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Winter 2018/2019 Issue

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BridgePort I Logistics Center: From Abandoned Brownfield to Active Distribution Facility

By: Jeffrey Milanaik, Jonathan Pozerycki and Gabie Strbik, Bridge Development Partners

A warehouse/fulfillment complex in New Jersey shows the economic potential for infill redevelopment in places once considered environmentally unsalvageable.

A Campus Project Packed with Extracurricular Challenges

By: Michael Blount, Keystone Corp.

At N.C. State University in Raleigh, a building designed around a state-of-the-art textile machine also accommodates typical office and lab tenants, but getting to the finish line wasn’t easy.

Pondering Public Art? Legal Concerns and Artists Rights are Part of the Palette

By: Stephanie Friese, Pursley Friese Torgrimson

Developers must balance contracts, intellectual property issues, government involvement and other factors when commissioning pieces for a project.

CRE Trends, Economics and More: A Wide-Ranging Conversation

By: Trey Barrineau

NAIOP gathered national research directors in October for an in-depth discussion of industrial and office trends, city rankings, adaptive reuse and other important topics.

IRS, Treasury Start to Clarify Qualified Opportunity Zone Regulations

By: Trey Barrineau

Proposed rules for the tax incentive plan could dramatically boost real estate investment in regions that are struggling economically.

Big Data in Office Buildings Holds Promise Despite Privacy Worries

By: Margarita Foster

Property managers are using “dynamic and multidimensional” information for operations but not yet for tenant engagement.

An Office Building Returns to its R&D Roots

By: Bernard Huberman, BLT Enterprises

In San Diego, a unique renovation project leverages tight supply and challenges the “more space is better” concept.

Five Things Bankers Look for When Making CRE Loans

By: Gary Magnuson, Citizens Bank

Be prepared to answer a long list of questions when seeking financing for a project.

The WELL Building Standard Continues to Evolve

By: Rachel Gutter, International WELL Building Institute

The latest version expands on a commitment to healthy, energy-efficient buildings.

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The Challenge of Building in Tight Urban Spaces

By: Susan W. Kemp, Hart Crowser, Inc.

Think differently and collaborate with city officials to smooth traffic issues and monitor construction activity.

An Overview of Emerging Construction Technologies

By: Andrew McCoy, Ph.D. and Armin Yeganeh, Ph.D. Research Foundation

The NAIOP Research Foundation commissioned this report to explore emerging construction technologies and their implications for the construction and real estate development industries. The authors draw from interviews with researchers and industry practitioners to evaluate the current benefits and limitations of new technologies.

Industrial Space Demand Forecast, First Quarter 2021

By: Hany Guirguis, Ph.D., Manhattan College and Michael J. Seiler, DBA, William & Mary Research Foundation

Total net absorption in 2021 is forecast to be 314.9 million square feet with a quarterly average of 78.7 million square feet.

The Development Approvals Index: A New Tool to Evaluate Local Approvals Processes

By: C. Kat Grimsley, Ph.D. Research Foundation

The NAIOP Research Foundation commissioned the creation of an index that compares development approvals processes in different jurisdictions so that developers can make more informed investment decisions and local governments can benchmark their processes against neighboring jurisdictions.

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CEO on Leadership: Larry Heard, CEO, Transwestern

By: Ron Derven, contributing editor

The president of this Houston, Texas-based commercial real estate services, investment management and development firm offers his perspective on the industry.

Capstone Candidates in the C-suite

By: Mary McCarthy, Terra Search Partners

Older, experienced professionals can add tremendous value to a CRE company.

Building a More Diverse Future CRE Workforce

By: Courtney Bulger

New NAIOP-sponsored educational programs enable gifted and talented minority teens to explore careers in commercial real estate.

Last-mile Fulfillment

By: Jim Neyer

Same-day delivery expectations for nearly every online purchase, including groceries, are driving real estate space demand and the increased use of robotics and other technologies that get goods into the hands of consumers more quickly and efficiently.

What Lies Ahead for Commercial Real Estate, Part 2

By: Bill Hunt, Elmhurst Group

A look at some of the trends presenting challenges and creating opportunities for CRE.

A Hurricane Survival Guide

By: Hans Brindley, Liberty Property Trust

Almost a year later, Liberty Property Trust looks back at the impact of Hurricane Harvey.

Attracting Local Retailers to Office Buildings

By: A-P Hurd, Skip Stone

Bringing in an independent coffee or sandwich shop rather than a national chain can mean extra work for a developer, but it can also make for livelier lobbies and streetscapes.

The Legal Risks of Crowdfunding

By: John Amabile and Brian Cromwell, Parker Poe

Understanding the risks involved in crowdfunding will help real estate professionals make the most of the opportunities presented by this “engine of change.”

Transitioning Toward the Autonomous Vehicle

By: Audra Capas

Partially automated cars are already here, and will soon begin to have major impacts on commercial real estate, particularly parking infrastructure.

California Groups Seek Property Tax Hikes

By: Kevin Ivey, NAIOP So Cal Chapter, KPRS Construction

A ballot initiative could remove Proposition 13’s protections for commercial property.

New & Noteworthy

By: Julie D. Stern, Managing Editor, Development

An assortment of brief facts and figures about new and noteworthy development projects.

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NAIOP Research Foundation | October 2020 Update

Research Foundation Report

This research report provides the real estate development community with insight into current and future trends in building and logistics technologies and their implications for industrial real estate. Available Now!

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