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Peak Construction to Complete Two Tenant Improvement Projects at 1 MSF Industrial Building in Joliet, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

JOLIET, ILL. — Peak Construction Corp. will complete two tenant improvement projects at NorthPoint Development’s Third Coast Intermodal Hub Building 1 in Joliet. The first build-out totals 303,053 square feet and features a clear height of 40 feet, 25 dock doors, one drive-in door, 59 trailer stalls, 164 car spaces, 2,500 square feet of office space and two remote restrooms. The second project is an expansion for an existing tenant for whom Peak previously built out its space. The expansion adds 431,627 square feet with a clear height of 40 feet, 49 dock doors, one drive-in door, 97 trailer stalls, 204 car spaces, 5,500 square feet of office space and a remote restroom. Both projects are slated for completion in fourth-quarter 2025. The architect is studioNorth. Peak completed construction of the 1 million-square-foot building in 2024.

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Darland Delivers 60,000 SF Industrial Facility for Mid-States Utility in Papillion, Nebraska

by Kristin Harlow

PAPILLION, NEB. — Darland Construction Co. has completed a nearly 60,000-square-foot industrial facility for Mid-States Utility Trailer Sales in Papillion. The project is located just off Highway 50 and I-80 and serves as a regional hub for the semi-trailer dealer. The development features a trailer shop, parts warehouse, driver’s lounge and administrative offices. A notable aspect of the project includes more than 11 acres of exterior paving designed to accommodate the extensive inventory and traffic flow of large semi-trailers. Mid-States Utility operates four locations across Nebraska, Iowa and South Dakota.

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Fortec to Redevelop Former Ambulance Warehouse in Metro Chicago into Early Education Center

by Kristin Harlow

VERNON HILLS, ILL. — Fortec has acquired a 15,040-square-foot former ambulance warehouse at 401 W. Sullivan Drive in the Chicago suburb of Vernon Hills. The $1.7 million acquisition is part of a $5 million investment to transform the property into The Nest School-Vernon Hills, an early education center scheduled to open in spring 2026. Fortec has signed a lease with The Nest Schools, a childhood education operator with more than 50 schools nationwide. Construction is scheduled to begin this month, with planned improvements including a full interior renovation, the addition of an outdoor playground and a modern redesign led by New Look Architecture. The property formerly served as a Superior Ambulance headquarters. Fortec is financing the project with a lender partner and expects to complete construction by mid-2026. Northmarq’s Milo Spector represented Fortec in the deal.

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Fairstead Buys Dallas Affordable Housing Property, Plans $24M Renovation

by Taylor Williams

DALLAS — Fairstead, a New York-based affordable housing owner-operator, has acquired Royal Crest, a 167-unit complex in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas, with plans to undertake a $24 million renovation. Built in 1969, Royal Crest consists of 12 buildings that house 16 one-bedroom units, 120 two-bedroom residences and 31 three-bedroom apartments. Units are reserved for households earning between 50 and 60 percent of the area median income. Renovations will include an overhaul of common areas, unit interiors, building exteriors and mechanical systems. New amenities will include a clubhouse, dedicated resident services office, laundry facilities and a community room. Capital One provided financing for the renovation, which is expected to be complete next fall. Hooker DeJong Inc. is the architect for the project, and FTK Construction Services is the general contractor. Hudson Housing Capital is the tax credit equity syndicator.

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JLL Arranges Construction Loan for 218-Unit Multifamily Project in Houston

by Taylor Williams

HOUSTON — JLL has arranged a construction loan of an undisclosed amount for Clock Tower Residences, a multifamily project that will be located in the Heights area of Houston. Clock Tower Residences will consist of 214 traditional residential units, four live-work units and a food-and-beverage concept on the ground floor. Residential amenities will include multiple lounges, coworking spaces and media rooms, as well as a fitness and wellness center. Colby Mueck, Michael Johnson, Davis Burnett and James Lovell of JLL arranged the four-year loan through Veritex Community Bank on behalf of the borrower, a joint venture between Houston-based Radom Capital and Charlotte-based Asana Partners.

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Partnership Completes 56-Unit Affordable Housing Project in West San Antonio

by Taylor Williams

SAN ANTONIO — A partnership between OCI Development, an affiliate of Atlantic Pacific Cos. and Opportunity Home San Antonio has completed Vista at Reed, a 56-unit affordable housing project on the city’s west side. Vista at Reed features two- and three-bedroom units, almost all of which are reserved for households earning 60 percent or less of the area median income. Residents have access to business and fitness centers, laundry facilities, arts and recreational activities and health and wellness programming. PNC Bank financed construction of the project, which began in spring 2024.

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Procopio Tops Out 92-Unit Multifamily Project in Marlborough, Massachusetts

by Taylor Williams

MARLBOROUGH, MASS. — Locally based developer The Procopio Cos. has topped out 57 Main, a 92-unit multifamily project located in the western Boston suburb of Marlborough. Designed by The Architectural Team and built by Angus Construction, 57 Main will feature 52 one-bedroom apartments and 40 two-bedroom apartments, as well as 3,220 square feet of ground-floor retail space and a landscaped courtyard facing Union Park. Completion is slated for next spring.

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Limited Liability Company Breaks Ground on 32-Unit Multifamily Project in Red Bank, New Jersey

by Taylor Williams

RED BANK, N.J. — A limited liability company doing business as Thrive RB LLC has broken ground on a 32-unit multifamily project in the Northern New Jersey community of Red Bank, located near the Jersey Shore. Known as THRIVE Red Bank, the three-story building is being developed as housing for neurodivergent individuals. Five units will be subject to income restrictions, and the remainder will be private-pay housing. Completion is slated for 2027.

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Essex Real Estate Capital Secures $46M Construction Loan for Chandler Innovation Park in Arizona

by Amy Works

CHANDLER, ARIZ. — Essex Real Estate Capital Advisors has secured a $46 million construction loan for Chandler Innovation Park, a Class A speculative industrial development in Chandler. The sponsor is Colorado-based DPC Development Cos. The loan was secured through Principal Asset Management. Situated on 21.3 acres, Chandler Innovation Park will feature a 39,387-square-foot building, a 99,222-square-foot building and a 189,167-square-foot asset. The three buildings will be front-park, rear-load facilities designed for manufacturing and logistics users. Construction began in July 2025, with completion scheduled for August 2026. Alcorn Construction is serving as general contractor. Lee & Associates is handling leasing for the project.

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Kraus-Anderson Breaks Ground on $39M Graham Park Exhibition Center in Rochester, Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow

ROCHESTER, MINN. — Kraus-Anderson has broken ground on the $39 million Graham Park Exhibition Center in Rochester. The multipurpose facility will serve as a year-round hub for sports events, concerts, livestock and horse shows, trade shows and cultural celebrations in southeast Minnesota. Designed by LHB Architecture and CRW Architecture + Design Group, the 80,000-square-foot property will feature a 49,000-square-foot main area with retractable seating for up to 1,500 people, a 16,500-square-foot warm-up arena for pre-event activities and an outdoor activity pad for flexible outdoor events. The project will also include space for 250 portable stalls and accommodations for visitors, exhibitor and animals. Completion is slated for early 2027.

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