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<channel><title><![CDATA[DLDT ASSOCIATES - Blog]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dldtassociates.com/blog]]></link><description><![CDATA[Blog]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2023 00:56:49 -0700</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Commercial Lending Comeback]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dldtassociates.com/blog/commercial-lending-comeback]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.dldtassociates.com/blog/commercial-lending-comeback#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2014 20:00:42 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.dldtassociates.com/blog/commercial-lending-comeback</guid><description><![CDATA[		   &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;  An article from Commercial Observer with optimism about the comeback and strength of new commercial mortgage lending...http://commercialobserver.com/2014/01/spotlight-cmbs-grew-in-2013-another-climb-expected-this-year/ [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><br />		   &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /><span></span></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">An article from<em> Commercial Observer </em>with optimism about the comeback and strength of new commercial mortgage lending...<br /><span></span><br /><span></span><em><a href="http://commercialobserver.com/2014/01/spotlight-cmbs-grew-in-2013-another-climb-expected-this-year/">http://commercialobserver.com/2014/01/spotlight-cmbs-grew-in-2013-another-climb-expected-this-year/</a></em><br /><span></span><br /><span></span><br /><br /><span></span><br /><span></span></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coastal Real Estate -- Vunerbaility to Rising Sea Levels]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dldtassociates.com/blog/coastal-real-estate-vunerbaility-to-rising-sea-levels]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.dldtassociates.com/blog/coastal-real-estate-vunerbaility-to-rising-sea-levels#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2014 19:25:33 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.dldtassociates.com/blog/coastal-real-estate-vunerbaility-to-rising-sea-levels</guid><description><![CDATA[Great article of the impact of rising sea levels and coastal development, both historically and forward-looking....Case Studies in Coastal Vulnerability: Boston, Seoul, Hamburg, Bangladesh &amp; New York - ArchDaily   [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Great article of the impact of rising sea levels and coastal development, both historically and forward-looking....<br /><span></span><br /><span></span><span style='font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;'><a href="http://www.archdaily.com/473188/case-studies-in-coastal-vulnerability-boston-seoul-hamburg-bangladesh-and-new-york/?utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ArchDaily+%28ArchDaily%29"><u><font color="#0000ff"><strong>Case Studies in Coastal Vulnerability: Boston, Seoul, Hamburg, Bangladesh &amp; New York</strong> - ArchDaily</font></u></a><br /> <br /> </span><br /><span></span><br /><span></span></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Update on Incandescent Lighting Phase-out]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dldtassociates.com/blog/update-on-incandescent-lighting-phase-out]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.dldtassociates.com/blog/update-on-incandescent-lighting-phase-out#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2014 19:22:36 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.dldtassociates.com/blog/update-on-incandescent-lighting-phase-out</guid><description><![CDATA[  Interesting quick little article with some facts about the phase-out of incandescent light.http://www.interiordesign.net/articles/detail/35898-10-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-incandescent-phaseout/   [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">  Interesting quick little article with some facts about the phase-out of incandescent light.<br /><span></span><br /><span></span><span style='font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;'><a href="http://www.interiordesign.net/articles/detail/35898-10-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-incandescent-phaseout/"><u><font color="#0000ff">http://www.interiordesign.net/articles/detail/35898-10-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-incandescent-phaseout/</font></u></a></span><br /><span></span><br /><span></span>  <br /><span></span><br /><span></span></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[DLDT Associates Celebrates 10 Years of Success]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dldtassociates.com/blog/dldt-associates-celebrates-10-years-of-success]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.dldtassociates.com/blog/dldt-associates-celebrates-10-years-of-success#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2013 00:05:14 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[branding]]></category><category><![CDATA[construction]]></category><category><![CDATA[construction cost]]></category><category><![CDATA[cost control]]></category><category><![CDATA[cost management]]></category><category><![CDATA[design]]></category><category><![CDATA[development]]></category><category><![CDATA[energy management]]></category><category><![CDATA[facility management]]></category><category><![CDATA[facility operations]]></category><category><![CDATA[interior design]]></category><category><![CDATA[marketing]]></category><category><![CDATA[operating cost]]></category><category><![CDATA[planning]]></category><category><![CDATA[site selection]]></category><category><![CDATA[utilities]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.dldtassociates.com/blog/dldt-associates-celebrates-10-years-of-success</guid><description><![CDATA[10 Years of Pride, Performance and&nbsp;SuccessDLDT Associates is very proud that June 2013 marks our 10th year of business.The past ten years have been rewarding and challenging for the commercial real estate industry, an industry we are proud to serve.&nbsp;We have been very fortunate to have thrived throughout and we look forward to the next ten years with extreme enthusiasm.&nbsp; Our success is the product of the close, interactive relationships we have established and maintained with a dyn [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph" style="text-align:justify;"><strong><font color="#660000"><u>10 Years of Pride, Performance and&nbsp;Success</u><br /></font></strong><br />DLDT Associates is very proud that June 2013 marks our 10th year of business.<br /><span></span><br />The past ten years have been rewarding and challenging for the commercial real estate industry, an industry we are proud to serve.&nbsp;We have been very fortunate to have thrived throughout and we look forward to the next ten years with extreme enthusiasm.<br />&nbsp;<br /> Our success is the product of the close, interactive relationships we have established and maintained with a dynamic and impressive group of clients.&nbsp; We have enjoyed both the privilege and pleasure of providing services to this incredible group of companies.&nbsp;<br />&nbsp;<br /><span></span> <strong><em>American International Lifestyles&nbsp;<br />W</em></strong><strong><em>hite Plains, NY</em></strong><br /><strong><em><br /><span></span>CDF Acquisitions</em></strong><br /><strong><em>Boston, MA<br /><span></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em>Continental Development Corporation&nbsp;<br /></em></strong> <strong><em>El Segundo, CA</em></strong><br /><br /><strong><em>Daniel Corporation</em></strong><br /><strong><em>Atlanta, GA</em></strong><br /><strong><em><br /><span></span>East West Partners&nbsp;<br /></em></strong> <strong><em>Charleston, SC</em></strong><br /><strong><em><br /><span></span>Essenza Architects</em></strong><br /><strong><em>Denver, CO</em></strong><br /><strong><em><br /><span></span>Exhale Enterprises&nbsp;<br /></em></strong> <strong><em>New York, NY<br /><span></span><br /></em></strong><strong><em>Faison &amp; Associates&nbsp;<br /></em></strong><strong><em>Charlotte, NC<br /></em></strong><strong><em><br /><span></span>IMG Academies</em></strong><br /><strong><em>Bradenton, FL<br /><span></span><br /><span></span></em></strong><strong><em>KMR Wellness Ventures</em></strong><br /><strong><em>Evergreen, CO<br /><span></span><br /></em></strong><strong><em>KSL Capital Partners&nbsp;<br /></em></strong><strong><em>Denver, CO</em></strong><br /><span></span><br /><strong><em>Leggat McCall Properties</em></strong><br /><strong><em>Boston, MA<br /><span></span><br /><span></span></em></strong><strong><em>Loews Hotel&nbsp;Group</em></strong><br /><strong><em>New York City, NY</em></strong><br /><br /><strong><em>Millennium Partners&nbsp;<br /></em></strong> <strong><em>New York, NY<br /><span></span><br /><span></span></em></strong><strong><em>Natural Resources Spa&nbsp;Consulting</em></strong><br /><strong><em>New York City,&nbsp;NY</em></strong><br /><br /><strong><em>Spectrum Clubs,&nbsp;Inc.</em></strong><br /><strong><em>El Segundo, CA</em></strong><br /><span></span><br /><strong><em>Stonewater Spas</em></strong><br /><strong><em>New Haven, CT</em></strong><br /><strong><em><br /><span></span>The Wellbridge&nbsp;Company</em></strong><br /><strong><em>Denver, CO</em></strong><br /><strong><em><br /><span></span>Western Athletic&nbsp;Clubs</em></strong>&nbsp;<br /><span></span><strong><em>San Francisco, CA</em></strong><br /><br />DLDT&rsquo;s broad offering of services pertaining to all&nbsp;aspects of real estate development, ownership and tenancy and include planning/program and project management, facility operations oversight and&nbsp;property acquisition support, afforded the flexibility and variety that the past&nbsp;ten years demanded to succeed in serving the commercial and corporate property&nbsp;owner.<br />&nbsp;<br /> The years since our inception have seen the broadening of our business channels from an initial core specialization in recreational facilities to include all aspects of the lifestyle, leisure and hospitality industry including hotels, spas, resorts and restaurants. We have recently also expanded into retail and mercantile projects.<br />&nbsp;<br /> We are confident that the depth of expertise our history has provided and the breadth of our business channel offerings position us well for continued success through the next ten years and&nbsp;beyond.<br /><br />I offer my most sincere thanks to all our loyal clients as well as the numerous talented architects, engineers, designers, contractors, tradesmen and vendors&nbsp;with whom we have partnered that have allowed us to enjoy this&nbsp;milestone.<br />&nbsp;<br /> David Cochrane<br />Founding Principal<br /><a href="http://www.dldtassociates.com"><u>www.dldtassociates.com</u></a><br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[June 25th, 2013]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dldtassociates.com/blog/june-25th-2013]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.dldtassociates.com/blog/june-25th-2013#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2013 17:23:40 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[construction]]></category><category><![CDATA[design]]></category><category><![CDATA[interior design]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.dldtassociates.com/blog/june-25th-2013</guid><description><![CDATA[Beutiful space, and great blending of natural outdoor elements into the  interiors. Click below to link to the article....http://design-milk.com/modern-wall-house-in-singapore-by-farm/?        [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Beutiful space, and great blending of natural outdoor elements into the <br /> interiors. Click below to link to the article....<br /><span></span><br /><span></span><a href="http://design-milk.com/modern-wall-house-in-singapore-by-farm/">http://design-milk.com/modern-wall-house-in-singapore-by-farm/</a>?<br /><span></span></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.dldtassociates.com/uploads/1/0/2/9/10294439/2417856_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:960px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazing Transformation ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dldtassociates.com/blog/amazing-transformation]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.dldtassociates.com/blog/amazing-transformation#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:40:57 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[branding]]></category><category><![CDATA[construction]]></category><category><![CDATA[design]]></category><category><![CDATA[development]]></category><category><![CDATA[interior design]]></category><category><![CDATA[marketing]]></category><category><![CDATA[planning]]></category><category><![CDATA[site selection]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.dldtassociates.com/blog/amazing-transformation</guid><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Wow...what an exciting example of how dynamic architecture can breathe new life  into a dated existing structure.&nbsp; Not only did this transformation bring a drab  building into contemporary standards but the architecture itself has become a  billboard for the user/tenant making the building dramatically stand apart from  the rest of the streetscape...to see the full article, click the link below.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;& [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Wow...what an exciting example of how dynamic architecture can breathe new life <br /> into a dated existing structure.&nbsp; Not only did this transformation bring a drab <br /> building into contemporary standards but the architecture itself has become a <br /> billboard for the user/tenant making the building dramatically stand apart from <br /> the rest of the streetscape...to see the full article, click the link below.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /><span></span><a title="" href="http://www.architizer.com/en_us/blog/dyn/90133/gangnam-makeover-mvrdv/#.Ubnm6UPD-pp">http://www.architizer.com/en_us/blog/dyn/90133/gangnam-makeover-mvrdv/#.Ubnm6UPD-pp</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</div>  <span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:0px'></span><span style='z-index:10;position:relative;float:left;;clear:left;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="http://www.dldtassociates.com/uploads/1/0/2/9/10294439/7873019.jpg" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:1px;padding:3px;" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder" /></a><span style="display: block; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;"></span></span> <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;display:block;"><em>Before photo &copy; MVRDV; After photo &copy;&nbsp;Shin Kyoung Sub</em></div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Article on Benefits of Adaptive Re-use]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dldtassociates.com/blog/article-on-benefits-of-adaptive-re-use]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.dldtassociates.com/blog/article-on-benefits-of-adaptive-re-use#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:08:30 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.dldtassociates.com/blog/article-on-benefits-of-adaptive-re-use</guid><description><![CDATA[  I am an avid supporter of adaptive reuse. We encourage our clients wherever possible to give serious consideration to re-purpose existing buildings. With thorough and diligent verification of existing conditions and systems such as super-structure, utility infrastructure, conveyance, etc along with proper qualification of their adaptability to the proposed new program significant project cost savings and schedule benefits can be realized.Click below to view the article -   http://nreionline.co [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">  <font size="3"><font color="#000000"><span><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN;'>I am an avid supporter of adaptive reuse. We encourage our clients wherever possible to give serious consideration to re-purpose existing buildings. With thorough and diligent verification of existing conditions and systems such as super-structure, utility infrastructure, conveyance, etc along with proper qualification of their adaptability to the proposed new program significant project cost savings and schedule benefits can be realized.<br /><span></span><br /><span></span>Click below to view the article - </span></span></font></font>  <a href="http://nreionline.com/green-projects/urban-flight-encourages-more-adaptive-reuse"><br /><span></span><br /><span></span>http://nreionline.com/green-projects/urban-flight-encourages-more-adaptive-reuse</a></div>  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Changing dynamics of the workplace and impact on design....]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dldtassociates.com/blog/changing-dynamics-of-the-workplace-and-impact-on-design]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.dldtassociates.com/blog/changing-dynamics-of-the-workplace-and-impact-on-design#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 15:37:31 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.dldtassociates.com/blog/changing-dynamics-of-the-workplace-and-impact-on-design</guid><description><![CDATA[Here is an interesting article about the changes to workplace design and office space dynamics...http://finance.yahoo.com/news/goodbye-office-cubicle-000800696.html [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Here is an interesting article about the changes to workplace design and office space dynamics...<br><span></span><br><span></span><a href="http://finance.yahoo.com/news/goodbye-office-cubicle-000800696.html">http://finance.yahoo.com/news/goodbye-office-cubicle-000800696.html</a><br><span></span><br><span></span></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[November 12th, 2012]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dldtassociates.com/blog/november-12th-2012]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.dldtassociates.com/blog/november-12th-2012#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:53:22 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[cost control]]></category><category><![CDATA[cost management]]></category><category><![CDATA[energy management]]></category><category><![CDATA[facility management]]></category><category><![CDATA[facility operations]]></category><category><![CDATA[operating cost]]></category><category><![CDATA[planning]]></category><category><![CDATA[utilities]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.dldtassociates.com/blog/november-12th-2012</guid><description><![CDATA[Good article on the process of considering energy management options...    energy_management_key_succees_elements.pdfFile Size:  116 kbFile Type:   pdfDownload File    [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2 style="text-align:left;">Good article on the process of considering energy management options...</h2>  <div><div style="margin: 10px 0 0 -10px"> <a href="http://www.dldtassociates.com/uploads/1/0/2/9/10294439/energy_management_key_succees_elements.pdf"><img src="http://www.weebly.com/weebly/images/file_icons/pdf.png" width="36" height="36" style="float: left; position: relative; left: 0px; top: 0px; margin: 0 15px 15px 0; border: 0;" /></a><div style="float: left; text-align: left; position: relative;"><table style="font-size: 12px; font-family: tahoma; line-height: .9;"><tr><td colspan="2"><b> energy_management_key_succees_elements.pdf</b></td></tr><tr style="display: none;"><td>File Size:  </td><td>116 kb</td></tr><tr style="display: none;"><td>File Type:  </td><td> pdf</td></tr></table><a href="http://www.dldtassociates.com/uploads/1/0/2/9/10294439/energy_management_key_succees_elements.pdf" style="font-weight: bold;">Download File</a></div> </div>  <hr style="clear: both; width: 100%; visibility: hidden"></hr></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facility Design Supports Branding & Marketing]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.dldtassociates.com/blog/facility-design-supports-branding-marketing]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.dldtassociates.com/blog/facility-design-supports-branding-marketing#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 06 Aug 2012 15:23:31 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[branding]]></category><category><![CDATA[construction]]></category><category><![CDATA[design]]></category><category><![CDATA[development]]></category><category><![CDATA[interior design]]></category><category><![CDATA[marketing]]></category><category><![CDATA[planning]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.dldtassociates.com/blog/facility-design-supports-branding-marketing</guid><description><![CDATA[The link below is to a great article that discusses the influence that architecture and interior design has on establising and siupporting a companies branding and marketing efforts.&nbsp; We have been telling clients this message for years and developed many facility programs accordingly.http://www.prweb.com/releases/prweb2012/7/prweb9750199.htm [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">The link below is to a great article that discusses the influence that architecture and interior design has on establising and siupporting a companies branding and marketing efforts.&nbsp; We have been telling clients this message for years and developed many facility programs accordingly.<BR><SPAN></SPAN><BR><A title="" href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/prweb2012/7/prweb9750199.htm"><U>http://www.prweb.com/releases/prweb2012/7/prweb9750199.htm</U></A><BR><SPAN></SPAN><BR><SPAN></SPAN></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>