Winter 2023/2024 Issue

Data Center Real Estate: Challenges and Opportunities in the Digital Age

By: Ron Derven

Data center inventory growth has accelerated across North American markets.

Eliminating Hidden Liabilities in Real Estate Lease Agreements

Leases need a comprehensive and modern insurance section.

Why Mixed-Use Spaces Are the Future of Retail

Underutilized retail centers provide opportunities to reinvigorate communities.

Skilled Labor: A Comeback Story

Shifting perceptions and education are key strategies.

The Holy Grail of Warehouse Design: Speed to Market and Energy Efficiency

PEMBs can save time and money for the right projects.

Ripe for Conversion

Will a radical change in the purpose of underutilized office buildings transform the market?

New Office Underwriting Standards: Can the Hospitality Model Save Office Values?

The office space industry needs to have its own moment of creativity and innovation.

Tapping Renewables at the Right Time in the Decarbonization Process

Approaches start with basic maintenance and extend to tax credits.

Rightsizing Parking in Support of Sustainability and ROI

Shared parking analyses can help save land, costs and time.

From Central Business Districts to Central Activity Districts

With the right incentives, office conversions can help breathe new life into downtowns.

New & Noteworthy Projects

An assortment of brief facts and figures about new and noteworthy development projects.

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DEVELOPMENT OWNERSHIP ARTICLES FROM PAST ISSUES

Revitalization and Revenue: Office Conversions as a Way to Rebuild Cities

It’s not a panacea, but reuse can inject life into business districts.

Facility Managers Must Prepare for an All-Electric Future

Before that, many commercial buildings could benefit from hybrid electrification.

Developers Can Cash Out Tax Credits for Renewable Improvements

A major change to the tax code could greatly incentivize green construction in commercial real estate.

The Benefits of Insulated Metal Panels for Cold Storage Facilities

These versatile products have become the industry standard for refrigerated warehouses.

What Does EPA’s Proposed PFAS Regulation Mean for Commercial Real Estate?

A new designation for certain chemicals regulated by the Superfund law could impact property transactions.

Siphonic Roof Drains Can Move Water More Efficiently

These systems harness the power of the siphon effect, which can reduce costs and increase design flexibility on projects.

New & Noteworthy Projects

An assortment of brief facts and figures about new and noteworthy development projects.

The Future of Electric Vehicle Charging: A Guide for Commercial Real Estate Developers

As adoption increases, demand will surge for facilities at a wide range of properties.

Report Highlights Approaches to Wellness in Distribution Centers

Healthy, safe working environments are critical for attracting and retaining employees.

VanTrust Real Estate: Developing with a Difference

This Kansas City-based real estate firm ‘has always been about people.’

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