Change Accelerates in Supply Chains and Industrial Real Estate

By: Aaron Ahlburn

How advancements in transportation, technology and construction continue to converge. Read the Cover Story

Winter 2019/2020 Issue

Cambridge firehouse

Preparing a Large Property Portfolio for the Future

By: Chris Kelly

Cambridge, Massachusetts, has launched an ambitious program to update its historic public buildings.      

research

What's on the Horizon for Commercial Real Estate?

By: Shawn Moura, Ph.D.

In October, NAIOP gathered national research directors for an in-depth discussion of city rankings, the future of coworking and other vital topics.      

finance

Commercial Real Estate's Economic Environment Has Been Nearly Perfect

By: Anirban Basu

Inflation and unemployment remain low, but how long will these conditions last?      

Must-Read Articles

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Workforce Woes Threaten Project Pricing, Timelines

By: Ken Simonson
Labor shortages affect 81% of contractors across the U.S. — and they don’t see the problem improving any time soon.
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District Center: A Downtown D.C. Office Reborn as a Smart Building

By: Trey Barrineau
A 1990s-era workplace has been reinvented with technology to boost the tenant experience.
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When Wellness Meets Commercial Real Estate

By: Alice Devine
New research indicates a healthier indoor environment can help attract and retain employees — and make properties more attractive to investors.
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Breathing New Life into Old Office Parks

By: Shawn Moura, Ph.D.
By adding new uses and amenities, older properties can be remade into magnets for younger skilled workers.
mixed-use development

At Optimist Hall, Things are Looking Up

By: Anthony Paletta
An adaptive-reuse project in North Carolina showcases the appealing possibilities of older industrial buildings.

Related Research and Publications

Economic Impacts of Commercial Real Estate, 2020 U.S. Edition

By: Stephen S. Fuller, Ph.D.
The impact of new development and of the ongoing operations of existing commercial real estate buildings in the United States – office, industrial, warehouse and retail – has grown to support 9.2 million American jobs and contribute $1.14 trillion to the U.S. GDP in 2019, according to a new report by the NAIOP Research Foundation.

Repurposing Retail Centers: Profiles in Adaptation, Repositioning and Redevelopment

By: Jason Beske, AICP
The NAIOP Research Foundation commissioned this report to examine how developers are transforming struggling or closed malls into properties that fit within current market conditions and serve the needs of their surrounding communities.

Preparing for Autonomous Vehicles: A Survey of Local Governments

By: David Dale-Johnson, Ph.D.
The NAIOP Research Foundation commissioned this report to examine how local governments are preparing for fully autonomous vehicles and to explore how future AV related policies could affect the commercial real estate industry.

Perspectives

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CEO on Leadership: Lawrence R. Armstrong, CEO, Ware Malcomb

By: Ron Derven
The head of this international integrated design services firm offers his perspective on the industry and what’s ahead for his company.

NAIOP's 2019 Developing Leaders Award Recipients Discuss Big Wins and Simple Pleasures

By: Marie Ruff
Outstanding young members share what’s gratifying about the commercial real estate industry.

"Worth Repeating"

By: Various
Sound bites from NAIOP’s CRE.Converge, held October 14-17, 2019, in Los Angeles:

Additional Articles

Are 'Seamless' Floors a Smooth Choice for Industrial Properties?

By: Kevin MacDonald
They can ease movement inside facilities, but they also come with design challenges.
beer garden

Solving the Pop-Up Puzzle: Tips for Owners and Short-Term Tenants

By: David Schneider and Herman Lipkis
There are a lot of reasons for developers to embrace these temporary spaces, but due diligence is required.

Fully Autonomous Vehicles Are in the Distance, But Now is the Time to Prepare

By: Elizabeth von Goeler and Alykhan Mohamed
Sooner or later, real estate will have to adapt to this fast-gaining transportation revolution.

Liquor License Policies Can Boost Real Estate Growth

By: Rich Tucker
NAIOP chapters seek to loosen Prohibition-era restrictions.
landscape architecture

Landscape Architecture Can Help Reboot the Suburban Office Park

By: James Heroux
Activated outdoor spaces boost employee engagement and well-being.
new and noteworthy

New & Noteworthy

By: Trey Barrineau
An assortment of brief facts and figures about new and noteworthy development projects.

Designing a Workspace for Software Engineers

By: Matt Ayres
Detailed input helped Microsoft move from a one-size-fits-all approach to one that works for this critical group of employees.
lagoon

A Unique Water Feature for Any Climate, Any City

By: Alec Templeton
Artificial lagoons can bring white sand beaches to surprising locations.

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Research Foundation Report

This report examines how local governments are preparing for fully autonomous vehicles and to explore how future AV related policies could affect the commercial real estate industry.
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