MIAMI—TLC Engineering for Architecture's Al Lapera tells GlobeSt.com's Jennifer LeClaire the key for developers achieving the required goals is energy modeling under new, stricter codes in part two of this <b>EXCLUSIVE </b>interview.

MIAMI— You don't see a lot of development in Aventura anymore—or a lot of significant trades. How will this mixed-used development fare?

ATLANTA— “While we expect continued competition between the agencies, there will be even more competition for debt origination from CMBS and life companies.”

MIAMI— Al LaPera is working to spread the word and offers some exclusive insights for GlobeSt.com readers in part one of this interview.

MIAMI—This development is from the same team that brought South Florida projects like 400 Sunny Isles, Eden House, and 1010 Brickell.

MIAMI— As the retail market in Miami continues tightening, investors are finding it more difficult to find prime acquisitions in hot submarkets. There was plenty of competition for this Kendall shopping center.

ATLANTA—One of Atlanta's longest-standing retail centers is set for a massive renovation as the region's retail market continues its strong recovery.

MIAMI—When you think of the office market in Coral Gables, FL, you probably think of international finance firms. But the tenant base there is fairly diverse.