First Look: Getting ready for the electric car; another twist on building a skyscraper; and adaptive re-use of obsolete buildings into vertical farms.
Worth Repeating: Wisdom from the Webinar, “2010 Investment Outlook: Clear Skies Ahead?” and the Solution Series online briefing, “What’s Working in CRE Markets Outside the United States.”
Under Development: Toronto buildings with “good bones” offer cost-effective solutions for rehabilitation of older properties.
Inside Finance: The current state of financing and best investor bets for 2010.
Strategically Green: The bottom-line benefits of solar energy; financial traps and benefits in the energy efficiency and renewable arena.
On Business: Tips for the office landlord working a retail deal.
Expanding Markets: New certifications for sustainable parks in Mexico and the latest trends in the industrial market.
New Voices: Developing Leaders weigh in on the outlook for 2010; the Real Estate Associate Program (REAP) gets a makeover.
Government Affairs: A proposed amendment to the Florida constitution has national repercussions for owners of commercial real estate.
Features:
The REIT Race To Liquidity REIT IPOs are going strong. Find out who will be the winners and what impact they will have on private developers also in the hunt for attractive properties and debt investments.
First Look: NAIOP’s annual Vital Signs Survey reveals top threats for the office and industrial markets; vertical garden energy efficiencies; and emerging work strategies.
Worth Repeating: Wisdom from the Solution Series
online briefing, “Evaluating a Deal in Today’s Environment” and comments from Development ’09.
Under Development: Four major developers weigh in on the opportunities and outlook for the industrial real estate market.
Inside Finance: Insights from debt and equity finance professionals on the current availability and sources of capital, the state of financing and when the CMBS market will make a comeback.
Strategically Green: NAIOP 2009 Sustainable
Development Award: Learn more about the projects that best exemplify innovation, efficiency and quality in the field of green development.
On Business: Tips for starting a small real estate company and cost-saving measures that squeeze the most out of every dollar.
New Voices: What’s on the minds of the winners of the 2009 Developing Leaders Award.
Government Affairs: An update on the tax extenders
package, stimulus provisions and the carried interest debate.
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Troubled Assets: Worth the Trouble? Where are the largest growth opportunities in distressed assets? Industry practitioners and investors discuss acquisition strategies, market fundamentals and the new rules of investing.
Special Section:
IDI and Porsche – Turbo-Charged Efficiency A build-to-suit warehouse/training facility minimizes vehicle miles for both outbound and inbound logistics while maximizing energy savings.
Development ’09 Conference Wrap-up Speakers and attendees discuss what’s going on with the economy, capital markets, distressed assets and pension funds to name a few. If you missed it, here are highlights from key sessions and roundtables.
NAIOP’s 2010 Buyers Guide Looking for an architect, engineer or contractor for your next redevelopment project? The NAIOP guide in this issue lists dozens of firms around the country.
Fall 2009, volume XL, number 3
First Look: National economists comment on how commercial real estate developers can position themselves for the next up-cycle; finding peace on a roof labyrinth; and transition lenses for office buildings.
Worth Repeating: Wisdom from the Webinar, "After the Flattening: Transforming America for Sustainable Growth" and the Solution Series online briefing on participating in the distressed real estate market.
Under Development: The challenges and opportunities in greening health care facilities.
Inside Finance: The latest on the distressed market and the "extend and pretend" lending environment.
Strategically Green: ProLogis' culture of sustainability; lessons learned from greening the Empire State Building; and maintaining your landscape from space.
On Business: George Livingston overviews what to do while waiting for development to re-accelerate in a July Solutions Series program.
Expanding Markets: Economic realities in Mexico mean a new approach to goods movement and cost efficiencies.
New Voices: Focus areas for thriving in real estate during times of economic change; career transition experiences; and the value of Developing Leader involvement in legislative initiatives.
Government Affairs: Highlights from the "State of the Industry" luncheon and briefing held in June on Capitol Hill.
The Mercato - A Case for Density Master-planning a 33-acre site in South Florida into a vertically stacked mix of office, retail, restaurants and residences.
2009 Architects, Contractors and Engineers Here's a Who's Who in architecture, contracting and engineering for you to reference and retain. It contains more then 50 companies, to help you find the right professionals for your next project. This Who's Who will help speed the selection process by identifying and answering key questions about various architects, contractors and engineers.
Worth Repeating: Wisdom from the Developing Leader Chat on Emotional Intelligence; The Solutions Series online briefing on buying distressed real estate and the emerging opportunities Webinar.
Under Development: A case study of getting a deal done amidst the financial meltdown.
Inside Finance: The sustainability standard in repositioning properties and tools for measuring performance to gauge value.
Strategically Green: An excerpt from the NAIOP Research Foundation report, “Going Green: Tips, Tools and Examples from the Field”; tracking energy efficiency; a building designed with nature in mind.
On Business: Aaron Paris overviews strategies for surviving past downturns in an April Solutions Series program.
Expanding Markets: NAIOP Distinguished Fellow Dr. Jim DeLisle reviews global lessons learned from the economy’s contraction.
New Voices: Former Developing Leader Award winners reflect on how their careers have evolved; finding your emotional IQ; insights from NAIOP Canadian chapters on weathering the current economic climate.
Government Affairs: The importance of intergovernmental relationships for resolving water management issues.
The Gulch – A Decade Makes a Difference Old and new stakeholders work together to create a LEED-certified neighborhood development from a former railroad yard.
NAIOP’s 2009 Green Building Directory If you want to get started in sustainable development, here is your guide to companies that design, consult, develop and green properties.
Spring 2009, volume XL, number 1
First Look:Predictors of commercial real estate development; office space for the mobile warrior; tips for protecting building occupants from biological agents.
Worth Repeating: Wisdom from the CEO Retreat and a NAIOP Capital Markets Webinar.
Under Development: Two distinct approaches to creating a vibrant live, work and play community.
Inside Finance: Finance professionals weigh in on getting a deal done in today’s economic climate.
Strategically Green: Renewable energy technologies for high performance buildings; eBay™ for the construction industry; a mixed-use property with no air conditioning.
On Business: Tenant retention strategies from Michael J. Pelt, president, MDH Partners LLC.
Expanding Markets: An excerpt from the NAIOP Research Foundation report, “The New Age of Trade,” and Mexico’s logistics initiatives in the NAFTA region.
New Voices: The secret to a successful career; creating a personal strategic plan; some thoughts on LEED Professional Accreditation; NAIOP suggestions for staying connected in tough times.
Government Affairs: Educating policymakers on the looming credit shortfall for commercial real estate.
development ’08 Conference Wrap-up Speakers and attendees discuss the current financial and economic climate, advantages in dislocation and emerging port cities. If you missed it, here are highlights from key sessions and roundtables. Meet the NAIOP Green Award winners.
NAIOP’s 2009 Green Building Directory If you want to get started in sustainable development, here is your guide to companies that design, consult, develop and green properties.
Winter 2008, volume XXXVIV, number 4
First Look:NAIOP’s annual Vital Signs Survey reveals top threats for the office and industrial markets; discovering pockets of opportunity in growing industry sectors; using sweat power to generate electricity.
Worth Repeating: Wisdom from NAIOP Webinars and development ‘08.
Under Development: Tips for starting your own development company; a new business model for pension fund investment; skills needed for keeping balance in the talent pool.
Inside Finance: The state of private and public capital markets and their impact on the commercial real estate industry.
Understanding Corporate Real Estate: Sustainable strategies for improving the bottom line; the impact of Alternative Officing; innovation tools to solve the productivity puzzle.
Managing Your Business: Developers and owners weigh in on strategies for navigating the downturn and protecting their businesses.
Expanding Markets: An overview of Dubai from 2009 Chairman Douglas Howe and things you need to know about Islamic financing.
New Voices: Meet the winners of the 2008 Developing Leaders Award; more about employee rotational programs.
Government Affairs: The impact of the climate change debate, energy efficiency as a business model and local green building ordinances on commercial development.
At Closing: Learning About Opportunities Here and Around the Globe
Features:
CEO Summit: The View From the Top Five CEOs discuss challenges facing the economy, the industry and their own companies; where they believe we are in the cycle now and where they expect us to be in 2009.
Special Section:
Summit: Tenant-Driven Design An office campus located at the center of a master-planned community gives tenants an efficient work environment and amenities while providing a sense of place.
Mile High Business Center The Partnership Payoff A 1960s manufacturing plant and corporate campus gets modernized into a high-bay distribution park, with the help of creative planning and financing.
development ’08 Conference Wrap-up Speakers and attendees discuss the current financial and economic climate, advantages in dislocation and emerging port cities. If you missed it, here are highlights from key sessions and roundtables. Meet the NAIOP Green Award winners.
NAIOP’s 2009 Buyers Guide Looking for an architect, engineer or contractor for your next redevelopment project? The NAIOP guide in this issue lists dozens of firms from around the country.
Fall 2008, volume XXXVIV, number 3
First Look:The pulse of healthcare real estate and long-term demand drivers; building facades that break convention; national economists comment on where the economy is headed in 2009 and how developers and owners can position themselves to weather the current cycle.
Worth Repeating: Notable comments from NAIOP Webinars, the National Forums Symposium in New York, Harvard's "Leading a Real Estate Company" program and "The Agurban" newsletter.
Under Development: Developing green on a budget; staying flexible with mixed-use projects; energy prices and the transit village; planning for employee amenities in speculative office buildings.
Inside Finance: In search of the new normal debt financing; how private and public REITs are faring in the current capital market.
Understanding Corporate Real Estate: A 20-year-old existing building is remade into a sustainable corporate facility; the upward trend of construction pricing; Office Depot's LEED® pre-certified prototype; NASA and Google's 90-year lease.
Managing Your Business: Developers comment on the immediate and long-term impact on the industry of drastically higher energy costs.
Expanding Markets: Highlights of the Pan-American Commercial Real Estate Summit in Mexico City.
New Voices: Compensation insights from Tony LoPinto; how to establish and maintain a personal brand; Developing Leaders embrace sustainability initiatives.
Government Affairs: Current economic conditions are affecting state budgets. Find out more about how the commercial real estate industry is impacted by state fiscal pressures.
At Closing: Learning About Opportunities Here and Around the Globe
AMB - Morgan Distribution Center AMB Property enters the Savannah market with a sustainable warehouse building to take advantage of an emerging port location.
First Look:The 2007 Saint Consulting Group Index(C) reveals energy awareness and NIMBYism growth; virtual technology applications get developers into the game; and a roof replacement alternative that may extend roof life 7-12 years.
Worth Repeating: Notable comments from the NAIOP DevelopGREEN Conference in Phoenix, Arizona, and the NAIOP Developing Leader Chat in March.
Under Development: Design and infrastructure considerations for today's call centers; an update on the EPA's consent decrees regarding construction storm water requirements; and taking the fear out of parking.
Inside Finance: The state of mezzanine financing; the good and bad news in debt financing; a look at first quarter sales of office and industrial properties.
Understanding Corporate Real Estate: Critical areas where real estate costs are ripe for the cutting; outsourcing tips; the impact of building conditions on attitude, productivity and motivation; hiring Mom to fight the global war on talent.
Managing Your Business: Developers weigh in on their most pressing challenges given current economic conditions, the Presidential election and high oil prices.
Expanding Markets: Mexico's National Infrastructure Program represents a key to economic competitiveness while also providing investment opportunity through multi-year projects.
New Voices: A recap of the Developing Leaders live chat on career development; leadership challenges for Boomers and Gen Xers alike; and a look at NAIOP's University Challenge program.
Government Affairs: The 2008 Presidential election poses tax questions on both sides. Find out more with this Republican and Democratic look at tax policy impacts on commercial real estate.
At Closing: Learning About Opportunities Here and Around the Globe
Features:
Prospering in a Turbulent Economic Climate Given the uncertainty in the capital markets and economy, what are the opportunities for developers, investors and lenders now and in the future?
Special Section:
Waterview - A Skyline Vision and More A 625,000-square-foot high-rise office tower with views of Washington, DC, adds to the synergy and growth of a Northern Virginia submarket.
iPort12 - A Former Landfill Comes of Age A brownfield site becomes an easily recognizable piece of industrial architecture while restoring 15 acres of wetlands and overcoming remediation and permitting challenges.
Valley Plaza - Opening Doors to a Hispanic Border Community An undervalued asset located in an emerging marketplace near the Mexico border provides upside potential for the developer and a revitalized mixed-use center for the community.
First Look:Column-free truss design for multi-use commercial developments; a vertical helix-shaped wind turbine that pumps out 800 kwh a month; and Jack Schultz’s Top 10 Trends in 2008.
Worth Repeating: Notable comments from the CEO Retreat in Scottsdale, Arizona and NAIOP Webinars addressing the state of the CMBS and investment markets.
Under Development: The growth of medical office condos; sources of solar-generated electricity at competitive rates; ground leases and land acquisition contracts; and redeveloping older space.
Inside Finance: Marcus & Millichap weighs in on the state of the investment sales climate; DLA Piper’s "State of the Market" survey findings; and the greening of U.S. investment real estate.
Understanding Corporate Real Estate: A 776,000-square-foot office, life-scienes/biotech and retail development in Seattle; up-and-coming logistics hub locations; green insurance; and skills for staying on the "C list."
Managing Your Business: Suggestions for navigating credit issues in 2008-2009 from developers around the country; how to maintain the stability of your firm under different risk scenarios.
Expanding Markets: India’s robust commercial real estate development brings both opportunities and challenges. Learn more about what it takes to forge ahead in this rapidly expanding market.
New Voices: A recap of a development ’07 session on the qualities required to be successful in commercial real estate; Lehman Brothers’ career development program; and attracting talent through creative space planning.
Government Affairs: A look at energy legislation, ASHRAE 90.1 and what it means for the development community.
At Closing: Learning About Opportunities Here and Around the Globe
NAIOP’s 2008 Green Building Directory If you want to get started in sustainable development, here is your guide to companies that design, consult, develop and green properties.