"Whitestone is creating a workplace environment that will help promote collaboration and employee engagement," says Whitestone Associates' Lesh. "The environmental and geotechnical engineering and consulting firm found 30 Independence Boulevard to be a great fit because it can accommodate all of Whitestone's specialized staff and operations under one roof."

"We're thrilled to be able to maintain our corporate headquarters in Warren," adds Thomas Uzzo, president of Whitestone. "The newly remodeled offices at 30 Independence Boulevard will allow us to better serve our expanding client base while offering employees a much-improved work environment with exceptional amenities."

Whitestone Associates provides a full range of integrated environmental and geotechnical engineering and consulting services to a diverse client base. The firm has five offices across the Northeastern U.S. The firm's multi-disciplined staff includes professional engineers licensed in 13 states and the District of Columbia.

The office building was acquired by El Segundo, CA-based Griffin Capital in October 2013 and is located near the intersection of Martinsville Road and Independence Boulevard. It offers immediate access to Interstate 78 and is close to I-287 and I-95.

Ownership has launched a multimillion capital improvement program designed by Studio1200 that includes a new prominent, branded entrance, exterior landscaping, expanded parking, a new lobby and a grand staircase leading to a redeveloped amenity level.

On Sept. 23, Griffin Capital Essential Asset REIT announced the sale of a 191,368 square foot, seven-level office building located at 7601 Technology Way in Denver for $48.8 million. The property was originally purchased by the REIT in June 2015 as part of a portfolio acquisition.