The Future of Electric Vehicle Charging: A Guide for Commercial Real Estate Developers

July 27, 2023

Electric vehicle (EV) use is accelerating, and commercial real estate owners can reap significant benefits from installing EV charging infrastructure at their properties. A recent NAIOP webinar explained how EV charging station implementation can attract and retain tenants, improve the property's environmental score and generate new revenue streams.

The Case for Implementing DEI in Commercial Real Estate

January 31, 2023

An interactive session during NAIOP’s Chapter Leadership and Legislative Retreat (CL&LR) in Washington, D.C., in late January explored the “what, why and how” of DEI and how firms in the industry can better implement it.

A Candid Conversation on Office Conversions

October 11, 2022

Converting existing buildings to new uses is a growing trend in commercial real estate. A session during NAIOP’s CRE.Converge 2022 in Chicago this week profiled three projects that provide valuable insights into successful conversions. The Curtis, Philadelphia In 2014, Keystone Development acquired The Curtis, an iconic 12-story office building in Philadelphia, with the goal of […]

Lincoln Yards and The Salt Shed: Unique Developments on Chicago’s North Side

October 10, 2022

Along the banks of the Chicago River on the city’s North Side, new developments are arising that have the potential to revitalize this former industrial area. A tour during NAIOP’s CRE.Converge showcased two projects that are part of this effort. Sterling Bay’s Lincoln Yards is a massive new $6 billion mixed-use project that will eventually […]

Can Industrial be a Good Neighbor in Residential Areas?

September 1, 2022

Industrial properties are often built near neighborhoods, but that isn’t always popular with the residents, who have legitimate concerns about noise, traffic and pollution from the increased volume of trucks and vans. A recent NAIOP online panel discussion examined how developers can work with local communities to address these worries through outreach and engagement, as […]

Industrial Market Analysis: Measuring Where to Invest

February 18, 2022

Data-driven approaches are frequently used to identify core growth markets for industrial development and acquisitions. These combine top-down demographic and macroeconomic data with bottom-up information from specific submarkets. A recent webinar for NAIOP members provided insights into how commercial real estate professionals can turn data into actionable information for investors. According to James Freeman, Managing […]

What’s Ahead for Supply Chains?

November 11, 2021

Complex factors – including the COVID-19 pandemic, weather, clogged ports, labor shortages and many more – are fueling the ongoing disruption of global supply chains, which is putting inflationary pressure on the global economy. A panel at NAIOP’s I.CON East, held this week in Jersey City, New Jersey, discussed these problems, as well as practical […]

The Future of Goods Distribution and the Supply Chain

September 28, 2021

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain problems have become pervasive. In fact, things are getting so bad that many fear they could imperil the all-important holiday shopping season this year. “My wife came up to me and said, ‘We have to start Christmas shopping right now,’” said John Petricola, senior managing director […]

South Florida Industrial: Strong Growth Amid Challenges

September 27, 2021

South Florida is a major hub for logistics operations thanks to its proximity to busy ports. In 2020, PortMiami loaded about 1.1 million TEUs (20-foot equivalent units, 20-foot-long cargo containers). That represented a total of 9.7 million tons of cargo. Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale handled about 945,000 TEUs in 2020 – about 5.7 million […]

Creating a Workplace Culture of Inclusion

February 12, 2021

U.S. demographics are becoming increasingly diverse. However, commercial real estate continues to lag, especially with representation in C-suite roles. At NAIOP’s 2021 Chapter Leadership and Legislative Retreat, Equality Institute CEO Bernadette Smith shared strategies to help real estate companies become more diverse and inclusive. The Next Generation Smith said companies must prepare for the arrival […]

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Trey Barrineau