Savills has signed a $1.1 billion agreement to acquire global investment bank Eastdil Secured. This move creates a worldwide capital markets powerhouse, ranking the group second globally for commercial transactions over $100 million. Eastdil will operate as the dedicated investment banking arm of Savills, maintaining its headquarters in New York, London and Santa Monica while providing a platform for significant growth across the United States and Asia.
Hyundai Engineering & Construction is expanding its European footprint through nuclear partnerships in Finland, Sweden and the Netherlands. Collaborating with Westinghouse and Holtec International, the firm is facilitating large-scale reactors and next-generation Small Modular Reactors. These initiatives align with a regional shift toward fossil fuel-free energy, marked by a successful Helsinki symposium and a new technology agreement with Dutch firm Thorizon for molten salt reactors.
Property giant Greystar has confirmed a new partnership with Dallas-based operator Lantower Residential to take over its management operations. The move will see Lantower exit the property management sector entirely. Greystar is set to assume responsibility for 23 multifamily communities which represent nearly 7,900 units across the United States. The transition began on February 17 and includes two sites currently under development that are expected to begin leasing in the first quarter of 2026.
Dubai-based AI lab Smart Bricks has secured $5 million in pre-seed funding led by Andreessen Horowitz. The startup is developing agentic AI infrastructure to automate the global real estate investment process. By processing millions of data points, the platform identifies high-value opportunities and handles underwriting in minutes rather than months. The company aims to provide retail and institutional investors with the same sophisticated tools used by major private equity firms.
Ahold Delhaize USA has secured a $475 million investment from Blackstone Credit & Insurance to develop a new, highly automated distribution centre in Burlington, North Carolina. This strategic partnership utilizes a triple net lease structure, where Blackstone funds the total construction costs and retains ownership of the site while the retail giant manages operations. The project is designed to enhance the supply chain for the Food Lion brand, creating over 500 jobs and integrating advanced technology to streamline grocery delivery across the region.
Marriott Bonvoy has been named the Official Hotel Supporter in North America for the FIFA World Cup 2026. This partnership marks the return of the tournament to the continent for the first time in over three decades. With hotels situated across the 16 host cities in Canada, Mexico and the United States, the group aims to be a central hub for travellers.
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