Operations & Technology
Miami-Based Real Estate Firm Pioneers Facebook Property Search
Cervera Real Estate has launched the first Facebook application enabling users to search listings and quickly seek feedback from loved ones worldwide.
Fort Carson Excels in Military Housing
Fort Carson was recently awarded the 2011 Multifamily Executive Merit Award for Military Project of the Year, an award that highlights innovation in architecture.
NWP Services Introduces GreenSMART Purchasing with MRO Manager Solution
NWP announced the introduction of the GreenSMART purchasing options within the company’s MRO Manager eProcurement solution, a supplies purchasing application that guides energy-efficient purchasing decisions.
LEED Silver Apartments Under Way in Austin
BOKA Powell L.L.C. has broken ground on RiverView, a 302-unit apartment development on Lady Bird Lake (formerly Town Lake) near downtown Austin that will seek LEED silver certification.
SPECIAL REPORT: As Green as It Gets
Affordable housing took center stage on day one of GreenBuild 2011 in Toronto.
Condo Tower to Quit Burning Dirty No. 6 Oil
In January of this year, the New York City Department of Environmental Protection issued a rule that will phase out both No. 4 and No. 6 heating oils in the city.
Gen-X, Gen-Y Changing the Face of Multifamily Market and Architecture
The apartment sector, which is leading the rebound of the commercial real estate industry, is in the midst of transition, and it’s the growing population of young professionals that is spurring the change.
Palmer Hill Begins Work on New Condos
Palmer Hill Parters has started Phase III, or the East Building, of Palmer Hill in Stamford. The East Building property will offer 27 garden condominiums in five different floor plans, with closings anticipated to take place in spring 2012.
MHN Interview: Josh Herst, CEO of Walk Score
Josh Herst, CEO of Walk Score, describes how property managers and residents alike can benefit from knowing how walkable an apartment is to nearby amenities.
Marazzi Brings Porcelain Tile Ventilated Wall System to U.S.
The ventilated porcelain tile wall system from Marazzi looks great and can improve the energy efficiency of a building by up to 33 percent. It is an easy solution for rehab projects as well, since the tiles can be added to a structure without removing the original surface.