Archive for May 2011
Iowa CCIM chapter wins award
The Iowa chapter of Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) Institute won a President’s Cup Award in a competition sponsored the national organization. The award, which is intended to recognize local CCIM chapters for innovative and …
Read MoreBNIM’s Berkebile to speak at COSC luncheon
Bob Berkebile, a principal of BNIM Architects, will be the featured speaker at Center on Sustainable Communities’ (COSC) Sustainable Commercial Development luncheon on May 25. The event is scheduled to take place from 11:30 a.m. …
Read MoreMercy Clinics makes skywalk move
On May 2, Mercy Clinics relocated its flagship Quick Care Clinic to the skywalk level of Capital Square from the Equitable Building. A spokeswoman with Mercy Clinics said the move to the approximately 2,000-square-foot space …
Read MoreStudents recognized for architecture drawings
The Iowa Architectural Foundation announced the winners of its third annual Architecture by Children Drawing Contest. More than 150 entries in nine Iowa regions were submitted by students in grades K-3 and 4-6 who were …
Read MoreEPA kicks off Energy Star building competition
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Energy Star program launched its annual National Building Competition. Teams representing 245 commercial buildings around the country will contend for the “Battle of the Buildings” championship. Using Portfolio Manager, …
Read MoreSigned Lease Transactions (Week of May 2)
K&V Homes has leased 1,600 square feet of space at Crossroads Business Park, 2003-2155 S.E. 37th St. in Grimes. The tenant was represented by BJ Connolly of Iowa Realty Commercial. The landlord, Crossroads Business Park …
Read MoreDigitaLink: Tim Zarley
Tim Zarley, managing partner of Zarley Firm PLC, discusses a career path that led from banking to patent law.…
Read MoreVIDEO: A Closer Look – David Murray
David Murray, president and CEO of ARAG North America, talks about his new leadership role in the company.…
Read MoreGM, Ford sales indicate strong month for autos
General Motors Co. and Ford Motor Co. reported strong U.S. sales gains in April, as high gasoline prices drove consumer demand for fuel-efficient cars, Reuters reported.
Auto sales are an early indicator each month of …
Read MoreInternet industry using huge amounts of electricity
The Internet uses more electricity in America than the auto industry uses to make cars and trucks. Yet, despite all the talk about the nation’s aging power grid, utility experts say they can easily handle …
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