Recently added articles from Journal of Property Management:
Tomorrow's stars.(PRESIDENT'S INSIGHTS)(Institute of Real Estate Management)(President's page)
Sep 01, 2009; ... Greetings, fellow colleagues and friends! It is already September and our Success Series 2009 meeting in Hawaii is right around the corner. I hope you are as excited as I am about the excellent educational sessions and industry networking opportunities, as well as the time to ...
Housing construction hits new high in June.(INDUSTRY NEWS & NOTES)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2009 ... In June, the construction of new homes in the United States rose to the highest level in seven months, as builders rush to complete homes by the end of November for first-time buyers looking to take advantage of a special tax break. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The ...
Sears (Willis) Tower to undergo green retrofit.(INDUSTRY NEWS & NOTES)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2009 ... The Sears (Willis) Tower in Chicago will undergo a retrofit to add solar panels and wind turbines to the building, according to an announcement by American Landmark Properties, the property group that owns the 110-story building. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Project ...
Obama sets new lighting efficiency standards.(INDUSTRY NEWS & NOTES)(Barack Obama)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2009 ... President Obama's administration recently set new efficiency standards for lighting used in homes and businesses, according to officials. The new rules, which would take effect in 2012, apply to ...
Water efficiency gaining importance in green design.(INDUSTRY NEWS & NOTES)
Sep 01, 2009 ... Water efficiency and conservation will become critical factors in green design construction and product selection over the next five years, according to the recent SmartMarket Report. Water Use in Buildings by McGraw-Hill Construction. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...