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The Rise of Real Estate as a Service

By: Ron Derven

The flexible model is rapidly expanding beyond the office market.

Spring 2020 Issue

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Cutting-edge Research That Has an Impact

By: Various

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

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

Industrial Space Demand Forecast, First Quarter 2023

By: Hany Guirguis, Ph.D., Manhattan College and Michael J. Seiler, DBA, William & Mary
Despite rising interest rates and growth in the supply of new space entering the market, the outlook for industrial real estate remains bright as supply chain conditions steadily improve. Low vacancy rates will continue to support growth in rents and property values. Read the full report from the NAIOP Research Foundation.

Economic Impacts of Commercial Real Estate, 2023 U.S. Edition

By: Brian Lewandowski, Adam Illig, Michael P. Kercheval, Ph.D. and Richard Wobbekind, Ph.D.
Development and construction of new commercial real estate in the United States – office, industrial, warehouse and retail – generates significant economic growth at the state and national levels. This annual study, published by the NAIOP Research Foundation, measures the contribution to GDP, salaries and wages generated and jobs supported from the development and operations of commercial real estate.

Office Space Demand Forecast, Fourth Quarter 2022

By: Hany Guirguis, Ph.D., Manhattan College and Michael J. Seiler, DBA, College of William & Mary
Net office space absorption in the fourth quarter of 2022 is forecast to be 7.1 million square feet, with absorption in 2023 forecast to slow to 8.1 million square feet for the entire year. Moving forward, the forecast projects that absorption in the first three quarters of 2024 will total 13.3 million square feet.

PERSPECTIVES

Herb Tousley — In Memoriam


NAIOP Distinguished Fellow Herb Tousley III died unexpectedly on January 30 at the age of 67.

NAIOPs Chapter Merit Awards Honor Outstanding Programs and Individuals

By: Trey Barrineau
Recognition goes to exceptional leadership and impressive local efforts in education, special events, membership and legislative advocacy.

A Young Professionals Group Makes Its Mark

By: Pamela Westhoff
NAIOP Southern California reflects on the 15-year anniversary of a successful professional development and leadership program.

Worth Repeating

By: Various
Sound bites from NAIOP’s Chapter Leadership and Legislative Retreat (CLLR), held February 3-5 in Washington, D.C.:

NAIOP Membership Reaches 20,000

By: Jennifer LeFurgy
NAIOP has always felt like a community — and it just got bigger.

Getting to Know the Chairman

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.

Meet NAIOP's 20,000th Member

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

An Office Move Doesn't Have to Mean Lost Productivity


Advanced planning, aided by technology, can ease the relocation process for tenants.

New & Noteworthy Projects

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

The Intersection of Workplace Data and Design

By: Ben Waber
In-depth information on employee preferences informs an office redesign in Boston.

The Future of Parking is in (Almost) Everyone's Hands

By: Adam Kriegel
Mobile parking apps can help owners manage costs while boosting convenience for customers.

Living Walls: As Green as It Gets

By: Richard Kincaid
They can improve the air, cut down on noise and drive productivity — as well as profitability.

Turning Building Permits into Profits

By: Jack Dulin
Knowledge is critical when it comes to getting projects through the approval process.

Autonomous Vehicles Will Drive Change in CRE

By: Shawn Moura
A new NAIOP report shows how local governments are preparing for this transportation revolution.

Preparing Properties for Greater Connectivity in the Future

By: Arie Barendrecht
Developers who focus now on 5G, smart buildings and cybersecurity will gain an advantage over their competitors.

When Violence Erupts at a Property, Owners Can be Held Liable

By: Chris Dunlap and Isaac Monson
Use proactive planning to protect life and property.

How to Plan a Successful Construction Project

By: Jacqueline Greenberg Vogt and Robert C. Epstein
These 10 steps can help developers avoid headaches, delays, higher costs and legal complications.

Portman-Shaheen Proposal Is a Winner for Commercial Real Estate

By: Alex Ford
NAIOP supports legislation that emphasizes voluntary tools to help property owners reduce energy consumption.

ARCHIVED ISSUES

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Cover Spring 2023 Issue

The spring 2023 issue of Development magazine features a cover story on industrial development in Mexico. Other articles include a look at the Novus Innovation Corridor in Arizona, a feature on how Buffalo, New York, engineered its latest comeback, and the NAIOP Research Foundation’s annual report.
Winter 2022/2023 Issue

The winter 2022/2023 issue of Development magazine features a cover story on the “midlife crisis” of aging office buildings. Other articles include a look at how e-commerce affects urban transportation systems, a profile of the Tin Building in Manhattan, and a roundtable discussion among real estate experts on trends in office and industrial development.
Fall 2022 Issue

The fall 2022 issue of Development magazine features a cover story on NAIOP’s Developer of the Year, Granite Properties. Other articles include a look at an adaptive-reuse project in Chicago that has transformed a salt storage facility into a concert venue, and two articles about the future of the office in the aftermath of the pandemic.