The following is a selection of media placements for Great Ink clients and a summary of each.
Rubenstein Partners
May 20, 2020
By Natalie Wong and Jennifer Surane
Bloomberg reports about large banks and financial firms in NYC looking elsewhere for space to let workers spread out, as the pandemic fuels anxiety about public transportation and dense urban offices. Rubenstein Partners, which owns offices in northern New Jersey and Stamford, Connecticut, has gotten inquiries on “several hundred thousand square feet” of space, mostly from New York-anchored firms, according to Brandon Huffman, a principal at the firm. Real estate brokers and landlords have also seen a surge in interest for offices outside New York from media and technology companies and law firms.
Waterton
May 19, 2020
By Matt Baker
An article in REJournals.com focuses on the challenges faced by the senior housing industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. The high population of at-risk residents—due to their age and possibly their health, depending on the facility’s acuity level—has put a target on these properties. David Schwartz, CEO of Waterton (which owns an operating interest in Pathway to Living) comments on this challenge.
Thornton Tomasetti
May 19, 2020
Islam Hussein has joined international engineering firm Thornton Tomasetti as a vice president in the firm’s Applied Science practice. Hussein has more than 19 years of aerospace engineering experience, and will be charged with the launch of the firm’s new Space Systems group, an advanced science and technology research and development program targeting the space systems industry.
Virtual Doorman
May 19, 2020
Virtual Doorman, a New York-based provider of remote doorman and security services, is expanding its services to Texas, adding Matthew Barnes as business development associate in the region.
Barnes will be responsible for sales and business development, and will work on implementing the company’s emergency plan during the COVID-19 pandemic. Barnes joins Virtual Doorman after working for a Houston-based business intelligence company as an intelligence analyst.
Thornton Tomasetti, EW Howell
May 18, 2020
By Kim Slowey
Experts from the construction industry talk with Construction Dive about preparing for the next pandemic. Sources include John Finamore of EW Howell Construction Group and Marguerite Pinto of Thornton Tomasetti.
Waterton
May 17, 2020
By Chuck Sudo
The coronavirus pandemic is highlighting the need — and current lack — of middle-market senior housing, but Covid-19 may also be opening the door for investors and operators to meet growing demand for this product. Pathway to Living Director of Acquisitions and Strategic Partnerships Patrick DiMaano talked with Senior Housing News about the trend.
May 2020
By Barbara Horwitz-Bennett
Thornton Tomasetti Principal Jeff Callow contributes to an Architectural Record article on structural steel use in arenas and stadiums.
Avison Young
May 15, 2020
While New York State has been on pause, Avison Young’s Tri-State Investment Sales group has moved ahead—closing deals, launching new assignments and hosting webinars for clients. The closed deals include the $28.712-million sale of a retail condominium at 1683 Third Ave. on the Upper East Side; the $16.75-million sale of 177 Franklin St. in TriBeCa; and the $10.2-million sale of the leasehold interest at 286 Lenox Ave. in Harlem.
The Praedium Group
May 2020
By Les Shaver
An article in UNITS magazine’s May 2020 issue focuses on thoughtful touches that resonate with residents, which go beyond luxury amenities and finishes. Chris Hughes, principal and co-chief investment officer at The Praedium Group, talks about the free coffee offered to residents at each of the firm’s properties each morning, and how it helps to draw a connection with each resident.