28
Jan
2022
A Deeper Look at Brownfield Redevelopment in the Infrastructure Act
Posted On January 28, 2022  By Ron Derven  And has 5 Comments

At first glance, the $1.5 billion specifically earmarked for brownfield cleanup and a total of $21 billion set aside for environmental remediation in the $1 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684) may seem paltry, given that there are an estimated 450,000 brownfield sites identified […]

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25
Jan
2022
Six Ways to Reduce Risk on Office Construction Projects
Posted On January 25, 2022  By Michael Casolo  And has 5 Comments

The right design may be the key to achieving the flexible, experiential physical workplace of the future – but it’s only half the battle. Even the most flawless blueprint requires seamless construction delivery to unlock its maximum potential. Smooth construction may sound like an oxymoron given […]

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21
Jan
2022
Office Development Pipeline Robust Even as Return-to-office Plans Remain on Hold
Posted On January 21, 2022  By Irina Lupa  And has 7 Comments

In summer 2021, the office market was gearing up for a much-anticipated return to the office in the fall as a result of widespread optimism owing to efficient COVID-19 vaccine rollouts and falling case counts. However, the emergence and subsequent ascent of the delta and omicron […]

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19
Jan
2022
Democrats in Search of a Plan
Posted On January 19, 2022  By Aquiles Suarez  And has 6 Comments

Congressional Democrats are struggling to come up with a plan to pass legislation containing much of their and President Joe Biden’s domestic policy agenda, with an eye toward having tangible achievements that can be touted in their 2022 midterm reelection bids. After spending much of 2021 […]

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13
Jan
2022
How Will Inflation Impact Commercial Real Estate?
Posted On January 13, 2022  By Gary Tasman  And has 8 Comments

We’ve all noticed the change — at the supermarket, gas pumps, and nearly everywhere else. Whether it was the cost of your Christmas tree or your New Year’s Eve champagne, prices are significantly higher today than they were just one year ago. In fact, the Consumer […]

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11
Jan
2022
Unique Adaptive Reuse Projects
Posted On January 11, 2022  By Brielle Scott  And has 8 Comments

Adaptive reuse projects can often be a high-risk, high-reward proposition, as aging or obsolete assets bring their own set of unique challenges for developers hoping to revitalize or reposition a property for new uses. But as availability of land continues to shrink in densely populated areas, […]

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07
Jan
2022
Developing Buildings with a Facilities Management Mindset
Posted On January 7, 2022  By Melissa Plaskonos  And has 14 Comments

Often in large development projects, design and construction teams focus on completing the building for the occupants’ short-term needs – about five years out from completion. Yet modern buildings have the potential to reach a lifespan of 30-50 years before requiring major renovations, according to Getty […]

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05
Jan
2022
State Advocacy Essential for NAIOP Chapters in 2022
Posted On January 5, 2022  By Toby Burke  And has 7 Comments

As the new year begins, lawmakers will begin returning to their chambers to discuss and debate numerous pieces of legislation. Congress is currently focused on President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better initiative and voting rights legislation, but conventional wisdom suggest that passage of meaningful, nonpartisan legislation […]

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23
Dec
2021
Flex Space Emerging as Long-term Office Market Trend While Transactions Overtake 2020 Sales Volume
Posted On December 23, 2021  By Irina Lupa  And has 9 Comments

While the past two years have been marked by considerable speculation around the future of office-based and remote work, there is no uncertainty around the fact that companies will still need physical spaces for training, collaboration and culture building. Considering the changing nature of these activities, […]

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21
Dec
2021
Improving the Building Permit Process
Posted On December 21, 2021  By Valerie Maislin  And has 6 Comments

Building on the NAIOP Research Foundation’s recent study, The Development Approvals Index: A New Tool to Evaluate Local Approvals Processes, several NAIOP chapters and George Mason University have collected data on development approvals across the United States and Canada.   To date, Mason’s data collection has focused […]

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