If you work in commercial real estate in California, you know that successful advocacy in this environment takes more than tracking legislation. It takes organized chapters and steady relationships that open doors when it matters. That was the clear throughline of a recent advocacy session at NAIOP’s I.CON West in Los Angeles.
Graycor’s two-decade relationship with Amazon led to our construction firm taking on an unconventional and pioneering project — the company’s first net-zero-carbon delivery station, DII5 in Elkhart, Indiana. To achieve net-zero certification, the 39-acre site features mass timber construction as opposed to the traditional precast or tilt-up concrete and structural steel.
The commercial real estate industry continues to evolve in response to economic cycles, shifting workplace expectations, and the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Understanding how these changes are shaping talent, leadership and compensation is essential for firms competing in today’s market. The 2025 CREW Network benchmark study offers valuable insight into these dynamics, with a particular focus on women in the industry.
“I think all of us know that we’re living through extraordinary times,” said Jonathan Martin, POLITICO’s bureau chief and senior political columnist. “And it’s just a fire hose for those of us who are living this.” Martin presented the keynote address this week at NAIOP’s Chapter Leadership and Legislative Retreat in Washington, D.C., drawing from his wealth of experience as a political journalist providing coverage from the corridors of power in Washington, D.C., to the campaign trails across America.
In today’s construction landscape, insurance compliance has moved from the back office to the front line of risk management. Spreadsheets were never meant to manage risk. Yet too many teams are still wrestling with color-coded chaos instead of focusing on protection and progress. The fix: AI that understands the fine print.
Commercial real estate is showing clear signs of strength and resilience as 2026 begins, supported by improving conditions across many markets and asset classes, with some variations, according to an array of NAIOP board members.
NAIOP’s 2025 Chair Alex Thomson reflects on his year leading the association.
Apartment hunting remained competitive across the U.S. this year, with Miami, Chicago and Manhattan leading the way for hottest rental markets.
Adaptive reuse projects surged to historic levels in 2024. Nearly 25,000 apartments were completed from converted structures across the U.S., a 50% jump over 2023 and double the total in 2022, a RentCafe.com report shows.
Corporate occupiers are increasingly seeking environments that employees choose for their experience and connectivity, elevating office space from what was viewed as a cost center to more of a strategic asset. Owners who can deliver these high-performing, highly desired spaces are well positioned to capture premium rents and foster long-term loyalty.