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Associated Press
14 hours ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Piedmont Office Realty Trust Rebrands to Piedmont Realty Trust
Atlanta, June 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- --Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) ('Piedmont'), a real estate investment trust (REIT), announced today the launch of its new brand identity including a name change to Piedmont Realty Trust, Inc. The rebrand was undertaken to better reflect the company's focus on Piedmont PLACEs which are designed to elevate the workday and reflect a higher standard of service for our clients. Commenting on the rebrand, Piedmont's President and Chief Executive Officer, Brent Smith, said, 'We've recently completed an extensive update of our brand identity. We understand that today's employees seek environments that support their company cultures and foster a sense of community. At our core we are dedicated to transforming traditional office buildings into Piedmont PLACEs that deliver a cohesive experience, welcoming our clients into premium workspaces that are paired with an elevated service model. Our simplified brand better reflects this strategy and aligns with the bespoke approach we deliver to our clients.' Piedmont's strategy remains dedicated to transforming the essence of the workplace, focusing on creating environments that promote collaboration, offer convenience and cultivate a sense of connection. Whether an office building is in a bustling city or a serene suburb, Piedmont PLACEs are designed to offer intentional spaces where people, collaboration and service thrive. To learn more, please visit Piedmont's website at About Piedmont Realty Trust Piedmont Realty Trust™ (NYSE: PDM), is a fully integrated, self-managed real estate investment company focused on delivering an exceptional office environment. As an owner, manager, developer and operator of 16 MM SF of Class A properties across major U.S. Sunbelt markets, Piedmont Realty Trust™ is known for its hospitality-driven approach and commitment to transforming buildings into premier 'Piedmont PLACEs' that enhance each client's workplace experience. Contact: Sarah Heimlich Company: Piedmont Office Realty Trust Phone: 770 418 8800 Email: [email protected]
Yahoo
15 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Piedmont Office Realty Trust Rebrands to Piedmont Realty Trust
Atlanta, June 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- --Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) ('Piedmont'), a real estate investment trust (REIT), announced today the launch of its new brand identity including a name change to Piedmont Realty Trust, Inc. The rebrand was undertaken to better reflect the company's focus on Piedmont PLACEs which are designed to elevate the workday and reflect a higher standard of service for our clients. Commenting on the rebrand, Piedmont's President and Chief Executive Officer, Brent Smith, said, 'We've recently completed an extensive update of our brand identity. We understand that today's employees seek environments that support their company cultures and foster a sense of community. At our core we are dedicated to transforming traditional office buildings into Piedmont PLACEs that deliver a cohesive experience, welcoming our clients into premium workspaces that are paired with an elevated service model. Our simplified brand better reflects this strategy and aligns with the bespoke approach we deliver to our clients.' Piedmont's strategy remains dedicated to transforming the essence of the workplace, focusing on creating environments that promote collaboration, offer convenience and cultivate a sense of connection. Whether an office building is in a bustling city or a serene suburb, Piedmont PLACEs are designed to offer intentional spaces where people, collaboration and service thrive. To learn more, please visit Piedmont's website at About Piedmont Realty Trust Piedmont Realty Trust™ (NYSE: PDM), is a fully integrated, self-managed real estate investment company focused on delivering an exceptional office environment. As an owner, manager, developer and operator of 16 MM SF of Class A properties across major U.S. Sunbelt markets, Piedmont Realty Trust™ is known for its hospitality-driven approach and commitment to transforming buildings into premier 'Piedmont PLACEs' that enhance each client's workplace experience. Contact: Sarah Heimlich Company: Piedmont Office Realty Trust Phone: 770 418 8800 Email: produjo un error al recuperar la información Inicia sesión para acceder a tu portafolio Se produjo un error al recuperar la información Se produjo un error al recuperar la información Se produjo un error al recuperar la información Se produjo un error al recuperar la información
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Piedmont REIT Signs over 500,000 SF of Leases Second Quarter-to-Date and Raises Full Year Leasing Guidance from 1.4 - 1.6 million SF to 1.8 - 2.0 million SF
YTD Leasing of over 850,000 SF Atlanta, June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont' or 'the Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of Class A office properties located primarily in the Sunbelt, announced today, that the Company is participating in this week's Nareit REITWeek Investor Conference in New York City. The Company has completed over 500,000 square feet of leasing thus far in the second quarter, with 350,000 square feet related to new tenants. Approximately 70% of the new tenant leases are for currently vacant space and year-to-date leasing volume now totals over 850,000 square feet. Of note, the Company signed two new, large transactions in excess of 10 years – 93,000 square feet with a global professional services firm specializing in risk, strategy and people at Three Galleria Office Tower in Dallas and 84,000 square feet with a global frozen food distributor at the Company's recently repositioned 9320 Excelsior building in suburban Minneapolis. Commenting on second quarter operational success to date, Brent Smith, Piedmont's President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "The portfolio's leasing momentum accelerated during April and May with the team executing over half a million square feet of leases despite the turbulent economic backdrop. To date, we have not witnessed a slowdown in leasing demand or decision making. Piedmont's client pipeline remains robust with over 400,000 square feet of leases currently in legal documentation with more than half for currently vacant space. In addition, we have 2.6 million square feet of leases in the proposal stage, further evidence that the investments that we have made in our portfolio, combined with a 'best-in-class' service and sustainability mindset, are resonating with a broad range of tenants. At this time, we are increasing our 2025 leasing guidance to 1.8 to 2.0 million square feet from our initial guidance of 1.4 to 1.6 million square feet. We continue to emphasize that Piedmont is uniquely positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for highly-amenitized, well-located work environments operated by a financially stable landlord." About Piedmont Office Realty Trust Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: PDM) is an owner, manager, developer, redeveloper, and operator of high-quality, Class A office properties located primarily in the Sunbelt. Its approximately $5 billion, predominantly unencumbered portfolio is currently comprised of approximately 16 million square feet. The Company is a fully integrated, self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT) with local management offices in each of its markets and is investment-grade rated by Moody's (Baa3) and Fitch (BBB-). Piedmont is a 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence. For more information, see Contact: Sarah HeimlichCompany: Piedmont Office Realty TrustPhone: 770 418 8800Email:
Medscape
20-05-2025
- Health
- Medscape
What PCPs Should Know About Treating Patients With Diabetes
Primary care plays a crucial role in the treatment of diabetes. Primary care physicians (PCPs) are typically the first line of health care for patients with type 2 diabetes. But PCPs are often tasked with managing treatment for type 1 diabetes as well, particularly in areas with limited access to endocrinologists and other specialists in diabetes care. To learn more about how primary care providers handle some of the challenges of treating individuals with diabetes, Medscape Medical News turned to Brent Smith, MD, a family physician in Greenville, MS, board member of the American Association of Family Physicians. Below are Smith's responses to key questions about diabetes care: Q: How do you tailor treatment to patients of different socioeconomic backgrounds and health literacy levels? A: When treating my diabetic patients, ideally, we would treat according to best practices first and adjust from there. However, in reality, I find myself treating first by what the patient can afford — through the vagaries of payor coverage and then their own financial resources — then by health literacy. The best treatment plan is worthless if the patient cannot understand or implement it. Last comes best practices. Often, I have had to adjust treatment plans to suboptimal choices because that is what the patient can afford and (at times) to keep the treatment plan reasonable to what the patient can accommodate in their life. Q: What is a go-to strategy for patients struggling to maintain good glycemic control despite the use of multiple medications? A: There really isn't a one-size-fits-all approach. The hallmarks of success are simplicity, and the challenge is finding that. With dietary choices, I try to make the advice simple. Shop from the outside aisles of the store — where fresh food is housed — and try to avoid the middle aisles, where the processed grains and sugars are kept. When looking at carbohydrates, I encourage them to avoid white foods, such as white rice, white bread, potatoes, and sugar, and try to pick things that are brown — whole grain bread, brown or wild rice, and sweet potatoes. We always encourage more exercise, but that often involves advising how to work it into their life schedule without it being overwhelming. Q: How are glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) medications for diabetes and weight loss affecting the way you treat patients? A: Ironically, the 'new' [GLP-1] weight loss drugs have been around for decades but have just recently achieved prominence. However, what they have changed is a renewed emphasis on weight loss and lifestyle change rather than the emphasis on adding on medications. Q: How do you coordinate care with endocrinologists, dietitians, and other specialists for more complex patient cases? A: I live in a rural area, about 2 hours away from an endocrinologist. I refer my type 1 diabetics for assistance but not commonly with my regular patients. Dietitians are great, but in our setting, they are typically hospital-employed, so their main role is educating diabetics in the hospital setting. Q: What is something that you wish more PCPs understood or put into practice when it comes to treating individuals with diabetes? A: My biggest request of anyone treating diabetic patients would be to remember 'reality' vs what the book says. A good example of this for me is the expectation that all patients with diabetes should be checking their blood sugar daily. It is a painful and expensive hassle that we expect patients to take on without question. However, we rely on A1c for grading control. Until continuous glucose monitors fully take over the market, unless a patient is taking insulin, I only ask them to check a fingerstick if they are feeling ill or worried their blood sugars might be very high or very low. If we aren't asking them to make regular changes based on their fingerstick readings and their ability to make those changes in lifestyle and diet is often very limited, then why are we asking them to use glucometers daily?
RNZ News
10-05-2025
- Climate
- RNZ News
Banks Peninsula state of emergency will remain for another two days, at least
Flooding at Banks Peninsula following heavy rains in the Canterbury region. Photo: Christchurch City Council The state of emergency in Banks Peninsula will remain in place for at least another two days and be reassessed on Monday, Christchurch City Council said on Saturday. The land was still saturated after recent rain, meaning there was potential for further slips , council controller Brent Smith said. "Banks Peninsula received more rain yesterday , and we will continue to closely monitor the slip at Lighthouse Road. We are also still actively clearing smaller slips in other parts of Banks Peninsula." Newly installed monitoring equipment onsite at Lighthouse Road would need to provide a full 48 hours of data before before a decision is made to lift the local state of emergency, he added. "The monitoring gives us more detailed information on how, or if, the slip is moving, which enables us to make more informed decisions for residents in both the primary and secondary evacuation zones. "We also have plans in place, should the monitoring show that the situation is escalating. We continue to work closely with affected property owners and businesses. "We will reassess the state of emergency on Monday, once we have a better understanding of the land stability at Lighthouse Road." Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
