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WeWork and Airbnb: A Tale of Two Disruptors

By: Dror Poleg Spring 2020 Issue

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

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Workforce Woes Threaten Project Pricing, Timelines

By: Ken Simonson
Winter 2019/2020 Issue

Labor shortages affect 81% of contractors across the U.S. — and they don’t see the problem improving any time soon.

Commercial Real Estate's Economic Environment Has Been Nearly Perfect

By: Anirban Basu
Winter 2019/2020 Issue

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

Despite a Cannabis Boom, Real Estate and Banking Challenges Remain

By: Jonathan Havens and Anamika Roy, Saul Ewing Arnstein \u0026 Lehr LLP
Fall 2019 Issue

Conflicting local and federal laws, along with NIMBYism, could be slowing investment in marijuana-related facilities.

Compare and Contrast: 1031 Exchanges and Opportunity Zones

By: Bruce Johnson, Capstan Tax Strategies
Fall 2019 Issue

Both options can be good investment vehicles for commercial real estate.

The Mezzanine Structured Finance Market is Here to Stay

By: Tom McCahill, EverWest
Fall 2019 Issue

This popular investment tool that arose in the 1990s can offer notable advantages over other financing practices.

Construction Costs Outlook

By: Ken Simonson, Associated General Contractors of America
Summer 2019 Issue

After a brief retreat, outlays for materials are poised to increase; meanwhile, compensation for workers continues to climb.

Some Property Owners Could Face Surprising Tax Bills

By: Dan Thrailkill, Ellin \u0026 Tucker
Summer 2019 Issue

A drafting error in the recent tax reform law has the potential to take a big bite out of the bottom line for developers who renovate properties for new tenants.

NAIOP's National Forums: The Power of Relationships

By: Rich Tucker
Summer 2019 Issue

Five members of the association’s Deal and Investment Concepts Forum tell how members bond through relevant, in-depth conversations in a noncompetitive setting.

Should Construction Consider a High-Tech Makeover?

By: Trey Barrineau
Spring 2019 Issue

The sector’s productivity hasn’t improved much in years, but that could be changing as workforce challenges increase.

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.