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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

Industrial Space Demand Forecast, First Quarter 2025

By: Hany Guirguis, Ph.D., Manhattan College and Joshua Harris, Ph.D., Fordham University
In the second half of 2024, U.S. industrial net absorption totaled 96.9 million square feet, bringing the annual total to just 170.8 million square feet. This is the lowest annual rate since 2011, as long-term interest rates remained elevated despite the Federal Reserve’s initial cuts to the federal funds rate.

Economic Impacts of Commercial Real Estate, 2025 U.S. Edition

By: Brian Lewandowski, Adam Illig, Ethan Street and Richard Wobbekind, Ph.D.
Development and construction of new commercial real estate in the United States – office, industrial, warehouse and retail – generates significant economic growth at the state and national levels. This annual study, published by the NAIOP Research Foundation, measures the contribution to GDP, salaries and wages generated and jobs supported from the development and operations of commercial real estate.

Office Space Demand Forecast, Fourth Quarter 2024

By: Hany Guirguis, Ph.D., Manhattan College and Joshua Harris, Ph.D., CRE, CAIA, Fordham University
Net office space absorption in the fourth quarter of 2024 is expected to be 9.4 million square feet, with another 10.8 million square feet of positive absorption for the full year in 2025 and 3.9 million square feet of positive absorption in the first three quarters of 2026.

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 Projects


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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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.  
ArchiveCoverCrescent Fall 2024 Issue

Development magazine’s Fall issue profiles Crescent Communities, explores the growing impact of spaceport real estate around Houston and along Florida’s Space Coast, the commitment to prioritize employee well-being and environmental stewardship in the design of REI Co-op’s latest distribution center, and the innovations involved in the development of EVE (Electric Vehicle Enclave) Park in London, Ontario.

 
Summer Summer 2024 Issue

This issue features a cover story on The Stack, the first high-rise office project in Canada to earn Zero Carbon Building Design certification. Other feature articles examine the new realities of CRE investing across different sectors, the challenges of finding move-in-ready space for advanced manufacturing startups, and lessons learned from Mark IV’s acquisition and master planning of a 4,300-acre Opportunity Zone industrial project in northern Nevada.  
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