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'This is Not a Financial Crisis. This is a Natural Disaster.'

By: Shawn Moura, Ph.D. and Trey Barrineau

The coronavirus hit the economy and commercial real estate like a hurricane.

Summer 2020 Issue

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Will Teleworking Change the Future of the Office?

By: Shawn Moura, Ph.D., and Trey Barrineau

The COVID-19 pandemic might not have a massive economic effect on the office sector, but it could spark big new ideas on the use of space.

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Pain Spreads Wide in Retail and Hospitality

By: Shawn Moura, Ph.D., and Trey Barrineau

The effects of the coronavirus hit these sectors earlier, faster and more deeply than other areas of commercial real estate.

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Amazon Could Provide a Peek at Industrial’s Post-COVID Future

By: Ed Klimek

The e-commerce giant understands how to connect products and consumers.

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Experts Speak: COVID-19’s Impact on Commercial Real Estate

By: Ron Derven

Industry researchers respond to the crisis and take a look at what’s on the horizon.

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Must-Read Articles

CRE Loan Defaults: A Brief Guide for Lenders and Borrowers

By: Clayton Gantz, Steve Edwards and Tom Muller
The coronavirus pandemic could create a lot of distressed assets.

Five Issues Landlords Should Consider Regarding a Pandemic's Impact on Commercial Tenants

By: Michael Stewart
Many tenants need rent relief, but what are the best ways to go about providing it?

Construction Considerations During the COVID-19 Pandemic

By: Marie Ruff
An open, collaborative mindset is important in these unprecedented times.

COVID-19 Could Lead to Cleaner, Healthier Buildings

By: Trey Barrineau
Expanded sanitation processes and improved HVAC systems could become standard in the years ahead.

Property Owners Must Prepare for Potential COVID-19 Liability Issues

By: Ron Derven
During a pandemic, business-interruption insurance may not be a panacea.

Negotiating with Tenants During a Major Economic Disruption

By: Ron Derven
Flexibility is a must, but document everything as specifically as possible.

Force Majeure During a Pandemic: What You Need to Know

By: Grace Winters and Timi Anyon Hallem
It’s crucial to review contracts during uncertain times.

The Importance of In-Building Wireless for the FirstNet Emergency Network

By: Ted Hebron
A dedicated digital network for first responders might require modifications to commercial properties.

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

Former NAIOP Chairman Jim Neyer Retires


Jim Neyer, NAIOP’s national chairman in 2018, retired from AI.Neyer on May 1.

In Times Like This...

By: Larry Lance
It’s during times like this that we have to prioritize what’s most important.

A New Direction for CRE

By: Jennifer LeFurgy
Although pandemics are not necessarily outliers, I don’t think many of us could have predicted the events of the past months.

Commercial Real Estate Pitches in to Fight COVID-19

By: Richard Tucker
Industry’s charitable efforts help save lives and ease the economic burdens of the pandemic.

COVID-19: An Unprecedented Situation Demands an Extraordinary Response

By: Thomas J. Bisacquino
NAIOP rises to the challenge.

ADDITIONAL ARTICLES

COVID-19 Challenges: Approaching a Mortgage Lender for Help

By: Trey Barrineau
Important advice for borrowers who own buildings where tenants are in trouble.

See Spot the Construction Robot Run, Climb, Scan, and More

By: Trey Barrineau
The coronavirus pandemic could push contractors to consider technological solutions to labor issues.

Washington Responds to COVID-19

By: NAIOP Government Affairs Staff
Congress and the Federal Reserve took unprecedented action to shore up businesses, including commercial real estate.

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Cover Fall 2023 Issue

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