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Savills Expands EMEA Data Centre Advisory Team with New Appointment

(IN BRIEF) Savills has bolstered its EMEA data centre advisory team by bringing in Rupert Duckworth as an associate director at the company’s Margaret Street head office. With over six years of experience in the real estate sector, specializing in … Read the full press release

Losinger Marazzi Secures Four Sustainable Building Projects Worth €410 Million in Switzerland

(IN BRIEF) Bouygues Construction’s Swiss subsidiary, Losinger Marazzi, has been awarded four building projects in Switzerland with a combined value of 401 million Swiss francs (€410 million). These projects are dedicated to sustainability and low-carbon solutions, aligning with the country’s … Read the full press release

Plenitude Expands Its Renewable Portfolio with Acquisition of Three U.S. Solar Parks from EDPR

(IN BRIEF) Plenitude, a renewable energy company and subsidiary of Eni New Energy US Inc., has signed an agreement with EDP Renováveis (EDPR) to acquire an 80% equity stake in three operational photovoltaic plants in the United States. The Cattlemen … Read the full press release

Logicor Strengthens Bologna Presence with Sustainable Warehouse Redevelopment

(IN BRIEF) Logicor, a prominent European logistics real estate owner, manager, and developer, has completed a redevelopment project in San Giorgio di Piano, Italy, enhancing its sustainability features. The project transformed the site, previously occupied by Mercatone Uno, into a … Read the full press release

Skanska Commits SEK 2 Billion Investment to Lindhagen’s Olivin Office Building

(IN BRIEF) Skanska is set to invest SEK 2 billion in Olivin, an office building that marks the initial phase of development in the Lindhagen neighborhood. This substantial investment also includes a construction contract valued at approximately SEK 1 billion, … Read the full press release

EQT AB Increases Total Shares to 1.25 Billion in December 2023

(IN BRIEF) EQT AB (publ) (“EQT”) has reported that as of December 29, 2023, the total number of shares amounts to 1,245,929,967, with 1,244,700,306 being ordinary shares and 1,229,661 being class C shares, resulting in a total of 1,244,823,272.10 votes. … Read the full press release

Nordic Investment Bank and Wellbeing Services County Collaborate on €70 Million Hospital Expansion in Finland

(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has entered into a 20-year EUR 70 million loan agreement with the Wellbeing Services County (WSC) of North Savo, Finland, to fund the expansion and renovation of the “Uusi Sydän” central hospital and … Read the full press release

Skanska Secures $81 Million Contract for Renovation of Historic War Memorial Building in Nashville

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has entered into a contract with the State of Tennessee for the extensive renovation of the iconic War Memorial Building in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. Valued at USD 81 million (approximately SEK 860 million), this project will be … Read the full press release

Skanska Invests CZK 1 Billion in Eco-Friendly Residential Project in Prague

(IN BRIEF) Skanska is committing CZK 1 billion (approximately SEK 480 million) to fund the second phase of the Modransky cukrovar residential development project in Prague, Czech Republic. This phase will encompass 126 apartments and six commercial units, and it … Read the full press release

Jörg Vocke Appointed CEO of Siemens Real Estate, Succeeding Zsolt Sluitner

(IN BRIEF) Effective from March 1, 2024, Jörg Vocke will take over as the new CEO of Siemens Real Estate (SRE), the real estate subsidiary of Siemens. Reporting directly to Ralf P. Thomas, Chief Financial Officer of Siemens AG, Vocke … Read the full press release

EBRD Partners with Housing Bank to Promote Green Investment in Jordan

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is facilitating environmentally friendly investment in Jordan through its Green Economy Financing Facility (GEFF) by granting a $15 million (€13.8 million) loan to the Housing Bank (HBTF). This funding package … Read the full press release

EIB Commits €100 Million to Boost Affordable and Sustainable Housing in Rostock

(IN BRIEF) In a significant development, the European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a €100 million loan to support WIRO Wohnen in Rostock Wohnungsgesellschaft mbH, the municipal housing company in Rostock, Germany. This funding will aid WIRO in constructing 561 … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Provides €70 Million to Enhance Elderly Care Facilities of Vivium Zorggroep

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €70 million loan agreement with Stichting Vivium Zorggroep to support the organization’s investment plans until 2030. Vivium plans to modernize its building management approach, adapt its facilities for new care … Read the full press release

EQT Infrastructure to Acquire Majority Stake in Heritage Environmental Services, Advancing Industrial Waste Management

(IN BRIEF) EQT Infrastructure has announced its acquisition of a majority stake in Heritage Environmental Services (HES), a leading US provider of sustainability and industrial waste management services. The move aligns with EQT’s focus on investing in businesses that offer … Read the full press release

European Investment Fund and CDP Real Asset SGR Partner to Allocate €300 Million for Social Housing in Italy

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF), a part of the EIB Group, has joined forces with CDP Real Asset SGR, a subsidiary of Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, to allocate €300 million towards social housing programs in Italy. This groundbreaking … Read the full press release

Logicor’s Flagship Redevelopment of Logicor Park Daventry Achieves Construction Milestone

(IN BRIEF) Logicor, a prominent European logistics real estate owner, manager, and developer, has achieved a significant construction milestone in the redevelopment of its flagship UK scheme, Logicor Park Daventry. Acquired in 2021, the site is being transformed into three … Read the full press release

Wereldhave Secures USD 50 Million US Private Placement Notes in Debt Funding Deal

(IN BRIEF) Wereldhave, a real estate investment company, has signed an agreement with US institutional investors to issue US Private Placement notes (USPP) worth USD 50 million with a seven-year tenor. This transaction follows a similar one in July 2023 … Read the full press release

KORE Insulation Introduces Low Carbon EPS Insulation for High-Efficiency Housing Development in Northern Ireland

(IN BRIEF) KORE Insulation has launched its low carbon EPS insulation, which has been selected for use in the Cloughan View housing development in Ballyclare, Northern Ireland, comprising 127 units and developed by the Braidwater Group. The high energy efficiency … Read the full press release

EIB Grants €34 Million Loan to Support Social Housing in Milan’s Sarpi District

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided a €34 million loan to the Ca’ Granda Fund, managed by Investire SGR, to support the construction of new social housing units in central Milan. Over 200 apartments in the Sarpi … Read the full press release

Platform_ Completes Glasgow’s Largest Build-to-Rent Scheme, Bringing Modern Living to the City Center

(IN BRIEF) Platform_ has successfully completed its Build-to-Rent (BTR) development in Glasgow’s City Centre, which provides 498 homes and is the largest of its kind in Scotland. Constructed by GRAHAM and designed by Keppie Design, this iconic 20-story building offers … Read the full press release