Connecticut

Design-build is the contracting method every owner should consider for their next project

As we are coming out of the latest economic doldrums, you may be asking yourself if it is time to expand and prepare for the future. Many ar...

Reduce operating costs up to 20% through building commissioning

It is now the standard for newly constructed buildings to be equipped with complex, high-tech, power, lighting, comfort, communications, sec...

DEP holds hearing on proposed revisions to Conn.'s ESA list of endangered species

A Public Hearing for interested parties to express their views on the proposed revisions to Connecticut's ESA List of Special Concern, Threa...

Commercial real estate lending mid-year 2009: No pain, no gain

Bill Gates once said that "Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose." The seduction of success in ...

Designing accessible sports fields for all levels of abilities

Over the years, LADA has had the opportunity to design new landscapes that were specifically targeted to serve disabled and wheelchair bound...

Buttermilk Farms decision links municipal leverage in subdivision applications

One of the more persistent issues in Connecticut land use law is the extent to which a town may require a developer to make "off-site" impro...

Optimism still high in the city of New Haven for economic growth and development

The New Haven County developers, investors, property owners and real estate brokers are continuing to approach the fourth quarter of 2009 wi...

IREM's 2009 new benchmarking study of office bldgs. now available

Total collections for suburban office complexes nationwide in 2008 increased a slight 1.3% from 2007 levels to $19.56 per s/f of net rentabl...

Greater Hartford BOMA President's Message

On Thursday, September 10th, Greater Hartford BOMA's Allied (Vendor) Members hosted a Trade Show at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods. It's been 5 y...

Southern Connecticut BOMA President's Message

Welcome back from the summer vacation. I hope everyone had some time to rest and visit with friends and family. On September 4th, twelve fis...