caccamo of Capital Pacific has sold the asset. He first sold it in 2006 on behalf of the original developer. The property just sold again for $1,784,879 to a California-based investor. More...
Pinewood Forrest Announces Several Key Partnerships; Hay Creek Hotels Signs On to Open First...
Pinewood Forrest, an innovative mixed-use community located in Fayetteville, Georgia, today announced several milestones as part of its newly established Pinewood Progress update series. One highlight centers on Hay Creek Hotel’s decision to open its first metro Atlanta boutique hotel at the development. More...
Capital Pacific Sells Burger King in Spring Hill, FL
Capital Pacific, a leading retail investment brokerage firm, recently represented the seller of a 3,510 SF Burger King located on the southeast corner of Spring Hill Drive and Anderson Snow Road, in Spring Hill, FL. The property was sold all-cash for $1,305,000 to a non-1031 buyer. More...
Interior and USDA Officials Announce New Partnerships to Support Water Management and Conservation in...
Deputy Secretary of the Interior Michael L. Connor and Deputy Under Secretary for U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources and Environment Ann Mills today concluded a two-day visit to the Yakima River Basin where they met with local stakeholders, including the Yakama Nation, to assess progress on several projects associated with the Yakima River Basin Integrated Water Resource Management Plan
Experts Say Investors Find Increasing Opportunity in Green Building
A little more than a decade after “green” and “sustainable” became vernacular in the commercial real estate industry, investors are finding opportunities for enhanced risk-adjusted financial returns when energy-efficient, sustainable buildings are added to their portfolios. This was the consensus of a panel of experts who spoke last week at The Counselors of Real Estate’s 2016 annual convention in Washington, D.C.
CAP to Host Discussion on the Future of Our Aging Dam Infrastructure
The Center for American Progress will host a panel discussion October 18 at 10 a.m., on efforts to modernize the management of dam infrastructure, remove unneeded dams, and restore the health of American rivers.
September New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Increase 3 Percent Year over Year
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for September 2016 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases increased 3 percent relative to September 2015. Compared to August 2016, applications decreased by 7 percent. This change does not include any adjustment for typical seasonal patterns
