29
Sep
2017
Developing Leader Spotlight: Making His Mark on the Build Environment
Posted On September 29, 2017  By Marie Ruff  And has No Comment

Growing up, Stephen Powell Jr., a recipient of NAIOP’s 2016 Developing Leaders Award, always had an interest in construction, spurred by his grandfather’s work as a general contractor. He studied civil engineering and spent a dozen years doing construction management before making the change to development. […]

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25
Sep
2017
Combating High Construction Pricing with #PropTech
Posted On September 25, 2017  By Todd Burns  And has No Comment

Between rising costs, dwindling talent pools and looming uncertainty, today’s construction leaders are grappling with some seriously disruptive forces. But a closer look at each of these “disruptions” reveals some serious opportunities, too, as the sector begins to ramp up its technology strategy. Though still in […]

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22
Sep
2017
Developing Leader Spotlight: A Natural Leader and Teacher
Posted On September 22, 2017  By Marie Ruff  And has No Comment

Leadership by example is a guiding career principle for Brian O’Sullivan, CPA, CVA, a recipient of NAIOP’s 2016 Developing Leaders Award. He draws inspiration from driven leaders who are not only successful in business but who take the time to guide and mentor those who are […]

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20
Sep
2017
Congress Takes Action to Slow “Drive-By Lawsuits”
Posted On September 20, 2017  By Alex Ford  And has No Comment

Lawsuits are often described as a “rite of passage” for business and property owners: an inevitable occurrence that comes with the territory. But the threat of litigation is no small matter. Owners must budget for attorney’s fees, which can take a large chunk out of a […]

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13
Sep
2017
In a Period of Rapid Change: A NAIOP Chairman Retrospective
Posted On September 13, 2017  By Sheila Vertino  And has No Comment

Throughout 50 years of up and down cycles, the commercial real estate industry has evolved from individual or family-run local development companies to strong regional, and even international, publicly traded companies. The latter is the perspective that Gene Reilly brought to NAIOP during his 2013 chairmanship. […]

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11
Sep
2017
Investing in a Sustainable Future
Posted On September 11, 2017  By Anna Murray  And has No Comment

It is commendable for commercial property investors to support initiatives that enhance the sustainability of assets, but does it pay off? Our experience tells us that the answer is a resounding YES. Developing a green building serves more than altruistic goals. Investing in a sustainable future […]

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06
Sep
2017
It’s Game Time on Capitol Hill
Posted On September 6, 2017  By Aquiles Suarez  And has No Comment

Labor Day, the unofficial end of summer, has come and gone, and with that the end of the NFL’s preseason. The real contests – the ones that count, begin now. And as in football, the battles in Congress are about to get very real in September. […]

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05
Sep
2017
Developing Leader Spotlight: Leadership that Counts
Posted On September 5, 2017  By Marie Ruff  And has No Comment

As a certified public accountant, Ian Nichols, a recipient of NAIOP’s 2016 Developing Leaders Award, could work for a variety of industries. He says that ultimately it was commercial real estate that chose him – and he’s been passionate about the industry ever since. His colleagues […]

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