NAIOP and commercial real estate leaders are closely watching a landscape shaped by tax policy, energy debates, tariffs and political dynamics. NAIOP’s priority issues have been front and center this year, offering both victories and challenges for the industry.
A panel of experts at I.CON Cold Storage unpacked key trends and addressed cold storage myths to help investors and operators navigate the market and capitalize on growth in a dynamic cold chain landscape.
Challenges abound when converting dry warehouses into cold storage facilities, but a panel of experts at NAIOP’s I.CON Cold Storage shared their experiences and recommendations for making it a reality.
A panel at I.CON Cold Storage discussed how to bridge the gap between developers and contractors so both parties can manage the challenges of cold storage projects and build more efficient, high-performance facilities.
Navy SEAL veteran Kevin Lacz shared five powerful principles for success at NAIOP’s I.CON Cold Storage conference, drawing from his experiences in combat, medicine, and entrepreneurship.
As global trade dynamics, food production patterns and technology adoption continue to reshape cold storage, investors and developers face new questions about where and how to deploy capital.
As owners, designers, engineers and contractors plan the next generation of cold storage facilities, a panel of experts took to the stage at NAIOP’s I.CON Cold Storage conference this week in Phoenix to share what strategies should be considered to not only get a project built now, but to future-proof the asset for evolving user needs and automation readiness.
Attendees of NAIOP’s I.CON Cold Storage this week in Phoenix had the opportunity to tour a trio of commercial real estate properties showcasing the breadth of the industry.
Vulcan Real Estate was recently named NAIOP’s 2025 Developer of the Year, the association’s highest honor for leadership and innovation. Leading the company’s success is Ada Healy, Chief Real Estate Officer. Healy joined NAIOP’s Inside CRE podcast to share what it takes to deliver developments that truly change communities – including the core values that drive Vulcan’s success.
At CRE.Converge in Toronto this week, global strategist Parag Khanna, founder and CEO of AlphaGeo, painted a bold picture of how shifting geopolitics, climate pressures and technological change are reshaping the commercial real estate landscape across North America and beyond. His central theme: Investors must look beyond risk and lean into resilience to identify the markets best positioned for long-term growth.