Spring 2026

The Real Reason AI Isn’t Working in Commercial Real Estate

By: Lilian Chen

Most failures stem not from technological limits but from unclear decisions, misaligned incentives and misplaced expectations.

Lighting the Way: A Pragmatic Path to Renewable Energy

The Swig Company shares what decarbonization looks like in practice across its bicoastal portfolio.

IOS Market Consolidation Ramps Up

Mostly owned by mom-and-pop investors, industrial outdoor storage properties are increasingly eyed by Wall Street.

The Industrial Real Estate Reset

Industrial real estate pivots from speed to precision, prioritizing power, automation and regional supply chain strategies.

A Model for Experiential Real Estate Education

Competitions such as the Colvin Case Study Challenge provide industry-aligned opportunities for workforce development.

Managing Sustainability Risk: Data Centers in the Spotlight

Report examines how developers are addressing immediate and long-term concerns.

Emergency Preparedness: A Core Competency for CRE Leaders

No longer just documentation, preparedness is a leadership discipline that shapes culture and performance.

The Small-bay Surge at the Heart of the Industrial Market’s Recovery

These assets, once viewed as secondary components, are increasingly valued for their resilience across economic cycles.

Contractors Have Subdued Expectations for 2026

Data centers and power projects generate the most optimism in AGC’s annual business outlook survey.

What Does it Mean? NAIOP Releases Glossary of Commercial Real Estate Terms

Search Terms in the Online Glossary

BUSINESS TRENDS ARTICLES FROM PAST ISSUES

Power Strain: Inside CRE’s Race to Secure the Next Megawatt

As grid expansion lags, developers and investors are rewriting the development playbook around energy.

Celebrating 25 Years of the NAIOP Research Foundation

The Foundation’s legacy of research and thought leadership continues to shape the future of commercial real estate.

The Office Market’s Selective Rebound Offers Opportunities

Lenders and buyers are on the lookout for “critical mass” and key property features.

Era of Uncertainty Results in Hesitancy, Indecision

Research directors and Distinguished Fellows share perspectives on the trends shaping the short-term and long-term outlook for CRE in Canada and the U.S.

Looking for Clues About Construction Activity

Alternative data sources point to ongoing demand for data centers.

Beyond the Facade: Repositioning Historic Workplaces for the Future

Legacy buildings are enhancing their architectural identity and user functionality to appeal to modern office tenants.

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Development magazine Summer 2026

Development’s summer issue discusses how secondary and gateway cities currently stack up in the eyes of investors. Also featured: what’s driving a CRE renaissance in the Rust Belt; how purpose-built medical is adding health to the live-work-play model; and the feasibility of redeveloping brownfields into sites for data centers.

Development magazine Spring 2026

Development’s spring issue examines shifting priorities in industrial real estate, including power, automation and regional supply chain strategies. Also featured: the growing attraction of industrial outdoor storage; the complexities of developing a university-anchored innovation district; and a CRE company’s pursuit of decarbonization across its bicoastal portfolio.

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