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Commercial Real Estate and the Big-Data Deluge

By: Trey Barrineau

Awash in granular digital information, companies are diving headfirst into high-tech solutions so they can make more deeply informed business decisions.

Summer 2019 Issue

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An Ohio Suburb's Strategy to Win Business Investments

By: Jennifer Chrysler

New Albany, about 15 miles northeast of downtown Columbus, maximizes the planning process to beat major cities in the development sweepstakes.

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Two Summerlin: An Office Building with a Unique Exterior Skin

By: Lori M. Lea

Custom precast panels and energy-efficient elements help set this award-winning project apart.

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NAIOP's National Forums: The Power of Relationships

By: Rich Tucker

Five members of the association’s Deal and Investment Concepts Forum tell how members bond through relevant, in-depth conversations in a noncompetitive setting.

Must-Read Articles

The Northern Influence of Commercial Real Estate

By: Rich Tucker
The industry’s impact on Canada is the focus of a new NAIOP research report.

Construction Costs Outlook

By: Ken Simonson
After a brief retreat, outlays for materials are poised to increase; meanwhile, compensation for workers continues to climb.

The Future of 5G in the Commercial Real Estate Industry

By: Jeff Gudewicz
A reliable cellular and data network will be vital for a wide range of businesses and other activities.

Industrial Sector to Remain Strong in 2019 as Economy Steadies

The NAIOP Industrial Space Demand Forecast sees few changes from 2018.

Data Drives Decision-Making in Retail Real Estate

By: Stacy Engles Wipfler
Analytics can guide store size and configuration, help save money and improve customer engagement.

Blue, Green and Smart: New Land-Use Patterns Drive Modern Stormwater Technologies

By: Anthony Mayer
As densities increase, environmentally advanced infrastructure and systems can help developers manage runoff in cities.

RELATED RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS

Recruiting, Training and Retaining Talent in the Real Estate Development Industry

By: Mariya Letdin, Ph.D., Dustin C. Read, Ph.D., J.D. and Spenser Robinson, DBA
The NAIOP Research Foundation commissioned this report to examine best practices in recruitment, training and retention for commercial real estate development firms. The study draws on interviews and focus groups with developers, interviews with executive recruiters, and a survey of NAIOP members.

Office Space Demand Forecast, Second Quarter 2024

By: Hany Guirguis, Ph.D., Manhattan College and Joshua Harris, Ph.D., CRE, CAIA, Fordham University
The office market performed worse in the first quarter of 2024 than previously forecast, with national office net absorption totaling a negative 13.4 million square feet. Office utilization has remained relatively flat since the beginning of the year as evidenced by building-access records. A reversal in optimism about the economy in late 2023 may have led firms to pause or scale back expansion plans. Elevated interest rates are constraining corporate earnings and firms’ ability to expand their operations, which appears likely to continue, at least in the near term. Given these trends and the possibility of a recession in 2024, net office space absorption over the last three quarters of 2024 is expected to be negative 11.8 million square feet. Moving forward, the forecast projects that net absorption will increase slightly in 2025 and will total approximately negative 4.5 million square feet.

Commercial Real Estate Terms and Definitions

By: Spenser Robinson, DBA
For the 2024 edition of Commercial Real Estate Terms and Definitions, the author reviewed secondary sources and sought input from members of the national research directors group as well as other CRE practitioners to identify terms that needed to be added or amended to match current use.

PERSPECTIVES

CEO on Leadership: Mark Saturno, CEO, IDI Logistics

By: Ron Derven
The leader of this Atlanta, Georgia, industrial development firm reflects on its purchase by two Canadian public pension funds and its strategy to develop logistics buildings in coastal and gateway markets.

Chapter Profile: NAIOP Wisconsin

By: Trey Barrineau
Foxconn has grabbed a lot of headlines, but that’s not the only thing going on in commercial real estate in the Badger State.

Positive Themes Continue to Shape CRE

By: Greg Fuller
We’re halfway through 2019, and the general outlook of our members remains positive as the industry and economy continue to operate on all cylinders.

Diversity and Inclusion: 'You Have to Have This Conversation'

By: Trey Barrineau
Industry leaders share advice on how to turn lofty ideals into concrete plans for action.

Coinsurance: The Misunderstood Property Insurance Pitfall

By: James Eldredge
How often should you review your property insurance policy to make sure you’re fully covered?

NAIOP's National Forums: The Power of Relationships

By: Rich Tucker
Five members of the association’s Deal and Investment Concepts Forum tell how members bond through relevant, in-depth conversations in a noncompetitive setting.

From the Editor: Swimming in Oceans of Information

By: Jennifer LeFurgy, Ph.D.
The digital revolution is shifting how we relate to each other and the world.

ADDITIONAL ARTICLES

Tee-Commerce: Acing the Golf-Course Conversion

By: Steve Kros
With acres of open space in prime locations, abandoned golf courses can be ideal spots for infill warehouse and distribution facilities.

Microsoft's Workplace Strategy for Sales Offices Evolves

By: Doug Lowrie
Flexible space is now key for the technology giant, which recently overhauled the way it markets its products.

New & Noteworthy


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

The Hotel Sector Can Profitably Embrace Sustainable Development

By: Hyon K. Rah
Green practices aren’t just for eco-hotels; all types of lodgings can benefit, too.

Activating Public Spaces Can Attract Users, Create Community

By: Angelo Carusi
A Nashville-area mixed-use development illustrates the uplifting potential of landscape architecture.

Some Property Owners Could Face Surprising Tax Bills

By: Dan Thrailkill
A drafting error in the recent tax reform law has the potential to take a big bite out of the bottom line for developers who renovate properties for new tenants.

Intelligent Security Strategies Can Support Smart Buildings

By: Hank Monaco
Interconnected security systems help make for safer, more efficient facilities.

Parking Perplexities: Developers Face New, Growing Challenges

By: Mark L. Elliott, David C. Kirk and Jenna E. Lee
Shared parking paired with technology offers solutions for changes in building usage.

ARCHIVED ISSUES

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Spring Spring 2024 Issue

This issue includes a cover story on the Judson Mill District, a mixed-use textile mill revitalization project in Greenville, South Carolina. Other feature articles shine a spotlight on two innovative redevelopment projects that are converting closed auto assembly sites into new uses; the first locally grown, locally sourced mass timber building in the Southeast (Atlanta); and Marquette University’s Summer CRE High School Immersion Program.
Winter20232024Archive Winter 2023/2024 Issue

The winter 2023/2024 issue of Development magazine includes the boom in data center real estate development, economist’s take on what’s working and what’s not working in commercial real estate, a perspective on how artificial intelligence may reshape real estate, and a report on the outlook for capital markets, office, retail and industrial real estate.  
Cover Fall 2023 Issue

The fall 2023 issue of Development magazine features a cover story on NAIOP’s Developer of the Year, VanTrust Real Estate. Other articles include a look at a logistics prototype for dense urban areas, a conversation with author and demographer Joel Kotkin and the challenging renovation of a Seattle landmark.