HOUSTON--Westland Bunker, a 2N data center and office complex in Montgomery, has been recapitalized thanks to a $33.5 million loan serviced by HFF.

PHOENIX—LGE Design Build recently broke ground on Utility Trailer's 60,000-square-foot Arizona headquarters at the Rados Tolleson Center.

For the last decade I have trumpeted ushering in of the new business year the day after Labor Day. I revel in observing that the rhythm of business tracks the seasons, and after the lazy days of summer business reignites and gears-up for a marathon to the following July when the business cycle wains into what used to be a slumber. Not so this year!

AUSTIN—Investment firm Safanad and Austin-based Aspen Heights, a developer and operator of off campus student housing across the United States, have entered into a strategic partnership to target "newly-developed purpose-built student housing properties at large universities."

DALLAS—Transaction strategies took center stage at RealShare Student Housing's last panel session on Wednesday in Dallas.

PHOENIX—Commercial real estate developer SimonCRE continues rapid growth with the recent hire of Carl Wood as acquisition and leasing manager to assist with the site selection responsibilities of SimonCRE's growing portfolio of retail projects.

DALLAS—Tardy delivery times and the importance of amenities were the themes of consecutive sessions at RealShare Student Housing on Wednesday in Dallas.

DALLAS—From the development surrounding Texas A&M University's ever-expanding environs to the unique infill challenges of Drexel University's urban campus, public-private partnerships were the theme of RealShare Student Housing's third panel in Dallas on Wednesday.