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Opus North Promotes Matt Nix and Mike Yungerman to Vice Presidents of Development
Nix and Yungerman’s promotions will allow Opus to enhance its presence in several sectors
Opus North Announces Lease at Park 75 at Union Centre II
This lease shows signs of growth for Humana Inc., which is looking to greatly increase the number of employees in the region
Opus West Corp. Signs Global Internet Information Provider comScore to Opus Center Sierra Point
comScore’s lease of building’s second floor secures 91 percent occupancy at premier Bay Area office and R&D park
Opus West Signs First Tenant for Energy Crossing I
KBC Advanced Technologies has leased nearly 30,000 square feet of the top floor in the building to be completed January 2009
Opus North Announces Two Leases at Oakview Corporate Park
Maytec, Inc. and General Technologies have leased nearly half of the 154,475-square-foot building
Opus Breaks Ground in Springfield, Mo., for $20 Million BKD Headquarters Building
The more than 190,000-square-foot building is designed to achieve LEED Silver
Signature Design of Opus Northwest’s 7th & Madison Building Emerges
High-profile location expands downtown Seattle office market
Opus and U.S. General Services Administration Dedicate Birmingham’s Social Security Administration Center
This 588,000-square-foot, eight-story building is designed to achieve LEED Silver certification
Rowhomes at Port Clinton Place Offer Rare Middle Floor Design
The first phase of the project includes 47 rowhomes and 66 condominiums
Opus West Sells Final Unit at Coveted Park Terrace at Mission Bay
After just 14 months, company’s largest residential project in Northern California sells all 110 units at premier San Francisco condominium community
Opus West Appoints Len Psyk as Director of National Accounts
Psyk’s new responsibilities include developing new real estate contacts and opportunities to build Opus West’s portfolio
Opus Selected to Partner with Department of Energy to Help Develop More Energy Efficient Buildings
Opus will work with the Department of Energy to reduce energy use in commercial buildings
Opus North Announces the Groundbreaking of Arboretum Landmark Apartments in Lisle, Ill.
Class A development will be the largest suburban multifamily project since 2003
Four Additional Leases Signed at Opus East’s PrincetonSouth Corporate Center
Ventura Wealth Management, RSVP, Faithful + Gould and FMC Corp. leased 125,000 square feet
Opus West, US Airways Prepare for Light Rail; Advance Construction at Tempe
Downtown Tempe, Ariz., project encourages sustainability through construction, high-profile location along new Valley Metro Light Rail
Opus Celebrates Grand Opening of Manufacturing Plant for Wind Blade Company TPI Composites
316,000-square-foot industrial facility considered major economic development
Opus Announces Groundbreaking on Spirit River Crossings Retail Development
Opus, city officials host groundbreaking ceremony for 250,000-square-foot retail project
Opus West Closes Sale of Largest Space at Fremont Tech Center
Telirite purchases a 12,580-square-foot building
Opus West Hires Jon Barthelme as Real Estate Manager
Barthelme will manage all phases of real estate development for office and industrial projects
Opus East Welcomes Marshall Burton
Burton’s addition will allow for growth in multifamily and office development
Lockheed Martin to Lease Horizon Tech Center @ Scripps Ranch, Opus West’s First LEED-Certified Project in Southern California
Completion on the three two-story office and research and development buildings is scheduled for February
Opus North Announces Pilkington North America Leases Opus II at Big Run Industrial Park
The 401,348-square-foot Opus II building offers warehouse and distribution space
Opus North Announces Cicero Business Center
Construction recently started on the 550,000-square-foot industrial development
Snoqualmie Ridge Business Park’s Kendall Lake Building Announces Project Completion and New Tenant
Issaquah, Wash., company selects Snoqualmie Ridge Business Park for location and amenities
Opus South Welcomes Kevin Polston as Vice President of Retail Development
Polston's responsibilities will include directing all retail activity in the entire South region
Opus West Promotes Two in Accounting Division
Vickie Sixta named senior director; Elaine Deines named senior manager
Opus and the College of St. Catherine Honored For New Student Housing Apartments
Rauenhorst Hall and Morrison Hall, the most recent student housing built at St. Kate’s in 35 years, foster a sense of community
Opus North Announces First Tenant at Oakview Corporate Park
Plastival Inc. will occupy approximately one-third of the 154,475-square-foot-building
Opus Northwest Developing Shoreline City Hall/Civic Center
$30.5 million development will have a green roof and solar panels
Opus West Promotes Skip Martinkovic to Regional Safety Director
Martinkovic’s leads the safety efforts for all of Opus West Construction’s projects
Opus West Signs Five New Companies at Pima Center
Brings technology, communications, research, engineering firms to 1-million-square-foot office campus
Opus East Breaks Ground for West*Quest C in Anne Arundel County
The five-story, 160,000-square-foot building is designed to achieve LEED certification
Opus North Hires Adam Wolinetz as Real Estate Manager
Wolinetz will focus on the retail sector in the Ohio and Kentucky markets
Officials Celebrate Construction Kickoff for the New Regional Seeds Headquarters for Syngenta
Sustainable design and innovative amenities reflect Syngenta’s commitment to the environment, its employees and the marketplace
Opus North Breaks Ground at The Shoppes at Fox River
54-acre retail development will be largest in Waukesha, Wis.
Northrop Grumman Signs Lease Agreement with Opus East, L.L.C.
New office building at West*Quest Technology Park in Linthicum, Md., will enable consolidation of existing area operations
Opus Announces Approval of Expanded Excelsior Crossings Project
Phase one complete, phase two begins ahead of schedule
Opus West Promotes Two in the Bay Area
Jeff Lee elevated to senior real estate director and Brett Leon named real estate manager
Opus West Promotes Matt Heacox to Real Estate Manager in Sacramento
Heacox will manage site development and the negotiation of purchase contracts and leases
Opus West Announces Promotions of Four Southern California Executives
Executives showcase Opus’ strong reputation as leaders in the development industry
Opus Northwest Welcomes Joe Peragine as Manager of Design & Architecture
Peragine’s responsibilities will include developing creative design options and finding sustainable solutions for perspective projects
Local Farmers’ Market Comes to Burr Ridge Village Center
Opus North announces a weekly summer market featuring local vendors
Seattle’s First Tall and Slender Residential High-Rise Tops Out
Fifteen Twenty-One Second Avenue is premiere project developed under new zoning code
Opus West Hires Ran Holman as Vice President of Real Estate Development
Holman will be responsible for more than 2.5 million square feet of office, retail and multifamily construction
Opus West Closes on First Sale at Recently Completed Tech Center
Al Enterprises LLC purchases a 7,475-square-foot R&D building
Opus West, RED Group and Leisure Care Complete Preparations at La Siena Independent Senior Living Community
Project answers growing market demand with new living standard; supportive transition into high demand, independent senior living lifestyle
Opus West Promotes Jason Meszaros to Director, Real Estate Development
Meszaros will be involved in pursing new opportunities and executing projects in the Phoenix market
Opus West Announces New Store and Restaurant Openings at Hill Country Galleria - Summer 2008
This 1.3-million-square-foot lifestyle center continues to attract a diverse mix of retail tenants
Opus West Expands Tenant Roster at Gateway Corporate Center @ Sacramento Gateway; Building B Construction Commences and will Pursue LEED Certification
Key Lease Signings and New Construction Demonstrate Leading Developer’s Strong Standing and Confidence in the North Natomas Market
The Shoppes at Chino Hills Announces New Tenants; Prepares to Celebrate Grand Opening
25 tenants add good mix to the 400,000-sqaure-foot lifestyle center
Kohler Water Spa Opens at Burr Ridge Village Center
One of three Kohler Water Spas in the world creates an exciting lifestyle destination
Opus Announces Four New Retail Projects
Opus' retail development activity is growing in new emerging markets
Opus South Announces 1.2 Million Square Foot Mixed-Use Development in Dalton
Retail, residential and office development will create a true live/work/play environment
CACI Signs Full-Building Lease at Opus East’s G.A.T.E.
CACI signed a 7-year lease for the 60,000-square-foot research and development building
PrincetonSouth Corporate Center Wins New Jersey Concrete Award
NJ Concrete and Aggregate Association selects PrincetonSouth as winning corporate project
Opus East Promotes Newland, Holbrook and Mazzuca
Construction and real estate professionals lead Opus’ expanding developments in the Northeast
R. Duane Wood to Head Industrial Development for Opus South
Wood will help leverage the growth potential in the industrial sector
Martin McFarland to Lead Atlanta Office of Opus South
McFarland will be focusing on aspects of project development
Opus Northwest Begins Construction on Park Apartments with Community Support
Neighborhood input and historic features will result in landmark design
Opus North Announces Spring Openings at Burr Ridge Village Center
Restaurant, spa and stores enhance retail mix at new town center development
Opus Welcomes Brian Owendoff as Vice President in Portland
New leader affirms developer’s commitment to community and growth
NAIOP and Opus Announce Winner of the Fifth Annual University Real Estate Challenge
Students from four area universities compete as real estate development companies
Opus East Breaks Ground for Office Building at 1015 Half Street, SE
The 400,000-square-foot, 10-story building is expected to be complete by April 2010
Opus East Announces Start of Construction for Hastings Marketplace
This mixed-use project will include residential, retail and commercial space
Opus South Welcomes John Flavin as Vice President of the Florida Region
Flavin’s responsibilities include development of office, industrial, government, institutional and retail sectors in Florida markets
Opus South and Whitesell-Green Joint Venture to Build U.S. Air Force Training Facilities at Naval Air Station Pensacola
Project will include 100,000-square-foot multi-aircraft hangar and 50,000-square-foot instructional facility
Opus West Breaks Ground in Addison for Office Development
Six-story, 198,000-square-foot Class A building seeking LEED Silver certification
Opus West Purchases DeVry Building and Plans Additional Office Development in Westway Park
Plans call for improvements to the existing 99,276-square-foot One Westway Center to bring it up to Class A status
Opus West Plans Senior Living Community, Mixed-Use Development in Missouri City, Texas
Project will include a senior living community, 50,000 square feet of office condo space and 20,000 square feet of retail space
Opus South Names Stephanie Lipp Director of Retail Leasing for Atlanta Office
Lipp will be focusing on the leasing efforts for retail development projects in the Atlanta region
Opus East Partners with Rebuilding Together Philadelphia
Company donates $40,000 to help repair homes in Philadelphia block by block
Plans Approved for Opus Corporate Center in the City Of Westlake Village, Calif.
Approved entitlements include two Class A office buildings, restaurants, a fitness center and service retail
Opus South’s Nature Coast Commons Welcomes JCPenney
Construction underway on 350,000-square-foot center’s phase II with commitments in place for 90 percent of space
Construction Underway at Horizon Tech Center @ Scripps Ranch, Opus West’s First LEED-Certified Project in Southern California
The 158,000-square-foot corporate campus is Opus West’s first LEED-certified project in Southern California
Opus Endorses BOMA’s 7-Point Challenge to Decrease Energy Consumption
Opus’ endorsement aligns with overall goal of optimizing project sustainability
Opus East Announces Mercer Corporate Center
Construction to begin on a new 300,000-square-foot Class A office park in Hamilton, N.J.
Opus Promotes Daniel Queenan to Executive Vice President
Queenan’s new responsibilities will expand to include Opus North’s remaining offices in Columbus, Cincinnati and Indianapolis
Opus East Accelerates Growth Strategy With Three New Promotions
New senior director of real estate and two new directors of real estate bolster Opus’ initiative to develop properties in Northeast
Minnetonka City Council Approves Crest Ridge Corporate Center
Syngenta Seeds Plans NAFTA Headquarters for Phase One of Project
Opus East Promotes Steve Cohen
Opus East Promotes Steve Cohen to vice president of real estate
Opus Architects & Engineers Promotes Ed Gschneidner to Vice President of Architecture
Gschneidner’s new role includes coordinating and directing all project architecture and managing proposals, contracts and legal issues
Opus Northwest Announces Sale of 303,050 Square Foot Distribution Center in Gresham
Opus Northwest sold the newly completed, state-of-the-art, Cascade Distribution Center to Principal Real Estate Investors
Opus West Inks Tenants Jacobs Carter Burgess and AcademyX for Gateway Corporate Center @ Sacramento Gateway
Opus West rings in the new year with two new leases at Gateway Corporate Center @ Sacramento Gateway, a Class A office development
Opus Northwest Builds New Playground for Richmond Elementary and Neighborhood
Volunteers from Opus Northwest and Richmond Elementary constructed a playground for kids in the school and surrounding neighborhood
Opus West Breaks Ground in Houston’s Energy Corridor for Office Development
Opus West Corp. breaks ground this month on 16.9 acres of land at Interstate 10 and State Highway 6 in Houston’s Energy Corridor.
Opus East Donates Over 32,000 Pounds of Food to Philabundance
Opus East donated 32,835 pounds of food to the ‘Camp Out For Hunger’ food drive for Philabundance, the region’s largest
Opus Commences Build-to-Suit Manufacturing Plant for Wind Blade Company
Opus' 316,000-square-foot industrial facility is considered a major economic development for Newton, Iowa
Opus West Announces H&M as the Latest Tenant to Sign at The Shoppes at Chino Hills
International fashion retailer will lease 10,475 square feet at the lifestyle center, which is slated for completion in May 2008 and is 60 percent pre-leased
Opus West Nears Completion on Rocklin Corporate Plaza; Inks Lease Deal with RHL Design Group
Rocklin's newest Class A office park boasts steel frame and green building materials
Opus Celebrates Groundbreaking of Its Sustainable Corporate Headquarters Building
Developer to seek LEED® Gold certification on 148,000-square-foot facility
Opus North Announces Sale of 464,673-Square-Foot Business Center
Business center sold to commingled fund advised by ING Clarion Partners

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Opus has completed 2,438 projects since 1953 and currently has 35 million square feet in planning or under development.

Through its five regional operating centers, Opus provides a full range of integrated services across the United States that include:

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