11
Sep
2020
The Spread-Resistant Building and What it Will Take
Posted On September 11, 2020  By Ted Osborne  And has 1 Comment

At times like these, everyone involved in design, engineering and construction must wonder if it is time to change our thinking – or maybe hit the reset button. We have reason to do this after natural disasters of all kinds: the Louisiana floods in 2016, Hurricane Maria […]

Read More

31
Aug
2020
Lessons Learned from Chicago’s Landmark Old Post Office Redevelopment
Posted On August 31, 2020  By Lauren Torres  And has No Comment

Even as many Chicago companies have delayed reopening offices until the threat of coronavirus has lessened, eventually companies will return to their workplaces for collaboration, to boost company culture, and to regain a separation between work and home for their employees. In the meantime, work continues […]

Read More

28
Aug
2020
The Impact of COVID-19 on CRE Capital Markets
Posted On August 28, 2020  By Tejaswi Ponnada Parker  And has No Comment

The second quarter contraction in commercial real estate (CRE) capital markets evokes memories of the significant liquidity and price discovery challenges encountered during the global financial crisis (GFC). However, the two crises share little else in common, at least up to this point. While the GFC […]

Read More

27
Aug
2020
NAIOP August Coronavirus Impacts Survey Suggests Continued Gradual Improvement for CRE
Posted On August 27, 2020  By Shawn Moura, Ph.D.  And has No Comment

Last week, NAIOP conducted its fifth monthly survey of its U.S. members on the impacts of COVID-19. Since April, the association has examined the pandemic’s effects on commercial real estate and how firms have responded. Respondents to the survey report continued, gradual improvement in rent collections, […]

Read More

24
Aug
2020
Change is in the Air, but Not on the Ground
Posted On August 24, 2020  By Jeffrey P. Geiger  And has No Comment

Change has been the driving force for the last six months, including change in how we work, how we shop and dine out, and in what we wear. But, change is not everywhere. Long-term fundamentals that drive real estate development and investment remain unchanged. Contrary to […]

Read More

06
Aug
2020
Adaptability the Top Amenity for the Post-pandemic Office
Posted On August 6, 2020  By Alan Joel  And has 1 Comment

The must-haves for the office of the near future may not be the same as they were six months ago. Since the COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped the way people live and work, every community has had to take stock of how their future office space and […]

Read More

09
Jul
2020
Smart Buildings: The Benefits of Smart Technology in Commercial Applications
Posted On July 9, 2020  By Mitchell Klein  And has No Comment

Today’s consumers have become increasingly dependent on controlling many aspects of their daily lives via mobile apps and voice control with smart technology. The current global pandemic and social distancing regulations have placed an increased interest on reducing public person-to-person and touch interactions, and the commercial […]

Read More

03
Jun
2020
10 Renovations to Consider Before Reopening the Office
Posted On June 3, 2020  By Clay Edwards  And has 3 Comments

As offices are set to reopen across the country over the next few months, many companies are considering all their options to make the workplace as safe and healthy as possible for returning employees. Companies will need to do more than put hand sanitizer dispensers everywhere […]

Read More

01
Jun
2020
Office Tenants Feel Optimistic – CRE Searches Uptick in April and May
Posted On June 1, 2020  By Diana Sabau  And has No Comment

One way to gauge the effects of the lockdown on the real estate industry is by tracking online activity. According to Google Trends data, the popularity of key search terms for office listings saw an important drop with the onset of the COVID-19 crisis. However, more […]

Read More

19
May
2020
Industry, Workplace, Community and the Importance of WELL in the Post-pandemic Environment
Posted On May 19, 2020  By Brielle Scott  And has No Comment

There is no doubt COVID-19 has accelerated the already changing nature of commerce and work and introduced a new layer of considerations for commercial real estate development.  Prior to the outbreak, we saw e-commerce’s exponential trajectory, increased demand for immediate goods, and the rise of urban […]

Read More


Page 1 of 9