11
Sep
2017
Investing in a Sustainable Future
Posted On September 11, 2017  By Anna Murray  And has No Comment

It is commendable for commercial property investors to support initiatives that enhance the sustainability of assets, but does it pay off? Our experience tells us that the answer is a resounding YES. Developing a green building serves more than altruistic goals. Investing in a sustainable future […]

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12
Apr
2017
Ripple Effect: How CRE Delivers Economic Benefits
Posted On April 12, 2017  By Rich Tucker  And has No Comment

As the U.S. economy chugs along, delivering slow but fairly steady growth, policymakers are focused on crucial issues, including interest rates, health care and tax policy. The forecast for each of these issues in the year ahead remains unknown. The Federal Reserve plans to raise interest […]

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10
Feb
2017
Trump and the New Geopolitical Landscape
Posted On February 10, 2017  By Brielle Scott  And has 1 Comment

“I’ve seen the world more dangerous, but I’ve never seen it more complicated.” This is how General Michael Hayden began his analysis of the tumultuous global environment at the Chapter Leadership and Legislative Retreat this week in Washington, D.C. Nearly 300 chapter leaders from across NAIOP’s […]

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06
Oct
2016
Local Governments Shift toward Mandates and Fees with Improved Economy
Posted On October 6, 2016  By Toby Burke  And has No Comment

As the credit crisis intensified and the U.S. economy struggled in late 2008, state and local governments faced a critical task: addressing the decline in incoming revenues necessary to support their states and communities. While the federal stimulus package provided a boost, states and local governments […]

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28
Sep
2016
Mega Trends: Preparing for the Future of CRE
Posted On September 28, 2016  By Kathryn Hamilton, CAE  And has No Comment

The economy is generally looking strong, but there are cracks in the veneer, said Suzanne Mulvee, director of research with CoStar Group, at Commercial Real Estate Conference 2016. From the market cycle to foreign investment to opportunities for commercial real estate, Mulvee touched on mega trends, […]

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28
Sep
2016
Building for E-commerce: Challenges, Benefits and Lessons Learned
Posted On September 28, 2016  By Marie Ruff  And has 2 Comments

Total e-commerce sales for 2015 reached $341.7 billion according to the U.S. Department of Commerce – and online sales are only expected to continue increasing. How can developers benefit from this retail revolution? E-commerce and its impact on commercial real estate was the topic of discussion […]

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27
Sep
2016
Key Considerations for U.S. Manufacturing
Posted On September 27, 2016  By Marie Ruff  And has 1 Comment

U.S. manufacturing has been declining for many years – both as a share of GDP and as a share of total employment – yet the value add per worker has increased over time. In spite of its overall decline, manufacturing remains a critical driver of the […]

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27
Sep
2016
Commercial Real Estate Redefined
Posted On September 27, 2016  By Kathryn Hamilton, CAE  And has 1 Comment

A combination of technology advancements and consumer behavior are disrupting commercial real estate, yet from these changes are coming opportunities to redefine an industry that meets demands of both the new consumer and the new tenant. James Eckenrode with Deloitte took to the stage at the Commercial […]

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29
Aug
2016
Office, Retail, Warehouse: Defining Each Sector’s Strength
Posted On August 29, 2016  By Kathryn Hamilton, CAE  And has 1 Comment

How do construction and development expenditures for office, retail, warehouse and industrial stack up? The NAIOP Research Foundation sought to define the spending for each in its newest research report, “Economic Impacts of Commercial Real Estate, 2016 Edition.” “Hard costs” define the construction portion of development, […]

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22
Aug
2016
CRE’s Economic Contributions: By the Numbers
Posted On August 22, 2016  By Kathryn Hamilton, CAE  And has No Comment

When it comes to the economy and what role commercial real estate development plays, the numbers are impressive: Commercial real estate development supported 3.2 million American jobs in 2015 (a measure of both new and existing jobs). Commercial real estate development contributed $450 billion to U.S. […]

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