Finding an office space isn’t an exact science. It requires creativity, perseverance and above all a profound understanding of the client’s goals and aspirations. It’s about relationships and the ability to work together toward a shared goal. Why settle for any solution, when you can have the right solution.
ASTELLAS PHARMA Projects totaling over 1.3 million square feet in North and South America • Advised on operations throughout North and South America. • Developed 440,000 SF headquarters build-to-suit project in Illinois. • Disposed of 400,000 SF headquarters and R&D campus in New York. • Assisted in incentives negotiations which have exceeded $40 million.
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ou are the key reason we got this very significant project very significant project through the never ending analysis was outstanding… we would not be at this point without your hard work and endless patience.”
BARACK FERRAZZANO KIRSCHBAUM & NAGELBERG 100,000 SF in Chicago, Illinois • Identified class A, high-rise opportunity with unique characteristics aimed at high level recruitment • Secured significant concession package. • Obtained future lease flexibility. • Negotiated minimal lease security.
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avid Burkards did terrific work for our firm in connection with the
lease of our space at 200 West Madison. He was very knowledgeable about the market and insightful about our options. His advice was invaluable. We are thrilled with our space at 200 West Madison and David played a very prominent part in the entire process.”
COYOTE LOGISTICS Projects totaling over 315,000 SF in: Alabama Illinois South Carolina California Michigan Tennessee Colorado New Jersey Texas Florida Ohio Washington Georgia Oregon • Priorities included location, economics, parking, ability to expand, uniqueness to match culture – all of which were successfully achieved after identifying a “needle in a hay stack”. • Secured various expansion capabilities over a short timeframe for one of the fastest growing companies in North America. • Assisted in incentives negotiations which have exceeded $12 million. • Currently advising on other national projects.
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oyote has grown exponentially over the past few years which can make real estate decisions challenging. We want to provide our team with an atmosphere indicative of our culture and still be able to accommodate our space requirements without putting too much stress on our bottom line. Fortunately we connected with David Burkards and MB Real Estate who greatly streamlined the process and provided the knowledge and know how we needed to make the right calls for our unique situation. This kind of personalized service and indepth understanding of the Chicago marketplace was exactly what we needed; and over 150,000 square feet later, I can say it’s been a huge success.”
HEARTLAND ALLIANCE 37,000 SF in Chicago, Illinois • Successfully relocated client within building to brand new space and secured significant savings 3 years prior to expiration • Secured significant lease flexibility • Managed construction and move in coordination • Currently evaluating portfolio throughout Chicagoland
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or your creative ideas, commitment to perfection, good taste and
customer service, we are in your debt. You understood us from the very beginning despite our complexity, our resource limitations, and our kitchen full of ardent chefs. For Heartland, this new space is a metaphor for our future: bright, cheery, edgy with a tip toward funky, and streamlined. You’ve set the stage perfectly for our next act, and it will go a long way towards advancing our culture and showing our hard-driven staff just how important they are. A true gift indeed. Please take a bow, knowing that your impact will be felt for years to come. Thank you for delivering on time, on budget, and thinking of the thousand little things we never would have. No small feat in a world of perpetual curveballs. To you and your respective teams, you will always be remembered fondly, and with authentic appreciation.”
McANDREWS HELD & MALLOY 73,000 SF in Chicago, Illinois • Successfully renegotiated lease and secured significant savings nearly 3 years prior to expiration • Obtained substantial tenant improvement dollars used to upgrade. • Evaluated advantages and disadvantages of new developments versus second generation space.
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Real Estate has provided exceptional service. They have taken the time to understand our needs and then worked hard to help us meet those needs at an affordable price.”
SONOMA PARTNERS Projects totaling 20,000 square feet in Chicago, Illinois and Denver, Colorado • Identified various alternatives that would accommodate a young company without over extending it during early years. • Negotiated 6 transactions during tenure ranging from a 2,000 square foot expansion to a 17,000 square foot early relocation within the building. • Secured various options to maintain flexability.
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e have worked with David for nearly 10 years on multiple space expansions. He not only has the ability to understand our business, goals and requirements, but also to develop creative solutions which have proven advantageous to our bottom line, time and time again. David takes the time to thoroughly understand who we are, what we do and how he can achieve the type of flexibility necessary in our rapidly expanding industry.”
David Burkards Senior Vice President, Corporate Services 312.558.3834 DBurkards@mbres.com