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May 19, 2026

Industrial

Dale Stigamier has formally taken over as the executive leader of LCK as the project management firm prepares for its next phase of expansion across the Southeast. The transition comes as Mickey Layden steps down from her role as Chief Executive Officer after leading the company for 32 years. Layden will now serve as Founder and Chair Emeritus where she will focus on business development and community engagement.
The Blau & Berg Company has announced a series of significant leadership changes as the firm prepares for its upcoming centennial. Kenneth Crimmins will move into the role of sole Chairman to focus on high-level governance and the firm's family-run legacy. Jason Crimmins has been named the new Chief Executive Officer while Alessandro Conte takes over as President. These appointments became effective on 1 January 2026 and are designed to drive growth across the industrial and commercial sectors.
An institutional buyer has secured a major logistics hub in North Las Vegas as JLL Capital Markets oversaw the sale of a DHL distribution centre. The facility spans 339,257 square feet and represents a high-quality Class A industrial asset. Located at 3950 Alto Avenue, the site is fully occupied by DHL Supply Chain (USA) and serves as a vital link for deliveries across the Western United States.
Axis Real Estate Investment Trust has signed a RM34.6 million deal to acquire a new industrial facility in Senai, Johor. The property is a build-and-lease project that will be occupied by existing tenant FCI Connectors Malaysia Sdn Bhd upon its completion in 2027. Market analysts from BIMB Research expect the acquisition to contribute an estimated RM2.49 million in annual gross rental income.
Investment firms Gaw Capital Partners and GFH Partners have teamed up to create a dedicated industrial and logistics platform in the UAE. The majority-owned venture by Gaw Capital will target development projects in key industrial zones across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah. Manrre Developments is set to lead the project execution, drawing on over 40 years of local experience.
Europi Property Group and Incus Capital have formed a strategic joint venture to expand the Portuguese logistics firm Ecologis across the Iberian Peninsula. The partnership aims to build a leading platform by acquiring at least €100 million of additional high-quality assets in Portugal and Spain. Since its launch in 2021, Ecologis has amassed a 160k sqm portfolio of 11 assets which are currently fully occupied.

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