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Event executives got a look at San Antonio's convention center expansion this week as similar construction ideas in Austin remain in limbo. 
The Henry B Gonzalez Convention Center showcased its $325M expansion at the International Association of Exhibitions and Events' trade show, known as Expo! Expo! With an attendance of 2,500, the convention gives the Alamo City a chance to pitch itself alongside…
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Austin ISD Sells Bulk Of Its Surplus Property
The Austin Independent School District appears to be on track to clear an estimated $60M by unloading eight parcels of excess land, including the district's current headquarters. Trustees put the parcels on the market 14 months ago. The board approved…
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Duel To The Death — And Beyond — For Central Texas Film Locations
Austin and San Antonio are duking it out over film locations, with each locking down a new production recently. "Fear The Walking Dead" has at least two shooting locations in the Austin area: near the Dell Diamond in Round Rock and in…
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Miniature Horses In Commercial Buildings? If They're Service Animals, The Answer Is Yes
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Board in Charlotte, North Carolina, earlier this year allowed the use of miniature horses as service animals in the classroom. An alternative to dogs, more Americans with disabilities are turning to horses because of their longevity and intelligence.…
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The Beginner's Guide To CRE Tech: How Blockchain Could Transform Industrial Real EstateBlockchain technology could soon revolutionize industrial real estate. By creating a more efficient documentation and record-keeping process to track the transport of goods, this cutting-edge technology could reshape how logistics and industrial supply chains function and get goods to consumers faster. Blockchain is the system on which bitcoin — the digital currency that continues to hit record-breaking values — is built. The digital ledger tracks all aspects of a deal, sharing a secure and transparent list of transactional records across a network of individuals and companies. For example, blockchain technology could allow real estate investors to transfer property titles digitally and securely from one party to the next. |
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Going Green: The Evolution Of Building Sustainability And Certification SystemsMake no bones about it. Americans work a lot. With most of the population clocking an average 40 to 50 hours per week and spending an estimated 90% of their time indoors, ensuring the health and well-being of employees has become essential for modern-day businesses. While building certification systems have been around for more than a decade, they have more recently grown in popularity as the trend of wellness is embraced by corporations across the country. In the push for better buildings and a healthier workforce, LEED, WELL and Fitwel have emerged as trusted methods to evaluate an office building and its suitability for companies and their employees. |
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