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ULI Honors Jim McShane

ULI Honors Jim McShane

“Jim’s demonstrated leadership, influence, and high ethical standards represent the best of the best in Chicago commercial real estate,” remarked David Friedman, President, Conor Commercial Real Estate and Host Committee Co-Chair, 22nd Annual ULI Chicago Lifetime...

Northwest Pointe II Completion

Northwest Pointe II Completion

The 385,300-square-foot, 22-acre Northwest Pointe II and neighboring parcel are situated within Northwest Corporate Park near the intersection of Galvin and Higgins Roads in Elgin, Illinois. This strategic location offers direct access to Chicago and O’Hare...

2016 Multi-Family Development of the Year

2016 Multi-Family Development of the Year

Woodview Apartments in Deerfield, Illinois was recognized by NAIOP Chicago as the 2016 Multi-Family Development of the Year. The four-story, 248-unit luxury apartment residence was designed with a focus on amenities and includes a thoughtful array of indoor and...

Amazon Keeps Tinkering with its Warehouses

Amazon Keeps Tinkering with its Warehouses

Midwest Real Estate News asked Brian Quigley, executive vice president of Rosemont, Illinois-based Conor Commercial Real Estate, the big question: How is the growth of Amazon – which seems to open a new distribution center in the Midwest on a weekly basis these days —...

Headquarters Office Move

Headquarters Office Move

As of Monday, September 26, 2016, The McShane Companies and its entities, Conor Commercial Real Estate and McShane Construction Company, utilize the following address: 9500 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 200 Rosemont, IL 60018 847.292.4300 The firm’s main telephone number...

AZ|60 Completion

AZ|60 Completion

The new two-building, 225,600 total-square-foot speculative industrial property is located within Fiesta Tech Center strategically positioned just off the intersection of Arizona Avenue and Baseline Road in Gilbert, Arizona. This premier urban infill location offers...

Fountain Square Completion

Fountain Square Completion

With speculative and build-to-suit opportunities now available for-sale or lease, Fountain Square Commerce Center provides an ideal setting for industrial and distribution users looking to relocate or expand their operations while enjoying enhanced efficiencies and...

Park 12 Hundred Tech Center

Park 12 Hundred Tech Center

Situated off of the southwest corner of West 120th Avenue and Huron Street, the centrally-located site is just 15 minutes away from downtown Denver and offers convenient access to major transportation corridors including I-25, I-76, Highway 36 and E-470. The...

Galante Joins McShane

Galante Joins McShane

Galante is an experienced financial professional contributing over 30 years of experience within the commercial real estate development and construction industries with a strong planning and analysis background. Galante joins The McShane Companies following the recent...

ULI Honors Jim McShane

2016 Lifetime Achievement Award

Jim McShane, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Conor Commercial Real Estate, received the 2016 Urban Land Institute (ULI) Chicago Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his leadership in the Chicago real estate community. Since founding The McShane...

AMS Build-to-Suit Announced

AMS Build-to-Suit Announced

AMS is a full-service mechanical contracting firm serving the chemical, food, process, manufacturing and power industries for over 50 years. The company will relocate from their current Burr Ridge location into the new facility in Woodridge upon its slated delivery in...

Woodview LEED Certification

Woodview LEED Certification

The development team carefully planned Woodview to include many green initiatives. Units include energy efficient appliances, energy efficient air conditioning and heat systems, extra insulation, and Fibrex® high performance windows, which better protect from extreme...

The Inland Empire Shows No Signs of Slowing Down

The Inland Empire Shows No Signs of Slowing Down

John Dobrott, President of the Industrial Division at Conor Commercial Real Estate, discusses Southern California’s Inland Empire region and the firm’s activity within the market. California’s Inland Empire is regarded as one of the most robust industrial real estate...

Gateway Southwest – Phase I

Gateway Southwest – Phase I

Situated on 36 acres at the interchange of Beltway 8 and U.S. 90 Alternate, the industrial business park provides significant visibility along these major transportation corridors, together with direct access to the greater Houston area via the Beltway 8, SH-69,...

2015 Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame

2015 Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame

David Friedman, President of Conor Commercial Real Estate, was recognized for his achievements by being inducted into Midwest Real Estate News’ Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame. As President, David works alongside Conor’s development professionals across the...

Northwest Pointe II Announced

Northwest Pointe II Announced

Northwest Pointe II has been designed to offer single- or multi-tenant suites ranging in size from 65,000 to 385,000 square feet. The building features an efficient cross-dock configuration with a 32' clear height, 38 dock-high doors, four drive-in doors, an ESFR...

Amazon Keeps Tinkering with its Warehouses

Quigley Joins Conor Commercial

A 25-year veteran of the Chicago and Midwest industrial and commercial real estate markets, Quigley recently served as Partner at Dermody Properties and was responsible for the company’s industrial portfolio within the Midwest.  In this capacity, he oversaw...

AZ|60 Groundbreaking

AZ|60 Groundbreaking

The two-building development is located within Fiesta Tech Center on the northeast corner of Desert Lane and Colorado Street, near the intersection of Arizona Avenue and Baseline Road, just 20 miles from downtown Phoenix, one mile from U.S. Route 60 and three miles...

What is the Modern Industrial Facility?

What is the Modern Industrial Facility?

David Friedman, President of Conor Commercial Real Estate, discusses the changes in the development of contemporary industrial facilities. The term “Modern Industrial Facility” has recently gained frequent attention throughout commercial real estate. As industrial...

2015 Real Estate Forum Fifty Under 40

2015 Real Estate Forum Fifty Under 40

Molly McShane, Chief Investment Officer of Conor Commercial Real Estate, was honored as one of Real Estate Forum’s 2015 Fifty Under 40. The award acknowledges young leaders in the commercial real estate industry who are shaping the thinking and direction of commercial...

Woodview Apartments Grand Opening

Woodview Apartments Grand Opening

The four-story complex offers a mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units.  Each residence incorporates upscale finishes and appliances including quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, plank flooring, in-unit washers and dryers, numerous private...

Fountain Square Launched

Fountain Square Launched

With speculative and build-to-suit opportunities for-sale or lease available, Fountain Square Commerce Center is the ideal location for industrial and distribution users seeking enhanced efficiencies and contemporary space.  Strategically located within the epicenter...

AZ|60 Announced

AZ|60 Announced

AZ|60 is located within Fiesta Tech Center on the northeast corner of Desert Lane and Colorado Street, near the intersection of Arizona Avenue and Baseline Road in the town of Gilbert, Arizona. Located 20 miles from downtown Phoenix, the site offers substantial...