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How Technology Will Change the Brokerage Business

By: Joan Woodard

Commercial real estate is in the midst of a digital revolution, and some of the biggest upheavals will affect professionals who work closely with property owners and tenants.

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

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

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A Campus Project Packed with Extracurricular Challenges

By: Michael Blount

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.

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

By: Stephanie Friese

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

Must-Read Articles

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

The Challenge of Building in Tight Urban Spaces

By: Susan W. Kemp
Think differently and collaborate with city officials to smooth traffic issues and monitor construction activity.

10 Basic Mistakes Borrowers Make and How to Avoid Them

By: J.R. Foster
Don’t get tripped up on the path to securing a commercial real estate loan.

RELATED RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS

Industrial Space Demand Forecast, Third Quarter 2025

By: Hany Guirguis, Ph.D., Manhattan University and Joshua Harris, Ph.D., CRE, CAIA, Fordham University
Given this continued uncertainty and persistently high interest rates, the current NAIOP Industrial Space Demand Forecast projects that net absorption will be nearly flat over the second half of 2025 (2.8 million square feet).

Economic Impacts of Commercial Real Estate in Canada, 2025 Edition

By: Altus Group
The NAIOP Research Foundation commissioned this report to examine the economic benefits of commercial construction across four distinct CRE asset classes, namely industrial, retail and hospitality, office, and institutional multifamily housing during 2024. The report also describes the benefits of commercial brokerage, property management and landlord operations.

The NAIOP Market Monitor

By: Maria Sicola, Elle Saling and Charles Warren
The NAIOP Market Monitor provides insights into shifting market conditions and capital flows across the United States. The report’s findings can help investors and developers identify regional trends and identify markets that align with their risk and return objectives or warrant further examination. The 2025 NAIOP Market Monitor identifies a resurgence of sales activity in office markets that likely reflects investors acting on the stabilization in overall demand for office space.

PERSPECTIVES

CEO on Leadership: John M. “Jack” Schultz, CEO, Agracel, Inc.

By: Ron Derven
The leader of this Effingham, Illinois, industrial development firm has found success by focusing on rural America.

The Community Review Process Takes Time, Effort and Empathy

By: David Chilinski and Dave Snell
Five things developers should do to soothe residents’ concerns and fears.

NAIOP's 2018 Developing Leaders Award Recipients Talk Tech Tools and Trends

By: Marie Ruff
CRE disruptors to watch include smart contracts, robotics, big data, autonomous vehicles, 3-D imaging and more.

Looking Ahead for NAIOP and The Industry

By: Jim Neyer
It’s been an exhilarating year for our industry and association.

ADDITIONAL ARTICLES

Movable Office Partitions: The Great Dividers

By: Audra Capas
As demand rises for adaptable office space, facilities put walls in motion.

In the Ongoing Amenity War, Office Space is the New Battleground

By: Dan Doyle
Developers should avoid over-the-top nuclear options; instead, use smart bombs tailored to tenant needs.

The Sky's the Limit for Elevators in Today's Low- and Mid-Rise Buildings

By: Jon Clarine
Technological advances make the vertical journey better for tenants — and property owners.

Is Your Building Energy Star Certified? Better Check Again

By: Alex Ford
Changes to Portfolio Manager lower scores for thousands of commercial properties.

There's Still a Need for Parking Audits

By: Will Rhodin
Despite technological advances, thieves can find loopholes that hurt the bottom line.

Construction Costs Outlook

By: Ken Simonson
Labor shortages, higher prices for materials loom larger.

The Best Prescription for Leasing Medical Office Space

By: Christopher Thames
Potential tenants should consider existing medical infrastructure and proximity to other healthcare providers.

New & Noteworthy Projects


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

ARCHIVED ISSUES

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SummerArchiveImage Summer 2025 Issue

Development’s summer 2025 issue explores experiential retail and the brick-and-mortar resurgence. Also featured: a modern warehouse campus in Toronto that honors its manufacturing heritage; a coalition of Oregon real estate organizations working to revitalize downtown Portland; and the creative capital stack strategy behind a mixed-use project in West Baltimore.
Spring25ArchiveImage Spring 2025 Issue

The spring 2025 issue offers insights about where the office market might be heading over the coming year, explores the complexities of mission critical development, and provides detailed looks at two transformative mixed-use projects: The Bowl at Ballantyne in Charlotte and Baltimore Peninsula in Maryland.
Cover1ArchiveImage Winter 2024/2025 Issue

Development magazine’s winter issue delves into the evolving uses of artificial intelligence in the commercial real estate industry, from lease management and building operations to portfolio assessment and data analysis.  
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