Autonomous Everything: AI, the Future, and What We Can Do About It

June 5, 2024

Kathryn Hamilton, CAE

Firms are using AI, statistical analysis and machine learning every day, said I.CON East keynote and futurist Greg Lindsay. It has historically been thought of able to achieve “what humans can’t do,” but that mark is constantly shifting. It’s most successful in what Lindsay calls a “centaur model,” in which humans and AI working together are more powerful than either can be apart.

The Acceleration of Warehouse Automation

June 5, 2024

Brielle Scott

Attendees at I.CON East had the opportunity to tour ABCO Systems' facility in Carlstadt, New Jersey, which showcases the latest cutting-edge automation, storage and order fulfillment technologies transforming warehouse and distribution operations.

House Ways and Means Committee Majority Forms Tax Teams in Preparation for 2025 Tax Reform

June 5, 2024

Eric Schmutz

Most current federal tax rates will expire at the end of 2025 and the winner of the presidential election in November will have to work with a new Congress to address a series of tax and fiscal challenges next year.

NAIOP and REEC Host DEI Roundtable Event

May 31, 2024

Shaine Anderson

The goal of the roundtable event was to convene a group of commercial real estate professionals who are passionate about advancing the interests of DEI for an interactive conversation about the state of DEI in the CRE industry and discuss ways to continue to make progress.

Developing Leader Spotlight: A Catalyst for Positive Change

May 30, 2024

Marie Ruff

“The spaces we occupy profoundly influence our lives, and it is my goal to shape those spaces in a way that enhances the well-being, productivity and creativity of individuals and businesses alike,” said Jace Jonsson, a recipient of the 2023 Developing Leaders Award. Jonsson said that his commercial real estate career has always been driven by the desire to be “a catalyst for positive change” within the commercial real estate industry and the broader community of Calgary in Alberta, Canada.

Embracing the Change: Navigating Construction’s Most Prevalent Challenges

May 23, 2024

Chris Grant

For many decades, the construction industry has played a vital role in reshaping communities, standing as a key indicator of economic performance and prosperity. In more recent years, labor challenges have shifted the industry's progression, threatening to disrupt integral projects and new developments throughout the country. With issues such as a shortage of skilled laborers and the need for new technology and software, today’s general contractors are faced with many industry-specific challenges that require innovative strategies and effective planning to guarantee continued success.

A Younger Customer Base Supports Self-storage Sector’s Strong Growth

May 17, 2024

Francis Chantree

A recent StorageCafe survey found that about a fifth of Americans (18%) are currently renting storage space and an additional 14% plan to do so in the future. This ongoing engagement is boosted by the widening of the industry’s customer base during recent years, with more businesses and different types of people now discovering the service’s advantages. These clients include younger renters, more vehicle owners, and greater numbers in regions experiencing growing populations.

National Implications in Legal Challenge to Colorado’s Building Performance Mandates

May 15, 2024

Aquiles Suarez

NAIOP Colorado filed a lawsuit in federal district court challenging the legality of building performance mandates found in the Energize Denver citywide program and the statewide mandates found in Regulation 28 issued by Colorado’s Air Quality Commission. The outcome of the litigation could have significant national implications.

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