Finding and attracting labor has become a challenge for many sectors of the economy – and industrial real estate is no exception. Labor is often a critical consideration in site selection for warehouse and distribution space. In a panel discussion at I.CON West: The Industrial Conference this week, experts examined all sides of the labor […]
The popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) continues to gain momentum across the globe, with key factors driving the growth of this industry: the economics of owning an EV are becoming more favorable for consumers, while green investing is influencing automakers’ plans. In a session at I.CON West: The Industrial Conference this week, panelists discussed the […]
The neighboring ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have attracted substantial attention from the press, economists and industrial real estate developers as a surge in imports during the COVID-19 pandemic continues unabated. Increased shipments have translated to long lines of container ships anchored off the coast of Southern California and similar congestion within each […]
Almost every day, another news article pops up about how the workplace is changing. While this isn’t a fresh topic, said Phil Mobley, director of US occupier research with Avison Young in a NAIOP webinar this week, discussion increased with the onset of the pandemic in early 2020. On the bright side, office talk has […]
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 conventional project management, where the risks of delay, hassles […]
Lab sciences is one of the most talked-about sectors in real estate right now – but how can a traditional office building owner court these companies as tenants? By understanding what lab sciences leaders look for in potential lab and office space, commercial real estate owners can determine whether their buildings might be prime candidates […]
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? A driver. These trucks are the first ever on […]
COVID-19 revealed to the world that work is no longer a place we go – it is an experience we shape. Returning to the office as it used to be may seem pleasantly simple, but that would leave a historic opportunity on the table. Far deeper value lies in designing the office anew – this […]
