08
Oct
2020
Adaptive Reuse: From Small to Gigantic
Posted On October 8, 2020  By Trey Barrineau  And has 1 Comment

Adaptive reuse projects present a lot of challenges for real estate developers, but the rewards can be well worth the effort, both for profitability and community engagement. A session at CRE.Converge Virtual 2020 examined three diverse adaptive-reuse projects that include self storage, mixed-use and the rapidly […]

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08
Oct
2020
The Three Biggest CRE Opportunities Post-COVID 19
Posted On October 8, 2020  By Marie Ruff  And has 1 Comment

The pandemic has directly impacted commercial real estate – with shutdowns, supply chain disruption, changing consumer habits, and more – and accelerated some existing trends like increasing reliance on e-commerce and widespread adoption of working from home. Three leading industry experts at CRE.Converge Virtual 2020 shared […]

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08
Oct
2020
Seven Realities of the Burgeoning, Challenging Infill Market
Posted On October 8, 2020  By Linda Strowbridge  And has No Comment

The flourishing e-commerce sector is driving demand for industrial space and that demand is now extending from the massive, port-side logistics facilities to last-mile distribution centers tucked into communities. A panel discussion at CRE.Converge Virtual 2020, moderated by JLL Senior Managing Director Leslie Lanne, dissected some […]

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08
Oct
2020
Not Just a Toy: New Technologies are Reshaping Construction
Posted On October 8, 2020  By Shawn Moura, Ph.D.  And has 4 Comments

A range of technologies have emerged in recent years that offer potential benefits for commercial construction projects, such as shorter project timelines, reduced labor requirements and increased safety. While some technologies are rapidly gaining market share, others are still on the horizon, with technologists projecting that […]

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08
Oct
2020
Implementing PropTech with Purpose
Posted On October 8, 2020  By Brielle Scott  And has No Comment

At CRE.Converge Virtual 2020, a panel of speakers from across the commercial real estate industry took part in a discussion to explore the latest PropTech, following the “why,” where to start, and which tools have the biggest impact on your bottom line. Kate Bryden, vice president […]

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08
Oct
2020
Forbes: Four Big Reasons for Optimism in CRE
Posted On October 8, 2020  By Brielle Scott  And has No Comment

In a special CRE.Converge Virtual 2020 keynote exclusively for NAIOP National Forums members, Steve Forbes, chairman and editor-in-chief of the Forbes Media empire, shared his candid take on the current economy and the far-reaching implications of the changes presented by the novel coronavirus pandemic. Forbes began […]

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08
Oct
2020
Core Real Estate Stays Afloat Amid Market Turbulence
Posted On October 8, 2020  By Shawn Moura, Ph.D.  And has No Comment

The COVID-19 pandemic has created challenging conditions for commercial real estate, particularly for speculative projects and for sectors that are more exposed to cyclical risk. After an initial shock in the spring that nearly halted deal activity, investors have resumed building acquisitions and new development projects, […]

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07
Oct
2020
So You Think You Know Opportunity Zones?
Posted On October 7, 2020  By Marie Ruff  And has 1 Comment

Opportunity zones have made headlines in recent years, but this investment program introduced in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 as a means to advance the development of economically distressed communities remains a subject of misunderstanding and misconceptions. In a session at CRE.Converge Virtual […]

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07
Oct
2020
COVID-19 Shakes Up Tenant Priorities for Office Properties
Posted On October 7, 2020  By Linda Strowbridge  And has No Comment

Ever since American office buildings emptied out at the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak, CRE professionals have puzzled over how a pandemic might fundamentally change the nature and value of existing workplaces. Seven months into mid-pandemic business operations, a lot of industry research is now revealing […]

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07
Oct
2020
As Esports Evolves, CRE Investments Could Follow
Posted On October 7, 2020  By Trey Barrineau  And has No Comment

According to research firm Statista, the global esports industry could be worth more than $1 billion by 2021. It’s well on its way: PwC’s “Global Entertainment & Media Outlook 2020–2024” report notes that esports “will achieve growth at a level unseen in almost any other media […]

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