People-first Design: The Future of Industrial Real Estate

June 5, 2025

Natalie Fidlow, CFA

At the I.CON East conference in Jersey City, New Jersey this week, Eric Booth, AIA, president at Desmone; Bradley Frankhouser, regional vice president at Desmone; and Scott Wolkowitz, partner at The AM Group; demonstrated how focusing on amenities, sustainability and adaptive reuse – with a consideration for the people working in these spaces – is proving successful for industrial customers and owners.

Emerging Trends in Private Equity for Commercial Real Estate

February 18, 2025

Lucy Cromwell

Private equity firms often consider commercial buildings a smart place to invest their money, and property may be perceived as a stable investment option. In recent years, there have been huge advances that have changed the how, where and why of commercial real estate investment, including PropTech, big data and rising interest in mixed-use developments.

CL&LR Marks Important Week for NAIOP Federal Advocacy

February 5, 2025

Aquiles Suarez

This week will see scores of NAIOP members from the U.S. and Canada attend NAIOP’s Chapter Leadership and Legislative Retreat (CL&LR) in Washington, D.C., with U.S. members scheduling meetings with their senators and representatives to educate elected officials on the issues important to the commercial real estate industry. Our annual CL&LR is an important event and is the kickoff to what is certain to be a consequential year for commercial real estate in terms of federal legislation.

The Country’s Largest Urban Hot Spots Embrace Adaptive Reuse in Self-storage

January 9, 2025

Maria Gatea

While new construction has dominated the industry for decades, a significant shift is occurring: Existing industrial and retail buildings are being converted into self-storage facilities. This trend is not only optimizing urban real estate but also meeting the growing demand for storage in densely populated areas.

CRE Outlook for 2025: Cautiously Optimistic

January 6, 2025

Ed Finkel

The fortunes of the commercial real estate sector should be somewhere between status quo and modestly improved over the next year, with housing, industrial, data center and advanced manufacturing among the most dynamic asset classes, according to a cross-section of developers and investors who sit on NAIOP’s board of directors.

The Future of Prebuilt Office Spaces

November 11, 2024

Doug West

Driven by changes in the business environment and the demands of modern corporate tenants, prebuilt office spaces have transformed from underused "leftover" spaces into an integral part of commercial leasing strategies. These modern, ready-to-move-in spaces are designed to meet the evolving expectations of both building owners and corporate tenants, offering flexibility, aesthetic appeal and functional elements that reflect current office trends.

President-elect Trump and Senate Majority Expected to Prioritize Tax Legislation

November 6, 2024

Eric Schmutz

On behalf of our more than 21,000 members, NAIOP Government Affairs has long advocated for federal tax policy that aligns the economics of real estate development and investment, to promote capital formation and foster community development. That is why we have prioritized four provisions that must be included in the future tax law.

Adaptive Reuse Apartments on the Rise Again

August 26, 2024

Veronica Grecu

In 2023, the trend of transforming buildings into apartments saw a significant revival, nearing the peak levels of 2019 and 2020, as developers responded swiftly to the increased demand for housing after a two-year slowdown. The momentum for adaptive reuse is expected to continue, with an estimated 151,000 rental apartments currently being converted, including 58,000 from former office spaces.

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