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“We continue to be a smaller firm that
focuses on specific markets—we are not
scattered across the country,” says Lauren
Brockman, Principal of Allied Orion Holdings
LLC. “From a development standpoint,
we stick in a city that we have feet on the
ground with people who understand the local
markets, and the various little factions within
that submarket.”
ALLIED ORION
HOLDINGS
TIMBERLAND PARTNERS
Firm continues to build on reputation
of providing outstanding care to
secondary and tertiary markets
AYRE & OXFORD
Edmonton continues to grow and
is in need of effective property
management – Ayre and Oxford
deliver
Inspired spaces
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With you and for you, we create buildings that are distinctly yours,
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Inspired spaces distinct design With you and for
PARTNER. PERFECT. COLLABORATION IS THE LEDCOR WAY
While all the markers point to positive growth, t
100 COVER story ALLIED ORION HOLDINGS, LLC Allie
16 HOUSTON FIRST CORPORATION Project will revolut
56 SRM MANAGEMENT SRM Development closely monitor
105 PROVIDENCE MANAGEMENT COMPANY PMC shifts foc
FMI Construction Forecast Third Quarter 2014
NRCI Score 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
The Challenges of Construction Xanterra extends p
amount of work to get in there, get staged and ge
Neal Richards Group CEO Derrick Evers LOCATIO
Silver. Energy efficiency is a key goal for Neal R
Marriott Marquies Ground View – The 1,000-room Ma
As part of these efforts, Houston First looked fo
A Diverse Portfolio FORMA adds two education
server racks surrounded by catwalks on the up- pe
Grand Canyon Skywalk Transparent Quality App
est benefits of employee ownership, according to M
West Facade
“As part of the city’s commitment to environmen-
High-Profile Progressive Designs ARC promotes sus
A WIDELY RECOGNIZED TEAM Over the years, ARC has
UMMS ASC - Vanderwarker hopes to one day crea
Albert Sherman Center Project New England Lab rec
Interior South Concourse West – New concourses at
AMBITIOUS PROJECT GOALS The project has several k
A FOCUS ON SUSTAINABILITY Crews working on the te
Economy Lot – Utility work begins in the economy
Meeting a Growing Need High cost of living broade
need assistance with housing,” Lutes says. “We ma
page 39 Government of the
One of the largest and most respected civil contr
known projects, including the Golden Gate Bridge,
Hewitt-Robinson Flyover – another direct-connect
“I’ve heard that this effort has been referred to
Major Infrastructure Improvements Territorial gov
Along the way, the project teams will construct e
page 44 Fairmount Properties
Lobby Exterior view Creating Landmarks Republi
use development’s second phase, and Republic Prop
Kent Kent – Interior
With College Town Kent, the development was the
College Town Rochester will likely have a similar
In an effort to offer new business, leisure and c
“The promenade is the main pedestrian core for t
Embracing Challenges Skill set and experience lea
MIDWEST WINDOW SYSTEMS, LLC Midwest Window System
page 54 Scannell Properties
Bringing In The Business New business p
By managing the properties Armstrong Devel- opmen
Identifying Creative Build-to-Suit Solutions
matter of weeks and take on a variety of differ-
The Challenges of Developing for Google SRM De
“We have a chilled beam system, which is a sys-
Showcasing Innovation Conta
of the densest, highest household income aver- ag
Success via Strong Partnerships m the cor
The majority of the company’s projects are ne- go
Satiating Domestic Demand Valent BioSciences Corp
mode of action that can knock down resistant popu
A Diversified Real Estate Investment Firm Va
dispositions, asset management and leasing, so ou
High-Quality Management, Construction Among exist
service. We may be small, but we’ve worked on sig
“It’s an exciting property,” Ebner says. “There’s
page 96 The Galman Group p
Setting the Standard Edmonton continues to grow a
In addition, Ayre and Oxford, Inc. received the W
In real estate, being ethical and having our clie
recent decades. The mall is anchored with a No Fr
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We continue to grow [and] continue to be involved
Pacific Quorum PRESIDENT John Peccia LOCATION
the Whistler area are strata hotels and require m
We want to continue to grow and continue to deliv
The Right Insurance Solutions for
Serving Overlooked Markets Firm continues to bui
for quality as it continues to grow, thanks in p
tensive rebranding. We hire a locally-based ad ag
A MOVE INTO PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT and not
“Our focus will always be on growing our com- p
R&E Development is one of the most trustworthy
wild card, and you really cannot control it. We t
Creating Value in Unexpected Places A frontrunne
“We do really well with catering our properties t
SEEING VALUE IN OVERLOOKED PROPERTIES Crown Acqui
Striving for the Best Catalyst Property Solutions
“We have a number of distressed properties that w
Founded On Sound Principles Aegis Community Ma
ASSEMBLING THE RIGHT TEAM Aegis Community Managem
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A clear positive aspect of having a relatively yo
Transforming Communities
IMPROVING PROPERTIES AND COMMUNITIES The Galman G
“The clubhouse was long, narrow and basically fun
page 140 UrbanCore Development 1
Industry Specialization Allied Orion Holdings st
not exactly in it. That neighborhood is just a ve
Shorehaven
eastern United States. The company, whose annual
“We developed the property in conjunction wi
Capitalizing on Successful Markets Providen
SUMMIT BAY CONSTRUCTION INC. Summit Bay Construct
Greenville, South Carolina. There are some re- al
Creating Unique Products Each of P.B. Bell’s dev
“The design may be similar as it relates to [the
It’s a mixed-use development, so there will be a
ally show off the amenity offerings and the visio
Creating a True Home Attention to
numerous energy-saving and green features in its
Promoting Sustainability Firm co
the opposite approach and create a model that is
Al. Neyer, LLC SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, DESIGN/BU
and Cincinnati’s Urban Design Review Board approv
“From a construction standpoint, it is challengin
Thriving During Uncertain Times An owner of
we are able to buy at great prices, and we get gr
“The idea is that we are not necessarily tied to
Developing Unmatched Luxury RXR Realty brings a n
“This particular team is highly experienced with
have a team that brainstormed very hard to an- ti
LRC Construction, LLC is proud to have been selec
In addition, the clubhouse will feature a swim- m
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Growing a Successful Business Model America
Platinum Certified affordable housing communi- ty
Carroll Organization LOCATION Atlanta, Georgia
Other recent major purchases include assets in Or
Perfecting the Senior Living Model Greystone cons
With three-plus decades of experience in senior l
The last thing they need to be concerned about is
DELIVERING A ONE-OF-A-KIND EXPERIENCE The team at
Bijou Properties CONSTRUCTION DIRECTOR Matthew
help heat the pool, which helps the payback on it
The first-floor day care center also caters to thes
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Proco
Maximizing the Value of Urban Infill UrbanCore
mostly about a focus and a desire to improve cond
Sustainable, Urban Quality Latest efforts embody
A lot of the apartments have almost full-height g
With ground floor retail and community facility sp
Understanding the Twin Cities Market Operational
One of Greco Real Estate’s most recent efforts, t
tion in the Twin Cities market will only grow. Th
page 1
Community-Minded Schools In an effort to accommod
“Energy conservation is achieved by input from ex
located in a neighbourhood that affords ocean vie
Building Success Renovations of district facilit
Another building undergoing renovations is Ro- ge
Reaching Out to the Community MIXED USE FACILI
Harvard folks from the Cambridge side of the rive
Well Worth the Wait First residence hall project
parking areas. We actually had to provide staged
Second Floor Hallway After Renovation – After ima
which will be completed in multiple stages, will
Graduating With Distinction Hallmark Campus Comm
must remain creative and overcome various site ch
Making a Big Commitment The Cr
graphs,” Bamman says. “What was interesting was t
Significant Campus Upgrades University projects l
construction manager and constructor. All three c
Engineering Growth In Alaska Project will
ly wanted to show off their craft, according to W
Colorado School of Mines DIRECTOR OF CAPITAL PL
Perhaps the most impressive addition to the campu
Focused on Student Success New effort brings stude
values. It reflects our focus on our students and
Unique Design Solutions Cannon
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needs change. The kitchen and café space and some
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