Midwest

FBI warns that cybercriminals are impersonating construction companies

The FBI’s cyber division has released an important alert to businesses across the United States warning that cybercriminals are impersonating construction companies and using business…

Still chasing the problem: Twin Cities still short of affordable multifamily developments

The multifamily market has remained strong throughout the pandemic, even during the worst days of COVID-19. But that doesn’t mean that this sector doesn’t face…

Schafer Richardson boosts Twin Cities’ affordable-housing supply with Timber and Tie

Schafer Richardson has completed its newest affordable housing project in the Northeast Arts District of Minneapolis. The project, Timber and Tie, is a mixed-use building…

Berkadia Powerhouse Poll: Investors, bankers expect big second half in multifamily sector

Yes, COVID-19 is still casting a pall on the U.S. economy, especially now that mask mandates and other restrictions might be returning because of the…

Boosting employee energy: Is three days in the office a week the magic formula?

Remember when a growing number of employers planned to bring their workers back to the office shortly after the Labor Day holiday? The rise of…

The Midwest’s essential retail recovery: Q&A with Anne Perrault, Director at Stan Johnson Company

The effects of the pandemic exacerbated an existing trend in the net lease space toward “essential” retail investments, pushing certain segments to record levels of…

Flynn Properties acquires 20 select-service hotels

Flynn Properties Inc. in a joint venture with Värde Partners has acquired 20 select-service hotels in a $211 million deal with Apple Hospitality REIT. The deal…

Minnesota’s Sun50: Dedicated to protecting construction workers from the sun’s rays

Construction workers face plenty of dangers on job sites. Injury is just a misstep or equipment failure away. But there’s another danger that these workers…

Squinting hard to find bright spots in the office market

The last 18 months have been tough on the U.S. office market. The COVID-19 pandemic has kept many companies in work-from-home mode. And the future…

U.S. Great Lakes-Seaway shipping bounces back with big cargo increases in June

U.S. Great Lakes ports and the St. Lawrence Seaway are reporting a surge in cargo shipments to feed domestic construction and manufacturing activity and global…

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