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Deltek Vision, Newforma Project Center to Unite Project Financial Management With Project Delivery
April 29, 2008

Newforma, a software company addressing the project information management needs of the design and building industry, announced today that it has entered into an independent software vendor partner agreement with Deltek, the leading provider of enterprise applications software designed specifically for project-focused businesses. Now joint customers can integrate Deltek's project and financial management solution with the project delivery capabilities of Newforma software. In addition, Deltek and Newforma will coordinate sales and marketing initiatives aimed at leading architectural and engineering firms in the architecture, engineering and construction marketplace.

 
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mmarsden ProLogis Lands on Two New Dow Jones Green Indices
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ProLogis announced October 2nd that it has been included on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices. These indices are the first to track the financial performance and viability of leading businesses worldwide known for their green initiatives. The indices provide asset managers with objective benchmarks to manage sustainability portfolios, which are increasing in number to meet a growing demand among investors.
Hines Takes California Tower, Two Other Projects Get LEED Certification
Sept. 19, 2008
With activity from coast to coast in the past few days, Houston-based Hines sold its interest in two Boston properties, as reported by CPN earlier today, and now is earning multiple LEED certifications on two California projects and acquiring Citigroup Center from Broadway Partners in Los Angeles Thursday.
Emeryville Marketplace Redevelopment Project Gets Platinum LEED
Sept. 11, 2008
TMG Partners has received the first national Platinum Certification under the LEED pilot program just completed by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC).
 

 

ProLogis Lands on Two New Dow Jones Green Indices
October 03, 2008
By Judy Feldman, Contributing Correspondent -- ProLogis announced October 2nd that it has been included on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices. These indices are the first to track the financial performance and viability of leading businesses worldwide known for their...

Colonial Properties Sells M-F Asset for $58M
October 03, 2008
By Judy Feldman, Contributing Correspondent -- Colonial Properties Trust has announced that it has completed the sale of Colonial Grand at Hunter's Creek, a 496-unit apartment community located in Orlando, Fla. The asset went for $57.7 million in net proceeds,...

KW, Guardian Life Partner on $84M San Jose Apartment Purchase
October 03, 2008
By Barbra Murray, Contributing Editor -- Beverly Hills-headquartered Kennedy Wilson Multifamily Management Group and New York City-based Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America have shelled out $84 million for Avalon at Blossom Hill, a 324-unit apartment property in San Jose,...

Lanesborough REIT Acquires Office, M-F Complex in Canada for $38M
October 03, 2008
By Elena Gontar, Staff Writer -- Lanesborough Real Estate Investment Trust has completed the previously announced $38 million acquisition of an apartment/office complex in Winnipeg, Manitoba, known as Colony Square. Lanesborough REIT had previously owned a 1.5 percent beneficial interest...

REal Talk with Adam Perrotta-Thursday
October 02, 2008
By Adam Perrotta --With all the talk of late about the financial slowdown and credit freeze, the past couple of days have seen a surprising amount of projects getting major financing. Just today and yesterday have seen Bozzuto getting a...

Management Matters with Mike Myatt: Partisan Politics Not Always Bad
October 03, 2008
The truth about partisan politics is that contrary to public opinion, it's not always a bad thing. Likewise, bipartisan efforts don't always reflect altruistic behavior and selfless acts. From my perspective, it isn't necessarily the stance you take, but rather...

Management Matters with Mike Myatt: Facing Up to Rogue CEOs
September 26, 2008
By: Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth --Rogue CEOs. Given the recent failures of banks and financial institutions previously thought to be untouchable, there has been a tremendous amount of justifiable venom being spewed at the CEOs of these firms....

When to Consider Corporate Restructuring
September 19, 2008
By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth --Times are tough, and they're likely to get tougher, so my question is this; Should you, or should you not, consider a move toward corporate re-engineering? Whether directly or indirectly, your business will...

Expectation Alignment Key to 'Promise Management'
September 05, 2008
by Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth --The art and science behind making commitments and managing expectations has always been a critical skill set for senior executives and entrepreneurs to master. In fact, understanding how to come out on the...

It's All In The Message
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By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth --Top CEOs understand the power, influence, and leverage created by great messaging. Do you ever find yourself sitting back and marveling at those chief executives who always seem to have the right thing...