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U.S. Energy Production and Consumption in 2021: On Its Way to Recovery, Commercial Usage Grows 3% Y-o-Y

April 14, 2022| Featured, Industrial, National, Office| Views: 0

2021 was marked by several attempts at resuming life and work, albeit within a changing and challenging new environment. Industrial power consumption picked up, and residential...

Written by Diana Sabau

Hospitality, Health & Professional Services Lead Growth in Total Active U.S. Businesses 2008-2018

August 18, 2021| Featured, Healthcare, Hospitality, National, Retail| Views: 0

An overview of the business landscape between 2008 and 2018, focusing on net gains or losses in the total number of active businesses....

Written by Diana Sabau

JPMorgan Secures $434 Million Refi for Industrial Portfolio

August 17, 2020| Commercial Real Estate News, Deals, Featured, Finance, Industrial, Office| Views: 0

El-Ad Group — part of the Tshuva family of companies, which is one of the largest in Israel —recently secured $434 million in refinancing with JPMorgan Chase for a massive,...

Written by Diana Sabau

Here Today, Gone Tomorrow: Fastest Declining Jobs in the US

September 18, 2019| Featured, Healthcare, Hospitality, Industrial, Job Market, National, Technology| Views: 0

While some business sector occupations are losing workers at significant rates, some of these declining jobs have seen important income gains....

Written by Jeff Rohde

Office Building of the Week: Willoughby Tower, Chicago

August 6, 2019| Commercial Real Estate News, Design & Architecture, Featured, Office, Skylines| Views: 0

The site of the Willoughby Tower at 8 South Michigan Avenue in Chicago has been occupied for nearly 200 years. The Sisters of Mercy founded Chicago’s first convent there in...

Written by Diana Sabau

Top 10 Best Commuter Towns Near Chicago

June 11, 2019| Commercial Real Estate News, Development, Featured, Mixed-use, Multifamily, Sustainability, Technology| Views: 0

Last month, we ranked some of the best commuter towns near Boston by looking at four distinct indicators: commute time, housing values, school ratings and crime rates. We’ve...

Written by Jeff Rohde

Top 10 States for LEED Green Building in 2018

| Commercial Real Estate News, Development, Office, Resources, Sustainability| Views: 0

In 2017, Washington D.C. was declared the world's first LEED-certified city. Check out the ten U.S. states that best followed the sustainable building path. ...

Written by Jeff Rohde

Office Building of The Week: Wrigley Building, Chicago

| Commercial Real Estate News, Design & Architecture, Office, Resources, Skylines| Views: 0

The twin towers of the landmark Wrigley Building, constructed by chewing gum magnate William Wrigley Jr. as the company headquarters, are the gateway to the magnificent mile....

Written by Diana Sabau

Great Coworking Communities for Working Parents in the Midwest

| Commercial Real Estate News, Coworking, Office, Resources| Views: 0

According to a study by the Center for Work Life Policy, 73% of women struggle to re-enter the labor market after having children. Although 91% of women say that having...

Written by Gemma Church

Chicago School of Architecture 101

| Commercial Real Estate News, Design & Architecture, Resources| Views: 0

By developing and refining the skyscraper concept, the Chicago School of Architecture made a huge impact on our metropolitan skylines, it has allowed us to expand upward, rather...