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Inovonics’ Mark Jarman Appointed to UMCA’s Board of Directors
Louisville, Colo. – Inovonics, a provider of high-performance wireless sensor networks for commercial and life safety applications, today announced that Mark Jarman, president, has been named to the Utility Management and Conservation Association’s (UMCA) board of directors. Jarman will leverage his industry experience to raise awareness for utility conservation and cost-management initiatives in the multifamily housing industry. The UMCA community serves the multifamily and commercial real estate industry specific to resource conservation, metering, and utility management. The UMCA community focuses specifically on submetering and allocation billing methods in an effort to promote conservation to help reduce costs through resident accountability.
ApartmentGrade.com and Satisfacts Form Alliance
Ewing, N.J.–ApartmentGrade.com and SatisFacts Research have formed a strategic alliance that provides ApartmentGrade.com with a comprehensive survey program to offer to apartment owners and managers so their communities may be rated and listed at the ApartmentGrade.com.
D.C. Condo Project Nears Completion; Mostly Sold
Washington, D.C.–In a show of good sales in a condo market that isn’t seeing the strongest of times, the Harrison reports that it has sold 70 percent of its residences.
How to Stage a Model Apartment?
New York–One of the first things prospective residents like to see in a property is the model units.
New Owner Wraps Up Delayed Construction of Miami Beach Condo Project
Miami–It has been six years since work got underway on Terra Beachside 6000 in Miami Beach, Fla.
Metcalf West Gets Serious About Solar Energy
Oahu, Hawaii–Metcalf West, a commercial, affordable housing and residential builder based out of Oahu, recently installed solar panels at its headquarters in the Kohanaiki Industrial area.
Kimberley McKay Becomes EVP of SoCal at BRIDGE Housing
San Francisco–Kimberly McKay has been named executive vice president for Southern California at BRIDGE Housing.
David P. Stockless Joins Dewberry
Boston–David P. Stockless, AIA, LEED AP, has joined Dewberry’s Boston office. With nearly 20 years of experience, Stockless will assist in the management of the office’s architectural building services projects. He will spearhead an initiative to expand Dewberry’s full-service A/E department into multifamily housing, retail and commercial markets. Stockless brings significant experience in the management of projects from conception though construction supervision, including successful work on a fast-track schedule. He has designed over 1,600 units of housing, as well as numerous restaurants, R&D, and hospitality facilities. Stockless is a Massachusetts registered architect as well as a Leadership in Energy and…
Apt. Market Downturn Will Last Another 3-4 Years
He talks to MHN about the trend of distressed deals and how QualityFirst Commercial helps developers through the process of foreclosure.
gallery 421 Opens in Downtown Long Beach
Irvine, Calif.–gallery421, Lyon Communities’ third luxury project in downtown Long Beach is now ready. The first residents moved in late June.