Summer 2025 Issue

Potential Tariff Impacts on Canadian CRE

By: Adam Jacobs

Thinking through possible ramifications if a long-term trade war ensues between the U.S. and Canada.

On Leadership: Mark Levy

The president of Altman Logistics Properties, headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, shares his insights on the importance of people skills, servant leadership and the dynamic logistics industry.

NAIOP New Jersey: Standing Up for CRE and the Logistics Industry

NAIOP New Jersey is at the heart of Circulate NJ’s efforts to change the public discourse.

NAIOP Research Foundation Names 2025-2027 Visionaries Class

Five rising industry professionals selected to receive mentorship from Research Foundation Governors.

Why NAIOP Conferences Are a Must-attend for Industry Professionals

Staying ahead of trends, expanding our networks and gaining fresh insights doesn’t happen by accident.

From the Editor: Building the Future Innovative Projects Redefining CRE

Commercial real estate is evolving, with innovative projects across North America transforming our engagement with the built environment.

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PERSPECTIVES ARTICLES FROM PAST ISSUES

Chapter Profile: NAIOP Vancouver

Land constraints lead to both challenges and opportunities.

Reflecting on My Year as NAIOP Chair

It has been my honor and privilege to serve this past year as the 57th chair of the organization.

On Leadership: L. Mark Billeaud

A founding partner of Summit Real Estate Group in St. Louis shares his insights and lessons learned from nearly 35 years in the commercial real estate business.

From the Editor: A New Landscape for Commercial Real Estate

This past year, we witnessed a significant shift in trends and priorities within the CRE sector.

The Value of Partnerships, Negotiations and Taking on New Challenges

NAIOP’s 2024 Developing Leaders Award recipients share lessons learned and advice for those starting out in commercial real estate.

From the Editor: Unique Trends in CRE: Trophy Industrial to Spaceports

REI’s newest distribution center and its focus on designing for employee wellness,
a trend the NAIOP Research Foundation studied last year in a report by KSS.

On Leadership: Rael L. Diamond

The president and CEO of Choice Properties, Canada’s largest REIT, talks about creating long-term value in projects where people and the community can thrive, the outlook for commercial real estate in Canada, and the importance of bringing people back to the office.

Chapter Profile: NAIOP Austin

A strong local economy and continued population growth are pushing ongoing CRE opportunities.

NAIOP Supports Rising CRE Leaders Through Diversity Student Scholarship

Six students awarded for academic excellence and their aspirations to forge careers in the industry.

Addressing Common Concerns

The caliber of our chapters is unmatched.

Published 2024

CRE Terms and Definitions

The CREDA Terms and Definitions Glossary, authored by the CREDA Research Foundation, identifies and defines key words and concepts used in the commercial real estate field. Visit the glossary, just updated in 2024, for the latest detailed descriptions of property types; development terms; building material definitions; lease and transaction terminology; environmental, social and governance (ESG) building certification standards and more.

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