CRE N Illinois CREW Network elects 2018 Board of Directors Holly Neber, CEO of AEI Consultants; Tiffany English, Principal of Ware Malcomb; and Barbara McDuffie, managing director of Baker Tilly were elected to the 2018 CREW Network Board of Directors, which will be led by President Tara Piurko, Partner, Commercial Real Estate Group with Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP in Toronto.
CRE N Illinois Transwestern report: Driverless vehicles will disrupt every real estate sector Driverless vehicles are in our future and it’s important to understand how that might affect different real estate sectors. Massive mall parking lots could be repurposed into office or multifamily buildings, gas stations transformed into electric car charging stations and it could completely transform and fully automate industrial and suppl…
Industrial N Illinois USGBC's report reveals transportation industry embraces sustainability The transportation industry is one of the fastest growing, and one of the largest drivers of CO2 emissions, although a new report from U.S. Green Building Council shows that buildings in this sector are incorporating LEED and other sustainability practices.
Industrial N Illinois DHL opens new $10M international air shipment facility at O’Hare Mayor Emanuel joined DHL for the opening of the company’s $10 million global gateway facility at O’Hare International Airport on Wednesday.
Industrial N Illinois Industrial Outdoor Ventures Continues expansion with Rockdale, Ill. asset Industrial Outdoor Ventures has acquired a 10,200-square-foot equipment and maintenance shop at 2131 Maxim Drive in Rockdale, Ill. from Byzantio, LLC for an undisclosed sale price.
Industrial N Illinois CIP’s Transportation & Logistics Conference: The future has arrived Picture a giant metal cylinder dotted with holes in its walls and large truck bays at its base. Then picture an army of drones flying into and out of those holes and leaving with video games, books, clothing and groceries that they then deliver to customers in urban areas.
Industrial N Illinois CenterPoint's CIO reveals what advice helped him succeed in Chicago's industrial market At CenterPoint, if you’re looking for advice it’s well-known that Jim Clewlow is the guy to find. Throughout his career he’s taken note of the lessons he’s learned and turned them into what folks around the office have dubbed “CenterPoint-isms.”
CRE N Illinois Chicago breaks ground on latest Riverfront development, 312 Riverrun The Illinois Constructors Corp. began construction on the latest riverfront developments, 312 RiverRun, which will connect three North Side parks with one bike and pedestrian path for nearly two miles.
Net Lease X Missouri Boulder Group sells Dollar General in St. Louis market The Boulder Group completed the sale of a single-tenant Dollar General at 405 Broadway Ave. in South Roxana, Illinois, in the St. Louis market for $588,000.
CRE W Minnesota Engineering firm GRAEF opens new location in Minneapolis GRAEF, an engineering, planning and design firm headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, recently expanded into Minnesota with the opening of its downtown Minneapolis office at 100 South 5th St., Suite 1900.
Industrial N Illinois Sterling Bay's Lincoln Yards reimagines Chicago’s former industrial site with talent-packed team Sterling Bay’s master planning team for the massive redevelopment of the Finkl Steel site boasts a roster of powerhouse talent. The 30-plus acre site also got a new name—Lincoln Yards.
Industrial N Illinois IOV's Tom Barbera finds a competitive edge in the industrial sector Tom Barbera, CEO of Industrial Outdoor Ventures, believes success comes when you have a firm grasp on what you want to achieve. And he takes this concept seriously not only applying to his business but also his health and his family.
Industrial N Illinois JLL: Culture, cost curves, tech all catalysts for change in global supply chain JLL examined several big changes in global culture, cost fluctuations and technology that are influencing global supply chain.
Industrial N Illinois Chicago mayor: Cargo facility hires 600 workers, record cargo activity at O’Hare In Chicago, air cargo volume is up by 15 percent over last year, which puts the city on pace to handle 1.8 million tonnes in 2017 and marks another record year for cargo at O’Hare. That high demand pushed a new cargo development to open ahead of schedule, according to the mayor’s office.
Industrial N Illinois Robotics, 3D printing and the Internet of Things: Using new tech to boost industrial efficiency New technology has always fueled the country’s industrial sector. That hasn’t changed. In fact, advances in technology are playing an even bigger role as retail giants such as Amazon and Walmart continually tweak the way they get their products to their customers or retail outlets as quickly as possible.
Industrial N Illinois Duke Realty brings 3 buildings to full occupancy in industrial portfolio Duke Realty Corporation, a leading REIT specializing in bulk industrial buildings, signed two new leases and arranged one renewal for space in three buildings in its 14 million-square-foot Chicago industrial portfolio.
Industrial N Illinois Transwestern report: Industrial market expansion continues Following a record positive absorption in 2016, about 2.72 million square feet of industrial space was positively absorbed in 2017, according to a report from Transwestern.
Industrial N Illinois Drones vs. trucks: Are carbon dioxide emissions ever lower when delivering through the skies? Could sending packages from distribution facilities by drone instead of with trucks reduce carbon dioxide emissions? A recent study by University of Washington transportation engineers says it could ... in the right circumstances.
Industrial X Missouri An industrial slowdown? It’s not on the horizon yet The “Help Wanted” signs tell the story. They keep popping up at warehouses, distribution centers and manufacturing facilities.
Office i Ohio Improvements at Columbus’ John Glenn airport drive up economy in nearby communities The Columbus Regional Airport Authority expects long-term growth to continue and is preparing for an influx of passengers in the coming years.