Founded in 1978, Highwoods Properties is an integrated, self-administered real estate investment trust that deals in vacant land, offices, and retail and industrial facilities. In affiliation with contractors, suppliers and trade professionals, it offers leasing assistance, maintenance, asset development and construction management for properties and various third parties. The company also executes a range of real estate transactions to meet the needs of clients. It operates a residential and commercial network with offices throughout Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. Highwoods Properties' staff includes in-house architects, engineers and project managers. Headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., the company maintains a presence in Orlando, Fla.