Microsoft to Invest in Charlotte
Microsoft Corp., a technology company, will create 430 new jobs in Mecklenburg County. The company will invest $23 million to expand its operations in Charlotte. “Global companies like Microsoft can choose anywhere in the world to expand, and again a highly recognizable brand has decided North Carolina is the right fit,” said Governor Cooper. “Today’s…
NAIOP: Commercial Real Estate Industry Outlook Remains Positive
The NAIOP Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Sentiment Index which predicts general conditions in the commercial real estate industry over the next 12 months, ticked slightly upwards in September, compared to six months earlier. A majority of respondents plan to hire employees, even though the cost of materials and labor related to construction continue to be causes of…
NAWIC Announces 2019 Construction Excellence Award Recipients
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) is pleased to announce the recipients of its inaugural Construction Excellence Awards. The mission of these awards is to recognize outstanding projects in the areas of residential, commercial and civil heavy highway construction. The Residential Construction Excellence Award winner is CF Evans Construction for their Meeting Street…
Construction Begins on Charleston Tech Center in South Carolina Opportunity Zone
Hunt Real Estate Capital, Iron Bridge Capital, LLC, and the Charleston Digital Corridor are pleased to announce the commencement of construction of the Charleston Tech Center (CTC), an architecturally modern, six-story office building located in Downtown Charleston, SC. The CTC is targeted to start-up, early-stage, and mature tech companies. The development of the CTC, a 92,000-square-foot building…
Construction Begins on Charleston Tech Center in South Carolina Opportunity Zone
Downtown Charleston will soon have a new building in an opportunity zone. Hunt Real Estate Capital, Iron Bridge Capital, LLC, and the Charleston Digital Corridor announced the commencement of construction of the Charleston Tech Center (CTC), an architecturally modern, six-story office building located in Downtown Charleston, SC. The CTC is targeted to start-up, early-stage, and mature tech…
Lowe’s Chooses NC for Technology Hub
Home improvement retailer Lowe’s is locating a new $153-million global technology center in Charlotte, North Carolina, creating more than 1,600 jobs. “We’re excited to stand up our new global technology center here in North Carolina to continue to drive our company’s growth,” said Marvin R. Ellison, president and chief executive officer of the company based…
Eight Reasons Why You Need to Have Annual Plumbing Checks
Running a business can be a daunting feat. New problems will catch you off-guard and sometimes all you can really do is take the bull by the horns, and hope that everything will return to normal. Even a short business interruption can mean losing thousands of dollars! A business owner keeps an eye on the…
Five Electrical Safety Tips for Commercial Buildings
To some, a workplace may feel like a second home. It’s a place where employees form bonds and battle hardships together. Whether you’re a company CEO, a higher-up, or the owner of a commercial building, keeping your establishment a safe place for everyone will increase their productivity and give you peace of mind as well….
Tindall’s South Carolina Division Awarded Commercial Airport Project of the Year
The Asheville Regional Airport parking deck was awarded the 2019 Commercial Airport Project of the Year—Architectural Project by the Southeast Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives (SEC-AAAE). Tindall Corporation manufactured the architectural precast concrete that helped create the iconic exterior design that seamlessly blends with the airport’s Blue Ridge Mountain landscape. “It’s an honor to…
Office Leasing Activity Expected to Grow Amid Sustained U.S. Economic Strength
The U.S. office market continues to expand ahead of forecast, posting 18 million square feet of net absorption in the fourth quarter of 2018 and 11 million square feet in the first quarter of 2019, says the NAIOP Office Space Demand Forecast. Continued economic growth and increases in job creation are likely the main forces…
