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For decades, there has been one name in commercial HVAC synonymous with quality, expertise, and the highest levels of customer service: Air Control Systems. From design and engineering to installation and service, we are Southern California’s leading commercial HVAC provider.
Founded in 1991, ACS’s humble beginnings began with four employees doing commercial projects and providing HVAC services. Today, ACS employs nearly 200 people, offering specialized expertise in a full range of commercial HVAC services.
At Air Control Systems, our scope of work includes everything from design/build, new construction to tenant improvement, building remodel, controls, mechanical piping, preventative maintenance, service, and repair. To help cope with rising energy costs and concerns, we apply our broad knowledge of leading commercial HVAC equipment & controls to building management systems, for both new buildings as well as building retrofit projects. And regardless of what service you need or how frequently, you can rest assured that it will be provided with the honesty and integrity that only ACS can deliver.
Our professionals have decades of experience, and they’re tireless in their pursuit of always finding new ways to work smarter and offer our customers more—it’s all part of our commitment to customer satisfaction. Ask anyone on our team what ACS really stands for and you’ll probably hear “Always Customer Service.” And that’s no accident. It’s the result of more than a quarter-century of keeping promises, both to our customers and one another.
Contact: Chad Williams, cwilliams@aircontrolsystems.net
American Realty Advisors (“ARA”), headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, is a private equity real estate investment manager working on behalf of institutional capital and has over $10 billion in assets under management. Through a series of offerings of core, core-plus, and value-add strategies which include equity, debt, preferred equity, mezzanine and hybrid debt, ARA invests in a wide range of opportunities in high-quality office, retail, industrial, multi-family, and other property types throughout the United States.
Contact: gsteinhardt@aracapital.com
Avison Young creates economic, social and environmental value as a global real estate advisor, powered by people.
At Avison Young, we believe in creating positive impact wherever we go.
There is a vital role for commercial real estate to create healthy, productive workplaces for employees, cities that are centers of prosperity for its citizens, and built spaces and places that create a net benefit to the economy, the environment and the community.
Our nimble, agile team has global insight, local market expertise and access to some of the smartest technology in the commercial real estate industry – all at the ready to work on creating your competitive advantage. As a private company, you will collaborate with an empowered partner who is invested in your success as much as you are.
Contact: jim.proehl@avisonyoung.com
Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm whose specialized real estate professionals understand what it takes to maintain a high quality asset portfolio, minimize construction costs, address risk and regulatory issues, reduce operating expenses, and source debt and equity for new projects. We help real estate developers, owners, investors and property managers across all segments of the industry — commercial, residential, hospitality, medical, retail, industrial and mixed use — proactively manage debt and leverage assets. Through every project lifecycle, you can expect a refreshingly comprehensive approach to protecting and expanding your business.
Contact: ahamdy@squarmilner.com
Bellwether Enterprise (BWE) is one of the fastest-growing commercial & multifamily mortgage banking companies in the country. BWE provides financing and capital for product types including industrial, office, retail, multifamily, MHC, self-storage and land. Successful capitalizations include permanent loans, bridge loans, construction loans, mezzanine loans & preferred equity, and joint venture equity. BWE closed $7.4+ billion in debt and equity transactions across the country in 2020 and is on track to end 2021 with nearly $12 billion in production. BWE offers a wide variety of loan products from Life Insurance Companies and Pension Funds, Freddie Mac Optigo™ lender, Fannie Mae DUS Lender, FHA, USDA, and CMBS to name a few.
With a mission partner in Enterprise, a non-profit corporation that advocates for, creates, and develops affordable housing, and a capital partner in Fifth Third Bank who owns a minority, non-controlling interest in BWE, we have a powerhouse team that supports the affordable housing mission, while providing a strong balance sheet and expands our wide variety of CRE lending products. Local expertise, a wide variety of lenders, competitive products and unmatched customer service, BWE is one source for all your commercial mortgage banking needs. Bellwether Enterprise has many facets that reflect the ever-changing times. But one thing is constant: We believe ACTION speaks louder than words. From market-rate to affordable finance, we are Capital on a Mission.
Contact: kenny@bwe.com
Founded in 2000 in Seattle, BNBuilders is a 100% employee-owned general contractor specializing in complex projects for clients in the life sciences, education, healthcare, public, and technology sectors. They are known for their innovative solutions to highly technical issues, comprehensive preconstruction services, passion for sustainable construction practices, and commitment to the communities in which they do business. With four offices, 1,000+ employees, and a strong presence in the California, Colorado, and Washington construction markets, BNBuilders is a leader and preferred contractor for some of the most recognizable and respected companies in the world.
Contact: Jim Charpentier, Jim.charpentier@bnbuilders.com
Brookfield Properties is an office property corporation that owns, develops, and operates premier assets in the downtown core of high-growth North American cities. Brookfield Properties’ premier properties define the skylines in many major metropolises including New York, Boston, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, Houston, Toronto, and Calgary. Brookfield Properties trades under the ticker symbol BPO on both the New York and Toronto Stock Exchanges. Brookfield Properties has strong and dedicated management teams in each of its markets. The company’s commitment to excellence is reflected not only in the quality of its properties but among its well-respected staff.
Business Finance Capital (BFC, established in 1990, is an SBA-certified development company specializing in packaging, placing, and funding owner-occupied commercial real estate loans. BFC is a liaison between commercial banks, commercial real estate developers, commercial real estate brokers, and business owners. BFC provides value-added services to all sectors of the commercial real estate industry, and provides exceptional commercial real estate financing packages for business owners. An SBA 504 fixed-rate commercial real estate loan typically requires only a 10% equity injection.
Contact: jacky@bfcfunding.com | carly@bfcfunding.com
CIP Real Estate is a full service real estate investment and management company focused on the acquisition, development, repositioning and management of office, business and industrial parks. Founded in 1995, CIP Real Estate has completed more than $1 billion in real estate transactions, and owns and manages more than four million square feet of quality real estate throughout California, Nevada and North Carolina.
Contact: sflemer@ciprealestate.com
Coastal Pacific Construction is a full-service general contractor based in Irvine, California. Since its founding in 1982 Coastal Pacific Construction has been providing quality construction services to the office, industrial, retail, healthcare and hospitality real estate markets. Our commitment and attention to detail, cost effectiveness and service has been the foundation of our continual growth and ability to maintain long-term relationships with existing clients. From tenant improvement to ground up construction Coastal Pacific Construction offersa wide range of services from pre-construction, construction and post-construction project phases. We are knowledgeable and skilled in new building trends, state of the art technologies and greenbuilding standards.
Formed in 2012 by The McShane Companies, Conor Commercial joins a long-standing list of McShane entities that serve the real estate and construction industries nationwide. As a 'next generation' development company, Conor Commercial further exemplifies the McShane organization’s commitment to constantly evolve in order to address the changing needs of the commercial real estate industry and maximize returns and results for both our investors and our clients.
Conor Commercial Real Estate is focused on diversification of services and the expansion of opportunities. Our specialties include the core commercial markets such as industrial, office and healthcare while orchestrating the continued success of the firm's multi-family market interests. We offer local, regional and national expertise and services from our headquarters in suburban Chicago, Illinois, and regional offices in Irvine, California; Dallas, Texas; and Phoenix, Arizona.
From its roots as a well-diversified Midwest commercial developer to a robust operator in today's competitive market, Conor Commercial Real Estate is focused on achieving the goals of its clients, institutional investment partners, the private sector and its governmental and healthcare clients. The McShane Companies’ expertise in the real estate industry provides steady guidance, proven direction and continued commitment to the success and growth of Conor Commercial Real Estate now and into the future.
Contact: jdobrott@mcshane.com
CoStar is the global leader in commercial real estate information, analytics and news. For over 35 years, CoStar has worked with commercial real estate professionals to support their growth and success. CoStar research tracks and reports on commercial property in unparalleled detail: the buildings, tenants, owners, brokers and transactions that move the market.
The result is comprehensive and current market information. CoStar adds value for commercial real estate professionals in every aspect of their business, from selling or leasing a property, representing tenants, valuing assets, originating loans or managing diverse portfolios. It’s the power of knowing.
LoopNet is the largest commercial real estate marketplace with 10 million+ monthly unique visitors. Advertise your property in front of the largest audience of tenants and investors on the most visited commercial real estate website in the world.
Contact: cclark1@costar.com
ECM provides Owners Rep and Fee Development services for industrial developers and BTS clients. Since we hung our shingle, ECM has been 100% referral or repeat business because our track record speaks volumes. We have built an exceptional reputation for integrity and effective project management by using clear and direct communication, respectful team building, and creative cost-efficient problem solving.
We can either provide turnkey services from site feasibility through certificate of occupancy or assist your team with select project phases along the way, including but not limited to: Site Plan Development, Due Diligence Support, Entitlement Processes, Permitting, and Construction Management.
Contact: emily@ecm.llc
Gantry, a privately held company headquartered in San Francisco, is a full-service mortgage banking firm with an extensive lineup of correspondent lenders utilizing Gantry’s production, closing, and servicing capabilities. Established in 1991, Gantry is currently staffed by nearly 100 professionals in regional offices throughout the western United States and in New York with over 45 production teams. The company’s national servicing platform of approximately $18 billion represents more than 2,100 loans located in 43 states. Gantry is rated as a Primary Servicer by Standard & Poor’s and is one of a select few non-banking/non-insurance-chartered companies with this designation. For more information, please visit gantryinc.com.
Contact: abratt@gantryinc.com
Gensler is a global architecture, design, and planning firm with 53 locations and more than 7,000 professionals networked across the Americas, Europe, Greater China, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. Founded in 1965, the firm works globally with more than 4,000 clients across more than 29 practice areas spanning the work, lifestyle, community, and health sectors. We are guided by our mission to create a better world through the power of design and believe the source of our strength is our people.
Contact: ben_marcus@gensler.com
Greenlaw Partners, LLC is a Newport Beach, California based real estate investment, management and development company. Formed in March 2003, the Company’s focus is acquiring and developing real estate in joint ventures with a select group of institutions and individuals.
Contact: dpark@greenlawpartners.com
HBC is a general contracting firm founded in 1983, servicing a broad spectrum of clients from our two Southern California offices. Interior commercial projects are our specialty, and we work directly with architects, interior designers, commercial brokers, asset advisors, landlords, project managers, and individual clients to clearly understand the client's commercial space needs. We then literally build their ideas into the ultimate environment for their company or organization.
HBC has talented personnel with the specialized experience, skill, and dedication to develop and deliver an excellent project. We are a 100% employee owned company, and our diverse project teams are committed to exceptional client service. An active and innovative employee culture has shaped our company’s approach to employee ownership, equity and inclusion, and sustainability. Recent sustainability efforts include executive involvement in local green building organizations, staff educational efforts, and waste management programs.
Our dedication to our clients and employees sets us apart in the industry, and we have built our company on the strength of our relationships and the success of our projects.
Contact: Chad Epeneter, cepeneter@howardbuilding.com
Irvine Company Office Properties create places that bring people together to succeed. Our expert teams, uniquely flexible leasing model, and experience-driven amenities ensure our 3,000+ customers achieve more, every day. As a forever owner, we invest and reinvest in our 150+ workplaces so what’s exceptional today is even better tomorrow We invest in our talented team with mentorship, training and an exceptional employee experience. United by our shared values and purpose, we’re building the future of work together.
Contact: tgreubel@irvinecompany.com
LPA believes that sustainability inspires great design that is environmentally intelligent and efficient, yet also visionary, vibrant and life-changing.
As pioneers in sustainable design, planning and building, LPA has been setting new standards for over 50 years. We create design solutions that benefit the environment, improve the bottom line, enrich the human experience and reflect an authentic sense of place.
Our innovative practice is not just integrated, but informed by industry-leading intelligence and the wisdom and creativity that comes from decades of hands-on problem solving. We break down the barriers between disciplines, bringing together experts in architecture, engineering, interiors and landscape to collaborate with you from start to finish. And as one of the country’s only design firms with a dedicated research team, we draw on cutting-edge data, analysis and technology to shape our projects and improve their economic, environmental and social value.
From K-12 and higher education facilities to civic, recreational, corporate and healthcare developments, we deliver high-performance buildings that do more with less. It’s a smart and seamless process, with better results.
Contact: narambarri@lpadesignstudios.com
NAI Capital Commercial is the largest agent and employee owned full service commercial real estate firm headquartered in Southern California. As one of the largest members of NAI Global, a leading global commercial real estate services firm with more than 300 brokerage offices and over 5,100 professionals spanning the globe, NAI Capital Commercial provides a complete range of transaction, valuation, investment, property management and consulting services. By leveraging our local expertise with our global reach, NAI Capital Commercial offers innovative, customized solutions and seamless service to owners, tenants, investors, and developers throughout Southern California. Our clients have built their businesses on the power of our expanding network. We are a dynamic growing commercial real estate company. At NAI Capital Commercial we work together putting our clients first.
Contact: bkiefer@naicapital.com
We see 21st century law as a tool to help shape our clients’ futures.
Our focus is on knowing what is important to our clients now and next so we can foresee obstacles and opportunities in their space and smooth the way. We ensure they are equipped with winning legal strategies as they navigate the exciting and challenging times we live in. We strive to celebrate the strengths and unique talents of our team members. We emphasize collaboration and inclusiveness and rely on our diversity to produce top notch, forward-thinking results for our clients. Our commitment to the highest standards in workplace practices creates an environment where our attorneys and staff thrive and are able to do their best work.
Contact: jthompson@nixonpeabody.com
Nuveen Real Estate is one of the largest investment managers in the world with $153 billion of assets under management.
Managing a suite of funds and mandates, across both public and private investments, and spanning both debt and equity across diverse geographies and investment styles, we provide access to every aspect of real estate investing.
With over 85 years of real estate investing experience and more than 785 employees* located across 30+ cities throughout the United States, Europe and Asia Pacific, the platform offers unparalleled geographic reach, which is married with deep sector expertise.
For further information, please visit us at nuveen.com/realestate
*Includes 400 real estate investment professionals, supported by a further 390 Nuveen employees. Source: Nuveen, 31 Mar 2023.
Contact: john.cornuke@nuveen.com
- The Orden Company is one of the largest family-owned real estate companies in Southern California, specializing in acquisition, development and construction of state-of-the-art industrial warehouses, outdoor storage facilities, office buildings, multi-family assets, retail centers, gas stations, convenience stores, billboards, solar panels, and land properties, held for long-term investment. On behalf of all of their affiliated companies they are responsible for overseeing the day-to-day property management, accounting, finance, legal, and administration services.
Contact: Cathy Diomartich, Executive Assistant to the CEO, cdiomartich@ordencompany.com
Founded in 1972, Overton Moore Properties (OMP) is a full service commercial real estate firm that focuses on the development, acquisition, and management of commercial properties in California, Arizona and Nevada. Ranked as one of the largest commercial developers in Los Angeles by the Los Angeles Business Journal, OMP is a privately held firm that acquires and develops through joint ventures or direct equity investments by OMP. OMP believes in delivering more than it promises and this commitment extends to every constituency it works with, including government agencies, community citizen groups, lenders, partners, property owners, and tenants.
Contact: ttecimer@omprop.com
Procopio’s Real Estate, Land Use and Construction attorneys know the market and your needs in the ever-changing landscape of Southern California real estate. We represent owners, investors, lenders, developers, and contractors, providing myriad services covering commercial, retail and residential projects. Our experienced attorneys can assist you with real estate finance, acquisitions and dispositions, land use entitlements, construction counseling and project management, landlord/tenant negotiations and disputes, environmental law compliance, and dispute resolution covering all of these areas, from botched purchase and sale agreements to defective construction, and everything in between.
Contact: rosemary.nunn@procopio.com
Founded in 2002, RETS Associates is one of the nation’s leading commercial real estate executive search firms, specializing in connecting today’s companies with valuable talent. Based in Newport Beach, CA with boots on the ground in the most active U.S. real estate markets, RETS’ scope is broad. RETS conducts searches throughout the U.S., with expertise and talent pool knowledge spanning all major real estate markets. We work closely with national, regional and local companies across the country, with a 99% placement success rate. RETS takes a long-term approach to its business, building trusted relationships which help navigate hiring needs from executive levels to mid- and entry-level positions.
Contact: Kent Elliott kent@retsusa.com
RiverRock Real Estate Group was founded in 2003 with a clear vision and deep passion to provide superior, high-touch property management services to public, institutional and private owners of commercial office, industrial and retail space. RiverRock’s multifaceted expertise and specialized resources, refined through decades of managing a wide array of real estate assets, coupled with an accomplished veteran team, is capable of efficiently managing the challenges presented by complex national, regional or local assignments.
The company’s leaders bring decades of experience and professional accreditation in all aspects of property and asset management, having worked with some of the leading owners including such companies as, AEW Capital Management, JP Morgan, UBS, New York Life, Catellus, Prologis, Colony Capital/Northstar.
For the past 11 years, RiverRock has earned the distinction of the “Best Places to Work,” which is one of the organization’s key performance indicators. Since its inception, the firm has grown consistently each year and now counts more than 140 employees on its team whose senior managers average more than two decades of industry experience. The company has expanded its portfolio under management to more than 40 million square feet of office, retail, and industrial properties in California and Arizona.
Contact: score@riverrockreg.com
Founded in 2000, SAA is a full-service design firm offering architectural, project management, mechanical and electrical design services to our commercial and residential clients. SAA’s core business maximizes the value of office or residential space as a strategic tool for clients’ needs. SAA provides the required expertise, knowledge and resources that our clients require with highly personal and responsive customer service. SAA aligns with all aspects of our client’s real estate requirements, collaborates with clients in partnership to define holistic solutions and challenges our client’s requirements to achieve optimal results.
SAA pays close attention to the environments created by using color, spatial dimension, materials and light as part of the toolbox to create uplifting and distinct spaces, enhancing the value of the project’s real estate. SAA’s team understands that the project lifecycle spans far beyond design and construction of the space. It is with this thorough understanding of the real estate transaction process, as well as the economic, financial and cultural forces every organization or individual faces, that SAA is able to deliver a customized solution which embodies the unique core values of our clients and depend on SAA for strategic thinking specific to their vision, goals and culture.
Contact: contact@saaia.com
The SARES • REGIS Group is one of the leading developers and managers of commercial and residential real estate in the western United States. Currently, the company has more than 6.5 million square feet of commercial properties valued at $500 million and over 2,800 residential units under development. SARES·REGIS Group has a combined portfolio of property and fee-based management contracts valued at more than $3 billion, including 13,000 rental apartments and 15 million square feet of commercial and industrial space. Since its inception the company has acquired or developed approximately 44 million square feet of commercial properties and 19,000 multifamily and residential housing units.
Contact: zsolsby@sares-regis.com
Headquartered in Indianapolis, Scannell Properties is a privately held real estate development and investment company that develops build-to-suit and speculative industrial, office, and multifamily facilities throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe. Since the company launched in 1990, our entrepreneurial, relationship-focused team has completed over 470 development projects totaling 130 million SF. Our annual development volume is estimated at $5 Billion.
Contact: Jay.Tanjuan@scannellproperties.com
Snell & Wilmer is one of the largest full-service law firms in the Western United States, and has been providing exceptional service to clients since 1938. Our more than 450 attorneys practicing in 16 locations throughout the United States and in Mexico, including Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego, California; Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona; Denver, Colorado; Washington, D.C.; Boise, Idaho; Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada; Albuquerque, New Mexico; Portland, Oregon; Dallas, Texas; Salt Lake City, Utah; Seattle, Washington; and Los Cabos, Mexico. Snell & Wilmer’s real estate, commercial finance, environmental and construction attorneys have extensive experience representing real estate industry clients in virtually every type of real estate transaction conceivable. The firm is a proud sponsor of NAIOP.
Contact: ssherlock@swlaw.com
Leading our clients and partners into a new era of real estate. SteelWave is a privately held full-service creative life science, creative office, and industrial real estate development and management company. SteelWave and its predecessor companies, Legacy Partners Commercial and Lincoln Property West, have been active in commercial real estate for over 50 years, building a reputation for successful execution by sourcing sound investments in our target markets: Northern California, Southern California, Denver, Seattle, Portland, Texas, and Phoenix. SteelWave crafts exceptional environments, forges strong relationships and creates enduring value for each and every user, partner, and investor. Today, SteelWave maintains a portfolio of high-quality commercial, residential, and mixed-use properties totaling more than 11.5 million square feet.
Since inception, our team has acquired, designed, developed, entitled, or managed 61.3M SF of industrial product and 51.2M SF of office product, 1,500 multifamily units, and 7.6M SF of life science R&D across our Western United States target markets at a combined cost of over $17.5 billion. Our clients span the area’s top industries, including leading firms in tech, media, healthcare, biotech, and professional services. For more information, visit: steelwavellc.com
Contact: ischaub@steelwavellc.com
Voit Real Estate Services is a privately held Southern California based commercial real estate firm. Our real estate advisors provide unmatched expertise in brokerage, investment advisory, short and long-term strategy, and market research. For over 50 years, our advisors have been strategic partners with landlords, tenants, owners/users, buyers, investors, and institutional clients. We tailor forward-looking strategic solutions that create value for their assets and portfolios regardless of size. Voit has successfully represented our clients on more than 55,500 sale and lease transactions with a total consideration in excess of $60 billion.
At Voit, we demonstrate our core values of culture, team, community, and clients by approaching each other and our clients with respect, compassion, and a desire to maximize value. We embrace the social and economic responsibilities that encourage community growth and development. We encourage participation in local nonprofits with time, energy and financial donations.
Many of our advisors are Society of Industrial & Office Realtors (SIOR) designees, Certified Commercial Investment Members (CCIM) and members of multiple other Commercial Real Estate related entities. Our firm is a proud sponsor of NAIOP.
Contact: Eric Hinkelman, ehinkelman@voitco.com