Joshua Burd

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Joshua Burd, an award-winning reporter and editor, has been covering New Jersey commercial real estate for 13 years. Many industry leaders view him as the go-to real estate reporter in the state, a role he is eager to continue as the editor of Real Estate NJ. He is a lifelong New Jersey resident who has spent a decade covering the great Garden State.

Professional Services

Dewberry promotions include 12 in Bloomfield, Parsippany offices

Dewberry has promoted a dozen employees in its New Jersey offices as part of more than 80 promotions announced Thursday by the professional services firm.

Retail

Gourmet market, deli leases 5,000 sq. ft. for second Jersey City location

A gourmet community market and deli will join the retail mix at the growing Jersey City neighborhood known as SoHo West, where it has leased 5,000 square feet.

Health Care & Education

Hollister kicks off Newark hospital rehab, arts hub for nonprofit (SLIDESHOW)

A nonprofit focused on education through glassmaking will anchor a historic hospital building in Newark that is now being restored as a creative hub for arts and sciences.

Roundtable

How is technology changing construction — or creating new development opportunities?

How is technology changing construction — or creating new development opportunities? We assembled a panel of industry experts to tackle this month’s question.

With an eye on technology, Camden tower will be built to convert parking to office space

The developers of a new office tower in Camden are building with an eye toward driverless vehicles and carpooling, with a design that allows them to convert part of a parking structure into additional office space if the need for parking declines.

Events

USGBC honors New Jersey sustainability leaders at annual gala

Sustainable and ecofriendly projects were in the spotlight on Wednesday night, as the U.S. Green Building Council of New Jersey handed out its annual green building awards.

Residential & Mixed Use

Bijou prepares to launch sales at new Hoboken condos

Bijou Properties is set to debut its latest luxury residential project in Hoboken, a set of 10 condominiums in the northwest section of the city.

Industrial

NAI Hanson: Tire recycler inks lease at Elizabeth industrial building

A tire recycler has leased nearly 30,000 square feet of industrial space in Elizabeth, under a newly announced transaction by NAI James E. Hanson.

Office

Ridgewood office building sells for $2 million, Marcus says

A well-known office building in Ridgewood has changed hands for $2 million, following a transaction arranged by Marcus & Millichap.

Editor’s Note

Making strides

No matter how much I write about commercial real estate, it’s never enough for me to fully appreciate the connection between a developer and one of his or her buildings. That said, Peter Sudler summed it up well enough earlier this year, when he spoke about demolishing a vacant, antiquated office building to make way for a new industrial development.