When the COVID-19 pandemic struck the U.S. earlier this year, it was unclear what the effects would be on industrial real estate. But nearly six months into the crisis, it appears that the sector has been more resilient than others, according to participants in a panel […]
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At I.CON Virtual 2020, JLL President of Industrial Brokerage Craig Meyer and Prologis Global Head of Customer Led Solutions Jeremy Giles had a candid discussion about how industrial real estate has fared during the novel coronavirus crisis and their future expectations for the sector. Recent Demand […]
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There’s a “really good story to tell with industrial” according to panelists of I.CON Virtual 2020’s session on major trends driving industrial demand. While the entire commercial real estate industry decelerated as the global COVID-19 pandemic set in, the slowdown was brief for industrial real estate […]
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Governments at all levels are trying to deal with the health effects of the coronavirus, including racing to store and deliver tests and protective personal equipment where they are needed. But that highlights an ongoing problem: As workers stay home and consumers shift their spending patterns, […]
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One doesn’t have to look far to see the immediate impact of the novel coronavirus on commercial property markets. Across the U.S., millions of white-collar workers are now working from home, stores and restaurants have closed their doors, and nearly 17 million Americans filed for unemployment […]
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Two economists offered their current perspectives on how the coronavirus outbreak will affect the U.S. economy and demand for industrial real estate in 2020 and 2021 in a webinar for NAIOP members on Monday. Timothy H. Savage, Ph.D., of NYU’s Shack Institute of Real Estate and […]
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E-commerce makes up an increasing portion of total retail sales and companies have worked to fine-tune the logistics of delivering a product ordered online to a consumer’s door. One of the downsides of e-commerce, however, is that it can create costly and time-consuming problems for retailers […]
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The first half of 2019 unfolded positively for the construction industry. Construction volumes grew moderately, with 5% spending growth in the first half of the year compared to the same period in 2018. However, a significant stratification emerged between public and private spending growth. Compared to […]
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As 2019 draws to a close, it’s worth taking a look at where things stand with the industrial real estate market currently and where it is headed next. Unprecedented growth in U.S. distribution markets over the last decade have left many wondering when, not if, a […]
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While style trends often draw inspiration from the past, they often need some modernization to adapt to today’s lifestyle needs. The same goes for real estate properties that have been around for decades. Commercial properties developed as part of the post-WWII boom often have environmental issues, […]
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