The flexible model is rapidly expanding beyond the office market.

Spring 2020 Issue

Integrating WELL into Industrial Properties

By: Heath Abramsohn

A brownfield redevelopment project in New Jersey showcases a first-of-its-kind warehouse that aims to meet exacting environmental standards.

From Horizontal to Vertical: Industrial Intensification Grows Up

By: Eric Aderneck

Multistory industrial facilities illustrate innovative strategies for areas with a constrained supply of land.

Boston: A 'Living City' Transforms Once Again

By: Aaron Jodka

The city has experienced a building boom during the latest cycle, and even more development is on the horizon.

Cutting-edge Research That Has an Impact

The NAIOP Research Foundation's annual report highlights the relevant studies, activities and deep dives to come in 2020 and beyond.

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Must-Read Articles

Prologis Labs: An Experiment in Innovation

By: Dustin Read and Alex Rollins
The company’s new research facility takes a deep dive into cutting-edge logistics technologies.

WeWork and Airbnb: A Tale of Two Disruptors

By: Dror Poleg
The companies represent different approaches to the future of real estate, and their success or failure will offer important lessons to landlords.

The Cold Storage Market is Heating Up

By: Trey Barrineau
Surging demand for e-commerce grocery deliveries could spark more construction of refrigerated facilities.

An Office Move Doesn't Have to Mean Lost Productivity

By: Suzi Hansen
Advanced planning, aided by technology, can ease the relocation process for tenants.

Real Estate as a Service: What Developers/Owners Need to Know

By: Michael Kloppenburg
Real Estate as a Service: What Developers/Owners Need to Know

CEO on Leadership: Dennis Clarke, Chairman and CEO, Cummings Properties

By: Ron Derven
The leader of this Massachusetts commercial real estate firm offers his perspectives on the industry and discusses his company as it celebrates 50 years in the business.

RELATED RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS

By: Hany Guirguis, Ph.D., Manhattan College and Joshua Harris, Ph.D., CRE, CAIA, Fordham University
Net office space absorption in the fourth quarter of 2024 is expected to be 9.4 million square feet, with another 10.8 million square feet of positive absorption for the full year in 2025 and 3.9 million square feet of positive absorption in the first three quarters of 2026.
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.
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.

PERSPECTIVES


NAIOP Distinguished Fellow Herb Tousley III died unexpectedly on January 30 at the age of 67.
By: Trey Barrineau
Recognition goes to exceptional leadership and impressive local efforts in education, special events, membership and legislative advocacy.
By: Pamela Westhoff
NAIOP Southern California reflects on the 15-year anniversary of a successful professional development and leadership program.

Sound bites from NAIOP’s Chapter Leadership and Legislative Retreat (CLLR), held February 3-5 in Washington, D.C.:
By: Jennifer LeFurgy, Ph.D.
NAIOP has always felt like a community — and it just got bigger.
By: Larry Lance
As chairman, I plan to provide strategic leadership to our chapter and volunteer leaders, encouraging them to use the systems and tremendous resources we have in place.
By: Trey Barrineau
The face behind the association’s latest milestone is an American-born Canadian citizen who is involved in Vancouver’s retail market.

ADDITIONAL ARTICLES

By: Suzi Hansen
Advanced planning, aided by technology, can ease the relocation process for tenants.
By: Trey Barrineau
An assortment of brief facts and figures about new and noteworthy development projects.
By: Ben Waber
In-depth information on employee preferences informs an office redesign in Boston.
By: Adam Kriegel
Mobile parking apps can help owners manage costs while boosting convenience for customers.
By: Richard Kincaid
They can improve the air, cut down on noise and drive productivity — as well as profitability.
By: Jack Dulin
Knowledge is critical when it comes to getting projects through the approval process.
By: Shawn Moura, Ph.D.
A new NAIOP report shows how local governments are preparing for this transportation revolution.
By: Arie Barendrecht
Developers who focus now on 5G, smart buildings and cybersecurity will gain an advantage over their competitors.
By: Chris Dunlap and Isaac Monson
Use proactive planning to protect life and property.
By: Jacqueline Greenberg Vogt and Robert C. Epstein
These 10 steps can help developers avoid headaches, delays, higher costs and legal complications.
By: Alex Ford
NAIOP supports legislation that emphasizes voluntary tools to help property owners reduce energy consumption.

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