Attendees of NAIOP’s I.CON Cold Storage this week in Phoenix had the opportunity to tour a trio of commercial real estate properties showcasing the breadth of the industry.
Vulcan Real Estate was recently named NAIOP's 2025 Developer of the Year, the association's highest honor for leadership and innovation. Leading the company's success is Ada Healy, Chief Real Estate Officer. Healy joined NAIOP’s Inside CRE podcast to share what it takes to deliver developments that truly change communities – including the core values that drive Vulcan’s success.
As September drew to a close, NAIOP chapter leaders from the Northeast gathered for a summit to learn about and discuss the policy issues facing commercial real estate in the region. Representatives from Detroit, Greater Philadelphia, New Jersey, Massachusetts, New York City Metro and Pittsburgh met in Philadelphia to hear from five speakers with policy expertise.
In today’s competitive manufacturing landscape, speed, efficiency and sustainability are driving major shifts in how facilities are designed and built. From off-site prefabrication to digital integration and artificial intelligence-driven decision-making, advanced construction strategies are redefining project delivery. These innovations not only streamline timelines but also enhance quality, cost control and long-term operational performance.
Manufacturing facility construction is undergoing rapid evolution. As commercial real estate executives seek to align with manufacturers' unique facility needs, understanding key construction trends and best practices is essential for project success. Predictability in cost, scope and schedule remains paramount for manufacturers, and achieving it requires a strategic approach built on early project definition, collaborative team integration and selecting the right project delivery method.
The U.S. apartment construction market continues its robust expansion in 2025, with over 500,000 new units expected to open nationwide by year’s end. While delivery volumes have cooled down slightly from 2024's record pace, construction activity remains significantly above historical averages, reflecting sustained rental demand and favorable development conditions across key markets.
Real-time data tracking is becoming foundational to logistics networks, but even so, many warehouse systems are lagging. It's not just advanced technology they’re missing out on, but the benefits that come with it. Key technologies are driving visibility and added value in warehouses and beyond.
With Congress set to recess next week for Rosh Hashanah, less than four legislative days remain this month for Congress to agree on a stop-gap funding measure needed to avert a government shutdown on Sept. 30. But with both parties still jockeying for political advantage, a federal government shutdown – if only short-term – seems all but inevitable.
