Zandi: Tariffs, Turbulence and a Tenuous Outlook for the U.S. Economy

May 16, 2025

“In 35 years as an economist, I’ve only seen uncertainty like this twice before: during the global financial crisis and in the middle of the pandemic,” said Moody’s Chief Economist Mark Zandi, addressing a full room at this week’s NAIOP National Forums Symposium in New Orleans. “These are highly uncertain times.”

Navigating the Shifting Tides of the U.S. Industrial Market

April 30, 2025

The U.S. industrial real estate market experienced a significant slowdown in 2024, marking the lowest annual net absorption rate since 2011, according to the bi-annual NAIOP Industrial Space Demand Forecast that was published in March.

Nearshoring and Onshoring: Opportunities, Challenges and Globalization’s Impact

November 25, 2024

Supply chain dynamics, increased demand for “just-in-case” products, and a shift in where goods are assembled are three key drivers in a movement toward growing the manufacturing sector closer to home. NAIOP hosted an executive summit this month in Scottsdale, Arizona, to explore challenges and opportunities, and to hear from the developers, end users and experts who are influencing the trend and shaping the future.

Crossing Borders: How Politics and Globalization are Impacting North American Trade

November 14, 2024

At NAIOP’s Nearshoring/Onshoring Summit this week in Scottsdale, Arizona, keynote Shannon O’Neil explored globalization myths, trends in global trade, manufacturing in China and Mexico, and more. O'Neil is the vice president, deputy director of studies, and Nelson and David Rockefeller senior fellow for Latin America studies at the Council on Foreign Relations.

Automation, Solar and Tools Driving Cold Storage Design

October 8, 2024

Cold storage warehouses differ from traditional buildings in more ways than just temperature, and new technologies and trends are reshaping the sector as it grows. An I.CON Cold Storage panel discussed everything from automation trends to best practices in refrigeration, electrical, structural and more.

Inside Cold Storage Leasing

October 7, 2024

Cold storage development often requires a specialized approach, and leasing is no exception. A panel of leasing experts at this week’s I.CON Cold Storage conference in Las Vegas shared their insider’s views on the cold storage leasing market, including demand drivers and growth expectations, the market outlook, second-generation space, and speculative freezer or cooler space.

Defining Cold Storage: Asset Classes, Opportunities, Challenges and Forecasts

October 7, 2024

“There is terrific opportunity [in cold storage], but you must have the right partners in equity, debt, development and construction,” said Josh Lewis, chief operating officer, RL Cold, during a panel discussion at NAIOP's I.CON Cold Storage. “It’s always risky, but the right partners make all the difference.”

The Institutionalization of Industrial Outdoor Storage

June 7, 2024

The industrial outdoor storage (IOS) space has evolved significantly over the last 10-15 years, yet many are still unfamiliar with these unique sites. A panel of IOS investors shared their insights into the future of this sector, from the investment cycle to acquisition/disposition, and when it might be considered an institutionalized product class at I.CON East.

Nearshoring, Reshoring and Manufacturing Coming Back to North America

June 7, 2024

Onshoring and nearshoring activity is spurring demand for manufacturing space as well as associated demand for logistics facilities, said Lisa DeNight, managing director, national industrial research, Newmark, at I.CON East this week in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Industrial Market Outlook for the Eastern US

June 6, 2024

A powerhouse panel of industrial experts took to the stage at NAIOP’s I.CON East to discuss the state of East Coast industrial markets, what challenges are ahead, how macroeconomic factors could impact the sector, and what opportunities are on the horizon.

Author:

Kathryn Hamilton, CAE