National Association of Realtors Commercial Outlook AIA Construction Consensus Forecast

2008 Green Development Award Winners Announced Save The Date…The Next DL Live Chat is Around the Corner Last Days to Participate in the August DL Intel Survey Welcome New NAIOP Members

NAIOP’s 2008-2009 Compensation Report Shows Merit Pay is Increasing and Incentives Are Critical Be an Informed Decision Maker – The 2008 Capital MarketPlace Conference Is a Can’t Miss Opportunity! National Bestseller Boomtown USA translated into Chinese

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National Association of Realtors Commercial Outlook Where do things stand with warehouse demand, office vacancies and retail transaction volume? These and other questions are addressed in NAR’s latest forecast on the office, industrial, retail and multi-family sectors where quarterly data is analyzed for various metro areas.

AIA Construction Consensus Forecast Due to the continued weakness in the economy in the past several months, AIA’s mid-year Consensus Nonresidential Construction Forecast indicates a double-digit decline in real construction levels for the overall commercial and industrial building group in 2009. However, the two largest institutional categories, health and education, are both projected to see a modest construction increase in 2008.

2008 Green Development Award Winners Announced NAIOP has announced the 2008 winners for its annual Green Development Award. The Signature Centre, developed by Aardex LLC of Golden, Colo., and HSBC-North America Headquarters in Mettawa, Ill., developed by Hamilton Partners, have been selected as outstanding speculative and build-to-suit projects, respectively. Both projects will be honored at development ‘08: the annual meeting for commercial real estate, in Las Vegas, Nev. on Tuesday, October 21. The Signature Centre is a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum, 186,000 square foot, Class A, five-story office building with 112,000 square feet of structured parking. The building was 100 percent pre-leased prior to obtaining the Certificate of Occupancy and today, is still 100 percent occupied. HSBC-North American Headquarters is a 576,000 square foot, five-story office building on 28.73 acres. The build-to-suit facility was completed in February 2008. For additional information about the 2008 Green Development Award honorees, visit the NAIOP Web site.

Save The Date…The Next DL Live Chat is Around the Corner Live Chat: Developing your Personal Brand Tuesday, September 9, 2008 1 p.m. (ET) noon (CT) 10 a.m. (PT) Everyone has a personal brand…how are you shaping and promoting yours? In the highly competitive professional arena, understanding how you are perceived by your colleagues, peers and superiors is critical to managing your personal brand and future career success. This interactive (and FREE) Live Chat will focus on sharing tips about crafting your personal brand, how to utilize your personal brand to accomplish your career goals and protecting your brand in social networking circles. Register today to hear industry peers discuss how to best leverage your personal brand and soak up insider knowledge from an expert branding and career assessment moderator, Susan Guarneri, CEO with Guarneri Associates. Take advantage of the popular DL Live Chats to better position yourself in the commercial real estate marketplace today!

Last Days to Participate in the August DL Intel Survey Only five days remain to enter to win a $50 gift card to SkyMall from NAIOP! Take the DL Intel Survey by August 31 for your free chance! This will be the last DL Intel Survey giveaway offered so don’t miss out. Simply logon to NAIOP's Web site designed especially for Developing Leaders and take the DL Intel Survey by Sunday, August 31. One lucky respondent will be drawn as the winner of a $50 gift card to SkyMall, best known for their innovative, unique products and offers from stores ranging from Gadget Universe to Brookstone to Heidi Klum Jewelry.

Welcome New NAIOP Members Join us in welcoming our newest members to commercial real estate's most active organization. More than 17,500 members strong now, learn who fellow NAIOP members are by visiting our online member directory.

NAIOP’s 2008-2009 Compensation Report Shows Merit Pay is Increasing and Incentives Are Critical Working on your 2009 budget? NAIOP’s 2008-2009 Compensation Report is a valuable resource that will ensure your salary and benefits are competitive! Here’s a preview of what you’ll find inside: Merit Pay Increases on the Rise. The average merit pay increase reported for executives in 2007 was 8.3 percent; managers received 5.9 percent; and other employees received 4.9 percent. Average merit pay increases were higher in 2007 than those reported in 2005. In 2005, executives received an average merit increase of 6.1 percent while managers and other employees received 5.7 percent and 4.4 percent respectively. Incentives and Perqs Are Critical. In addition to cash compensation, incentives and perqs are an important ingredient in attracting and retaining quality employees. The most popular short-term incentive surveyed was the annual performance bonus, with 93 percent offering this incentive to all or some of their employees. Other short-term incentives surveyed include bonuses based on profits (65 percent); commissions (31 percent); and overrides (10 percent). The most popular long-term incentive plan surveyed was equity participation (not stock), with 42 percent offering this incentive to some or all of their employees. Less popular plans include long-term cash incentives (25 percent); promote percentage (23 percent); and stock options (20 percent). Purchase the book or receive the PDF for $225 (NAIOP Members, a $70 savings on the Non-Member price) or $295 (Non-Members). Order today from the NAIOP Bookstore and enjoy free shipping.

Be an Informed Decision Maker – The 2008 Capital MarketPlace Conference Is a Can’t Miss Opportunity! 2008 Capital MarketPlace Conference September 9, 2008 Westin Times Square New York, N.Y. While summer is winding down, it’s time to get back to business and find out where capital will be deployed over the coming year. Designed exclusively for users and providers of debt and equity capital, investors and lenders active in commercial real estate development, redevelopment and ownership – with particular regard to retail, office and industrial – the Commercial Real Estate Capital MarketPlace, hosted by NAIOP and ICSC, offers an exciting opportunity to learn, network and engage in Deal Making. Register now to attend this resourceful conference!

National Bestseller Boomtown USA translated into Chinese National Bestseller Boomtown USA, the 7 1/2 Keys to Big Success in Small Towns, is experiencing even greater success and professional exposure by its translation into Chinese. A premier authority on economic development, NAIOP member Jack Schultz features 7 ½ factors towns should utilize to attract new business relocations or spur business start-ups. He exposes the strengths of America’s successful hometowns. Find out how communities of all sizes can prosper by leveraging their resources in Boomtown USA. “I’m thrilled that Boomtown USA has been translated into Chinese. The message in it is one that has resonated with economic developers, city officials and concerned citizens in small towns all over the USA. I hope that it is has a similar impact in a country that is four times our size in population,” said Schultz. To order Boomtown USA or to see NAIOP's complete publication offerings, visit the Bookstore. Questions? Contact the NAIOP Publications Department at (800) 445-0443.