Technology and creative-oriented companies signed large expansion deals in Midtown South and Downtown last month, while FIRE firms dominated activity in Midtown.

BOSTON—The keys to a successful real estate market that is attractive to the life sciences sector are its proximity to higher education, collaborators as well as a vibrant downtown that appeals to their Millennial workforce.

NEW YORK CITY—The energy efficiency and sustainability training program for building managers will offer a certification from the Urban Green Council and BOMA training.

BOSTON—The hot commercial real estate sectors continue to be biotechnology, biopharmaceutical and healthcare, which are driving vacancy rates down and investment higher in the Silicon Valley, the Research Triangle and particularly in the Boston-Cambridge area here.

Bringing more than 20 years of experience to the position, the new hire will help oversee the company's expansion and sales strategy.

BOSTON—While the finer points of the deal have yet to be revealed, General Electric reports its new corporate headquarters will be located at 5 and 6 Necco Way at the P&G campus in South Boston.

NEW YORK CITY—The honors went to a Cushman & Wakefield managing director who began his career at Massey Knakal.

BOSTON—The City of Boston, financing agency MassHousing, and the state Department of Housing and Community Development have provided a total of $42 million in financing that they say will preserve or produce approximately 2,080 housing units in Boston and elsewhere in the state.