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Office-to-Industrial Conversions: A Niche Market Worth Exploring

By: Ron Derven

There’s a lot of potential, but the economic and regulatory challenges can be daunting.

Summer 2022 Issue

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Transforming an Abandoned Brownfield into a Modern Cold Storage Facility

By: Kenneth E. Rodman, Jr.

A public-private collaboration results in an $84 million investment and more than 80 new jobs in Portsmouth, Virginia.

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Last Mile: The Most Challenging Piece of the Logistics Puzzle

By: Jeffrey Small

Infill development in high-value locations can be a complex process.

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A 'Calming Presence' at the Helm

By: Trey Barrineau

Thomas J. Bisacquino, NAIOP’s long-serving president and CEO, retires after three decades with the association.

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Must-Read Articles

Operation Zero Waste: A Greener Way to Take Out the Trash

By: Alice Devine
The TRUE Zero Waste Certification aims to divert the vast majority of garbage generated at commercial buildings away from landfills and incinerators.

A Triple-Whammy Threatens Project Viability

By: Ken Simonson
Contractors cope with rising materials, labor and interest costs.

Vacant Storefronts Can be Repurposed into Retail Incubators

By: Ilana Preuss
They can provide an immediate boost in shopping districts and grow future businesses into long-term tenants.

The Unexpected Challenges (and Solutions) of Multilevel Warehouse Design

By: Russ Hazzard and Jonathan Chang
Experiences in Canada and Asia provide case studies for building these complex properties.

Mitigating Environmental Risks in Life Science Leases

By: Michael Pollack
A lot of hazardous material passes through these facilities, so caution is necessary.

When Retail and Industrial Merge

By: Trey Barrineau
Last-mile distribution facilities focused on direct service to customers could be poised for growth.

Industrial Market Analysis: Measuring Where to Invest

By: Trey Barrineau
How data delivers insights that guide investment decisions.

Parking in a Post-Pandemic Economy

By: Robert Dunphy
As workers return to offices and shoppers return to stores, new parking strategies may emerge.

RELATED RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS

Reverse Logistics Strategies for the Post-pandemic Supply Chain: Spaces and Places to Recapture Value

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.

Industrial Space Demand Forecast, Third Quarter 2024

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.

NAIOP Market Monitor

By: Maria Sicola, Elle Saling and Charles Warren
The NAIOP Market Monitor provides insights into shifting market conditions and capital flows across the United States. The report’s findings can help investors and developers identify regional trends and markets that align with their risk and return objectives or warrant further examination. The 2024 NAIOP Market Monitor indicates a continuation of several post-pandemic trends in office and industrial real estate markets.

PERSPECTIVES

From the Editor: A Job Well Done

By: Jennifer LeFurgy
After leading the organization for more than 30 years, Thomas J. Bisacquino will begin a well-deserved retirement.

Key Takeaways from I.CON West

By: Jeff Milanaik
These are some of my biggest takeaways from the I.CON West.

CEO on Leadership: Meg Epstein

By: Ron Derven
The CEO of CA South, which develops office, industrial and residential properties in the Nashville area, discusses her vision of leadership in commercial real estate.

Worth Repeating

By: Trey Barrineau
Sound bites from NAIOP’s I.CON West, held March 23-24 in Long Beach, California.

Chapter Profile NAIOP Raleigh Durham

By: Trey Barrineau
Life science properties are hot in this market, which is experiencing explosive population growth.

ADDITIONAL ARTICLES

Biden Wetlands Regulation May Be Upended by Supreme Court

By: Aquiles Suarez
Waters of the United States case could resolve a long-running dispute.

A Fresh Look at Office Conversions

By: Shawn Moura, Ph.D.
Old office buildings find a new lease on life as labs, medical offices and apartments.

The Growing Demand for Supplier Diversity in the Commercial Real Estate Industry

By: Jenna Glick
A new organization aims to simplify the process of procuring real estate suppliers from historically under-represented groups.

Hybrid Goals? Reinventing the Office, Faster and Better Than Before

By: Albert De Plazaola and Hannah Hackathorn
The pandemic ushers in a new era for workspace design and development.

How RFIs and Change Orders Disrupt Multifamily Development Projects

By: Denis Koval
Early planning and collaboration can help avoid costly do-overs later.

Reducing Financial Risks for the Lender on Projects

By: Aled Jenkins
Construction loan monitoring identifies problems early in the process before they become costly headaches.

New & Noteworthy

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

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