Research by the Foundation has been cited in leading news publications:

CRE Boosts US Economy With $2.5T GDP Impact

“New commercial real estate development significantly contributes to the U.S. economy, creating jobs, generating earnings, and boosting national and state economies, according to the Economic Impacts of Commercial Real Estate research study conducted annually by the NAIOP Research Foundation.”

GlobeSt.com | March 4, 2025

NAIOP Q1 2025 Report Shows High Demand For Industrial Space

“Demand for industrial space is still growing and net absorption is forecast to increase more rapidly in the second half of the year, according to the NAIOP Research Foundation’s latest Industrial Space Demand Forecast.”

Business Facilities | March 7, 2025

Demand for office space continues to rebound, says NAIOP Research

“Despite uncertainties about the economy, net absorption of office space was positive for a fourth consecutive quarter and demand is projected to continue to grow for the rest of the year, according to the NAIOP Research Foundation’s Office Space Demand Forecast.”

IREI | June 6, 2025

Quarterly demand for industrial space falls for the first time in 15 years

“Just 27 million square feet of space was absorbed in the first half of this year, and demand fell by 11.3 million in the second quarter alone — the first quarterly drop since 2010 — according to a report from NAIOP.”

CNBC | Sept. 5, 2025

NAIOP: Commercial Real Estate Sentiment Increases

“The latest NAIOP CRE Sentiment Index reveals a notable uptick in the outlook for commercial real estate market conditions over the next 12 months. The Index now stands at 56, reflecting a positive shift from the March 2025 score and indicating expectations of improving conditions across the commercial real estate landscape.”

Mile High CRE | Oct. 21, 2025

NAIOP: Office Demand Surged in Q3 After Negative Absorption in Q2

“National demand for office space surged in the third quarter of 2025, the NAIOP Research Foundation reported. The sharp reversal from absorption trends earlier in the year may signal the beginning of a broader market recovery, according to the foundation’s Office Space Demand Forecast, Fourth Quarter 2025.”

Connect CRE | Dec. 5, 2025