Clune Construction, with offices in Chicago and Dallas, has been named in Newsweek Magazine’s annual list of America’s Most Loved Workplaces®, developed in partnership with the Best Practice Institute (BPI).

Clune was ranked #23 overall and was recognized as the #1 ranked construction company, standing alongside some of the country’s most respected organizations.

The results were determined after surveying more than 2.6 million employees from businesses with workforces varying in size from less than 50 to more than 10,000. The list recognizes companies that put respect, caring and appreciation for their employees at the center of their business model and, in doing so, have earned the loyalty and respect of the people who work for them.

“Clune’s success is built on the strength of our people, and being named one of America’s Most Loved Workplaces® reflects our commitment to recruiting the best talent in the industry,” said Dave Hall, CEO of Clune Construction. “We are intentional in our hiring practices, ensuring that we bring on individuals who not only excel in their roles but also embody our core values. By investing in the right people and fostering a culture of safety, respect, teamwork, service, excellence, and innovation, we create a workplace where employees can thrive, and in turn, deliver exceptional results for our clients.”

Clune stands out as a beloved workplace through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), making our employees owners. Additionally, Clune fully covers the costs of health and life insurance, including spouses and dependents, from day one for those participating in Clune’s Wellness Program.

Over the past decade, Clune has been consistently recognized as a top workplace in regional publications across its offices nationwide. This national honor as one of the top employers in the country underscores the firm’s ongoing commitment to its people and culture.

SAN ANTONIO, October 23, 2024 – Cushman & Wakefield announced today that Carlos Marquez, SIOR, has joined the firm as Senior Director.

A leading South Texas industrial broker, Marquez represents occupiers and investors throughout the region and in Mexico. Over the past two decades, he has closed leasing and sales transactions valued at more than $500 million.

“Cushman & Wakefield’s industry-leading industrial platform provides a tremendous opportunity to create value for clients and help them make informed real estate decisions regarding their logistics and manufacturing operations as well as new development and investment,” Marquez said. “I look forward to partnering with colleagues in South Texas, Mexico, and throughout the state and U.S. as we continue to build on the industrial sector and South Texas’s growth.”

Added Chris Hipps, Cushman & Wakefield Texas Managing Principal, “Carlos is one of the top industrial brokers in South Texas with deep experience and insight into what drives the market. That, in turn, positions him to tailor solutions and provide unrivaled outcomes for his clients. He’s a tremendous addition to our Texas industrial advisory team, and I look forward to seeing Carlos leverage Cushman & Wakefield’s resources to grow his market share.” Marquez joins Cushman & Wakefield from Partners Real Estate (formerly NAI Partners). Prior, he was with CBRE and IDI Gazeley and was responsible of the day-to-day leasing and marketing of IDI Gazeley’s industrial portfolio in South Texas and Reynosa, Mexico. He is a graduate of the Texas State University.

(ALLEN, Texas)- FTK Construction Services, a nationwide General Contractor specializing in Multifamily renovation projects, is pleased to announce that Randy Rivers has joined FTK as National Account Executive, Conventional and Insurance Projects. Mr. Rivers will be focused on driving growth in FTK’s Conventional Renovation Division. He brings 25 years of sales and leadership experience in the multifamily industry, with a notable 22-year tenure at Behr Paint Company. There, he played a crucial role in the expansion of the Texas market, including building a robust sales team across the state. Rivers’ approach is centered on understanding the unique needs of the multifamily segment and delivering exceptional value.Rivers attended the University of Oklahoma with a focus on architectural design and advertising. He is based out of the Allen, TX, headquarters.

About FTK Construction Services
FTK Construction Services is a nationwide full-service General Contractor, with three divisions of Multifamily expertise: Affordable Housing/Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Preservation Projects, Multifamily Renovations and Disaster Services/Insurance restoration projects. FTK has completed projects in 34 states to date and has completed/contracted over 6,000 rehabbed units. To learn more, visit our website at ftkconstructionservices.com, and follow us on Linke dIn, Facebook and Instagram.

ARCO/Murray opened its newest office in Laredo, Texas.

With over 30 years of industry experience and offices in over 40 markets nationwide, ARCO continues its rapid expansion to meet the growing demand for industrial development in the region.

Laredo is now the largest inland port in the US, handling 60-80% of all trade between the US and Mexico. The local industrial market, which boasts extremely low vacancy and high year-over-year absorption, is poised to continue its rapid growth as the nearshoring trend drives manufacturers and other users to Northern Mexico and South Texas. 

Led by Carlos Rivas Rocha, the Laredo office solidifies ARCO’s local presence, serving both national developers and regional businesses. While this office marks ARCO’s formal entry into the local market, ARCO has recently broken ground on several warehouse, distribution and manufacturing projects in the area and secured a strong pipeline leading into 2025.

As the leading national industrial contractor, ARCO provides tailored, turnkey solutions, leveraging their deep expertise to support clients at every stage of their project. By establishing a local office, ARCO aims to better serve their clients and contribute to the economic growth of Laredo.

THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS — The Signorelli Company (TSC), one of the largest privately held real estate development firms in Texas, is expanding its Commercial Development team with the addition of experienced real estate executive, Patrick Stites, as Vice President. In this role, Stites will oversee the predevelopment and business development efforts for much of TSC’s commercial pipeline. With a career spanning 14 years, Stites has successfully managed dynamic commercial real estate investments, making him ideally suited to contribute to the company’s growth and its major mixed-use projects underway in its Montgomery and Fort Bend County master planned communities.   

“We are thrilled to welcome Patrick to the company,” said Ralph Ireland, Senior Vice President, Commercial and Residential Development. “His entrepreneurial spirit and experience in deal-making and developing desirable mixed-use commercial spaces will be essential as we continue our focus of improving the quality of life through innovative, integrated communities.” 

Prior to The Signorelli Company, Stites spent 10 years with the real estate firm Howard Hughes Corporation, most recently serving as Vice President of Investments. In this role, he managed Houston’s 4 million square foot office and retail portfolio, the acquisition of the 1.4 million square foot former Anadarko Office Headquarters, the acquisition of the 250,000 square foot former Chicago Bridge and Iron Headquarters, and development of the 66-acre award winning mixed-use project, Hughes Landing, in The Woodlands.  

Stites joins at an exciting time as Austin Point, a 4,700-acre regionally transformative, satellite city in Fort Bend County, prepares to welcome its first residents. Located at the future intersection of Fort Bend Parkway and Grand Parkway, along with 14,000 residences, Austin Point’s plan includes more than 17 million square feet dedicated to office, medical, retail, hospitality and multifamily. Construction of Austin Point is underway, with the first homes available for purchase in spring 2025. 

Stites holds a bachelor’s degree in architecture from the University of Cincinnati and a master’s degree in Land & Real Estate Development from Texas A&M University.  

The Signorelli Company builds and develops across all nine counties in the Greater Houston area and has expanded its new home construction business into the San Antonio market. TSC has been delivering successful integrated, mixed-use communities for over a quarter of a century, including the award-winning Valley Ranch and Granger Pines communities in Montgomery County. The company also recently announced plans for a new 3,000-acre community in Splendora. For more information, visit signorellicompany.com  

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The Signorelli Company   

Since 1994, The Signorelli Company has pioneered green markets, exemplified vision and creativity in placemaking and developed and built the finest places where families can live, work, shop and play. Diversified in most aspects of real estate, from single- family and multifamily to retail, commercial, land development and mixed-use projects, The Signorelli Company is recognized as a leader in Texas and is one of the largest privately held development companies in the state. The company is headquartered in The Woodlands, TX. For more information about The Signorelli Company, visit signorellicompany.com or follow the brand via Facebook, LinkedIn or Instagram.

Bob Britton is a third-generation construction professional dedicated to operational excellence. In his new role as Field Director at RO, he oversees all field operations from project kickoff through completion. Bob focuses on quality builds and strong relationships, collaborating closely with project teams to plan, schedule, and execute work safely and efficiently.

Bob prioritizes mentorship and high-performance teams, ensuring safety and quality standards are always met. Congratulations, Bob!