Globe St. Right now investors are closely watching events but taking a wait-and-see attitude, says Colliers’ Pete Quinn. Meanwhile, the technology for the facilities themselves is rapidly advancing.

Inhabitat Norwegian architectural practices Haptic Architects and Nordic – Office of Architecture have announced plans for a sustainable smart city, powered entirely by renewable energy, near Oslo Airport. The complex will be the world’s first energy-positive airport city, and it will have the capacity to sell surplus energy to surrounding buildings and communities.

Saturday, April 14 - SIOR Spring World Conference Speaker: Brian Forde The future of finance, government, insurance, media and entertainment, travel, healthcare, education, the sharing economy, and many more sectors will all be impacted by cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, yet this technology remains highly misunderstood. In his signature talk on bitcoin, Brian Forde will educate you on how bitcoin works, dispel popular misnomers, and provide real life examples about how it's being used throughout the world. He'll also provide insights on the strengths and weaknesses of this technology to prepare leaders for experimenting with bitcoin in their organizations. Brian Forde has spent more than a decade at the nexus of technology, entrepreneurship, and public policy. He is currently the director of digital currency at the MIT Media Lab.

Realtor DeVito Earns SIOR Designation
Sarasota Magazine – March 22, 2018
Nick DeVito of Sarasota’s Ian Black Real Estate recently achieved the SIOR designation awarded by the Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS (SIOR).

Lionchase Holdings Inc. to build a $20-plus Million Frigitek Facility at TexAmericas
TXK Today – March 22, 2018
TexAmericas Center’s Board of Directors approved agreement documents with Lionchase Holdings, INC., a privately-held asset management firm, at its board meeting on Tuesday, February 27th. Lionchase Holdings, Inc., has agreed to build a 200,000-square foot cold storage facility on TexAmericas Center (TAC), one of the largest mixed use industrial parks in the United States with over 12,000 acres.

SIORs Award Top Transaction Winners for 2017 SIOR is pleased to announce the winners of the 2017 Top Transaction Awards. The Top Transaction Awards are presented to the largest sales and lease transactions, ranked by dollar volume, completed by SIOR members worldwide.

Registration is now open for the 2018 SIOR Spring World Conference, April 11-14, 2018 in Austin, TX! Don’t miss this opportunity to network and learn with the best in the commercial real estate industry. Bring your spouse/significant other and don't miss out on the Austin Art Crawl. Click here to view a full schedule of events!

 

Chapter Meeting with Brent Vernon, Governor's Action Team
When: Apr 3, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (ET)
Where: Pennsylvania Association of Realtors, 500 N Twelfth Street, Lemoyne, PA 17043

SIOR Pittsburgh Chapter Meeting
When: Apr 3, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (ET)
Where: 420 Blvd of the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

2018 Spring World Conference
Starts: Apr 11, 2018 3:00 a.m. (CST)
Ends: Apr 14, 2018 3:00 a.m. (CST)
Where: Fairmont Austin

SIOR Minnesota Chapter - Ryan Companies Program
When: Apr 18, 2018 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. (CT)

Marketing Week Capitalizing on the synergies between marketing and sales means being prepared to embrace conflict and strike a balance between short-term conversion and long-term strategy.

Techspective You may think your business is keeping pace with all the latest advancements in technology, but even with basic improvements, your tech use could still be behind other companies’ in subtle ways.

Ladders Carol Kinsey Goman, Ph.D., shares top ways to make sure your business success gets noticed.

Globe St. A mixed-use transit-oriented development, Passage at San Mateo, designed by MVE Architects, takes a unique approach to public/private space, incorporating local art and architecture into all aspects of the design.

CRE Tech Martin Pupil, President US Brokerage of Colliers International, discusses the evolution of CRE technology, adding, "If there is going to be disintermediation, then we need to be talking about it, understanding it and getting in front of it."