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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

Reverse Logistics Strategies for the Post-pandemic Supply Chain: Spaces and Places to Recapture Value

By: Chad W. Autry, Ph.D.
The NAIOP Research Foundation commissioned this report to provide insight into best practices in reverse logistics supply chain design and the implications for facility location and design. The study is of use to organizations seeking to improve their reverse logistics capabilities and to supply chain executives and developers interested in calibrating building design and location to maximize operational revenue and reduce costs.

Industrial Space Demand Forecast, Third Quarter 2024

By: Hany Guirguis, Ph.D., Manhattan College and Joshua Harris, Ph.D., Fordham University
Total net absorption for the second half of 2024 is forecast to be approximately 114 million square feet, full-year absorption in 2025 is forecast to be around 249 million square feet, and absorption in the first half of 2026 is forecast to be approximately 154 million square feet.

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 markets that align with their risk and return objectives or warrant further examination. The 2024 NAIOP Market Monitor indicates a continuation of several post-pandemic trends in office and industrial real estate markets.

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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