We're capping off this week with another round up of news and announcements from members of the BuiltWorlds network. This week: PlanGrid, Procore, DEWALT, Caterpillar, CBRE, Mortenson Construction
Developer Hines showing sizable interest in wood buildings
Hightower and VTS merger marks major leap for CRE
CBRE, CH2M, Fluor, Granite, JLL, Parsons all Among Most Ethical Firms
Good ethics is good business. Most of us want to believe that, but the Ethisphere Institute says it has proof. This week, the group released its 10th annual list of the World’s Most Ethical Companies, and several familiar names are on it. Read on.
Hard Hat Hub launches new app for employers
On buying spree, CBRE adds ESI + Johnson Controls unit
Los Angeles-based real estate giant CBRE has acquired both Environmental Systems, Inc., a leading systems integrator, and the Global WorkPlace Solutions unit of Johnson Controls.
Goose Island 2.0 panel eyes more sustainable future
Cities are forecast to grow exponentially in the coming decades. So urban redevelopment needs to be both 'smart' and sustainable. On March 17, CBRE's Dan Lyne will moderate an expert panel that includes J. Michael Drew of Structured Development, R2's Matt Garrison, and UI Labs' Caralynn Nowinski, all discussing Goose Island's role in that larger picture.
