News: Brokerage

Boulé joins Parsons Brinckerhoff as VP

John Boulé, former commander of the New York District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), has been named a VP of Parsons Brinckerhoff, a global infrastructure strategic consulting, engineering, and program/construction management organization. In his new position, Boulé will serve as senior manager for priority project delivery, initially responsible as lead manager for the northeast region's Superstorm Sandy recovery and mitigation efforts. Boulé is expected to quickly take on additional responsibilities as a senior manager for work on other major programs in the greater New York City market. Boulé comes to Parsons Brinckerhoff following a 26-year military career. He retired as a colonel after serving in command and staff positions of increasing responsibility in the U.S. and overseas. He served as USACE's New York district commander from 2009 to 2012, responsible for managing a $1 billion annual capital budget in five states, at nine military installations and in Greenland. He previously served as assistant director for civil works at USACE headquarters in Washington, D.C., helping to manage the Corps' $5 billion nationwide water resource development program. He has served as a U.S. Army engineer battalion commander in Baghdad and as a team leader, department of Army staff, programs and force development, at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. Boulé, a licensed engineer, is a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, from which he received a bachelor of science in Civil engineering and later served as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering. He also has master of science degrees in Structural Engineering and Environmental Fluid Mechanics and Hydrology from Stanford University, a master of science degree in Resourcing National Strategy from the National Defense University, and a master of arts in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island. Parsons Brinckerhoff is a leader in developing and operating infrastructure around the world, with 14,000 employees dedicated to meeting the needs of clients and communities in the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Australia-Pacific regions. The firm offers skills and resources in strategic consulting, planning, engineering, program/construction management, and operations for transportation, power, mining, water/wastewater, and community development projects. Parsons Brinckerhoff is part of Balfour Beatty, an international infrastructure services business operating in professional services, construction services, support services and infrastructure investments
READ ON THE GO
DIGITAL EDITIONS
Subscribe
Columns and Thought Leadership
The death of the generic offering memorandum: What buyers expect in 2025 - by Kimberly Zar Bloorian

The death of the generic offering memorandum: What buyers expect in 2025 - by Kimberly Zar Bloorian

There was a time when an offering memorandum (OM) was pretty bare bones, some photos, a few bullet points on income, and a rent roll thrown in at the back. That used to get the job done. Not anymore. In 2025, buyers are sharper, faster, and more selective. They’re looking
Multi-generational multifamily owners - who’s in and who’s out - by Shallini Mehra and Amit Doshi

Multi-generational multifamily owners - who’s in and who’s out - by Shallini Mehra and Amit Doshi

Many long-time property owners are divesting from their rent stabilized properties at an increasingly rapid pace. This trend has gained momentum primarily due to the unyielding permanence of rent laws over the past six years and the increasing operating costs that continue to outstrip rent growth. In addition, the judiciary’s elongated timeline in processing evictions and tenant rent challenges,
Artificial intelligence in lending - by Lindsay Mesh Lotito

Artificial intelligence in lending - by Lindsay Mesh Lotito

Artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to help transform lending by enhancing decision-making, improving risk management and streamlining operations. With AI-powered tools that analyze vast amounts of data, lenders are able to assess borrower creditworthiness more accurately and efficiently. AI can evaluate a wide range of factors,
Navigating the changing landscape of hotel Property Improvement Plans and conversion brands - by Andrew Cameron

Navigating the changing landscape of hotel Property Improvement Plans and conversion brands - by Andrew Cameron

When owners are due for a significant Property Improvement Plan (PIP), they must carefully evaluate what the best course of action is. Over the past five years, major hotel brands have become significantly more flexible with their PIP schedules.