The following is a selection of media placements for Great Ink clients and a summary of each.
Client
Thornton Tomasetti
Date
January 2026
Steel Transformation
Michael Cropper, P.E., and Michael Wood, P.E., Thornton Tomasetti
summary
The January 2026 issue of Modern Steel Construction features the repositioning of 600 Fifth Street NW in Washington, D.C. The 1970s brutalist building with a concrete frame served as the HQ for WMATA, the DMV’s public transit agency. Working with architect Pickard Chilton, Thornton Tomasetti transformed the building into a modern corporate HQ and steel additions were at the center of the design. Learn more about the repositioning and engineering work involving steel here.
Client
Pickard Chilton
Date
January 2, 2026
Transwestern Breaks Ground on Next Phase of The RO in Houston
summary
Transwestern announced the groundbreaking for the second phase of development at The RO, a visionary mixed-use development on 17 acres in Houston, TX. Deliveries in this phase include Retail Village, and The Clayon, a 317-unit luxury residential tower designed by Pickard Chilton. In addition to The Clayton, Pickard Chilton also imagined the site’s overall masterplan and designed The RO’s initial office building, which is fully leased. Learn more about The RO’s second development phase.
Client
Waterton
Date
December 31, 2025
Chicago investment firm buys 555-unit Country Club Lakes apartments for $94.4 million
By Dan Macdonald
summary
Waterton has purchased the 555-unit Country Club Lakes apartments in South Jacksonville, FL. Country Club Lakes offers one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments with one and two baths. Residents can enjoy a comprehensive amenities package.
“Although Jacksonville has experienced elevated supply in recent years, the construction pipeline is slowing, and strong economic growth in the region continues to drive demand for quality rental housing.” said Jeremy Stern, senior vice president, acquisitions, Waterton. Learn more about the transaction here.
Client
Waterton
Date
December 31, 2025
Institutional Play: Waterton Bets on Warner Center Growth with Second Major 2025 Acquisition
By David Nusbaum
summary
Waterton, a national real estate investor and operator, has acquired the 395-unit Motif apartment community in the Woodland Hills area of Los Angeles. Situated at 21021 Erwin Street in the Warner Center masterplanned community, the building was constructed in 2015 and comprises one-, two-, and three-bedroom units. Waterton will rebrand the property as Sorrel at Warner Center, and plans renovations for the units such as new countertops, lighting, plumbing and general cosmetic updates. Read more about the acquisition and plans for the building in the Los Angeles Times.
Client
Ariel Property Advisors
Date
December 30, 2025
2026 Commercial Real Estate Lookahead: The Asset Classes to Watch
By Mike Seemuth
summary
Commercial Observer takes a look at a variety of sectors in New York City, including housing, retail, AI / data centers, and office and features conversations with industry experts, who share what we can expect from these sectors in 2026. Shimon Shkury, president and founder of Ariel Property Advisors is quoted, weighing in on the housing market.
Client
Landmark Properties
Date
December 24, 2025
148-unit housing development approved for east of Boone
By Nick Fogleman
summary
Landmark Properties, in a joint venture with HC2 Capital, LLC and Peninsula Investments, announced the acquisition of a 40.05-acre site in Boone, North Carolina, and revealed plans to develop The Retreat at Boone, a new, cottage-style off-campus student housing community with 625-beds near Appalachian State. Landmark Construction will serve as the project’s general contractor, while Niles Bolton Associates has been retained as the architect. The Retreat at Boone will feature 148 units in a mix of three to five bedrooms. Delivery is planned for the 2027-2028 academic year. Learn more about The Retreat at Boone here.
Client
Ariel Property Advisors, MdeAS Architects, Stuart Saft
Date
December 23, 2025
2025 Year in Review
summary
New York Real Estate Journal published its annual year in review Q&A with industry professionals. Click on each professional to check out insights from Sebastien Coles of MdeAS Architects; Shimon Shkury of Ariel Property Advisors; and Stuart Saft at Holland & Knight.
Client
Castle Lanterra
Date
December 17, 2025
Finding the Oasis, Avoiding the Mirage
By Michael Miller
summary
An article in NAA’s Units magazine looks ahead at 2026 and what it brings for the rental housing sector. Industry experts share insight on renter expectations, challenges, operations trends, and more. Elie Rieder, CEO of Castle Lanterra touches on proptech and its use in the management of multifamily properties to automate tasks and help operators scale more efficiently. Read the full outlook here.
Client
Thornton Tomasetti
Date
December 17, 2025
New York City Scaffolding Gets a Makeover
By Leslie Nemo
summary
An article in ENR East talks about changes to New York City’s sidewalk sheds and FISP laws, dictating how long sheds can stay up for things like building renovations, facade inspections and more. ENR reporter Leslie Nemo talks with industry experts, including said Gary Mancini, managing principal at Thornton Tomasetti and said Jonathan Ehrlich, CEO of software company T2D2, Read the full story here.