25
Jan
2022
Six Ways to Reduce Risk on Office Construction Projects
Posted On January 25, 2022  By Michael Casolo  And has 5 Comments

The right design may be the key to achieving the flexible, experiential physical workplace of the future – but it’s only half the battle. Even the most flawless blueprint requires seamless construction delivery to unlock its maximum potential. Smooth construction may sound like an oxymoron given […]

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07
Jan
2022
Developing Buildings with a Facilities Management Mindset
Posted On January 7, 2022  By Melissa Plaskonos  And has 14 Comments

Often in large development projects, design and construction teams focus on completing the building for the occupants’ short-term needs – about five years out from completion. Yet modern buildings have the potential to reach a lifespan of 30-50 years before requiring major renovations, according to Getty […]

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09
Dec
2021
Driverless Delivery Trucks Coming to a Road Near You
Posted On December 9, 2021  By Kathryn Hamilton, CAE  And has 1 Comment

On a seven-mile stretch of Arkansas roads this fall, retail giant and tech innovator Walmart began testing a new type of delivery truck: autonomous vehicles running a loop route that requires the truck to navigate intersections, obey traffic lights and merge on dense roadways. Notably missing? […]

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23
Nov
2021
E-Commerce Drives Industrial Development in Q4 2021
Posted On November 23, 2021  By Lucian Alixandrescu  And has 2 Comments

After the initial shock of the pandemic, industrial real estate emerged as one of the asset classes least affected by the ensuing economic downturn. While the causes are multifaceted, the sudden spike in demand for products ordered and curbside pick-up meant that retailers – both online […]

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11
Nov
2021
What’s Ahead for Supply Chains?
Posted On November 11, 2021  By Trey Barrineau  And has 1 Comment

Complex factors – including the COVID-19 pandemic, weather, clogged ports, labor shortages and many more – are fueling the ongoing disruption of global supply chains, which is putting inflationary pressure on the global economy. A panel at NAIOP’s I.CON East, held this week in Jersey City, […]

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28
Sep
2021
The Future of Goods Distribution and the Supply Chain
Posted On September 28, 2021  By Trey Barrineau  And has 2 Comments

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain problems have become pervasive. In fact, things are getting so bad that many fear they could imperil the all-important holiday shopping season this year. “My wife came up to me and said, ‘We have to start Christmas […]

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01
Sep
2021
The Acceleration of E-commerce and the Modern Supply Chain
Posted On September 1, 2021  By Kathryn Hamilton, CAE  And has 1 Comment

The term “supply chain” was coined on June 4, 1982, when the Financial Times published an article that used it as a replacement for “production and inventory management.” Now a permanent part of our lexicon, looking back at just how the supply chain has grown and […]

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01
Sep
2021
The New Opportunities in Urban Middle/Last Mile
Posted On September 1, 2021  By Jessica Spaulding  And has No Comment

Growth in e-commerce has increased the importance of last- and middle-mile logistics as companies seek to keep up with consumer demand. Bob Andrews, senior vice president and regional manager with CenterPoint Properties, and Patrick Schlehuber, executive vice president, investments for Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc., shared their […]

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31
Aug
2021
Communicating Effectively with CRE Community Stakeholders
Posted On August 31, 2021  By Marie Ruff  And has No Comment

The logistics market is red-hot, but external forces are trying to cool it. A panel at I.CON West this week in Long Beach, California, addressed technical, regulatory and political challenges facing industrial real estate in Southern California, and shared recommendations for all developers working with decision-makers […]

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31
Aug
2021
Four Challenges in Industrial Real Estate Today
Posted On August 31, 2021  By Kathryn Hamilton, CAE  And has 1 Comment

A panel of experts took on the biggest challenges in industrial real estate in the closing panel of the first day of I.CON West 2021, held this week in Long Beach, California. From supply chain stressors to volatile pricing to labor shortages and building design, the […]

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