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The Development Approvals Index: A New Tool to Evaluate Local Approvals Processes

The NAIOP Research Foundation commissioned the creation of an index that compares development approvals processes in different jurisdictions so that developers can make more informed investment

Economic Impacts of Commercial Real Estate, 2022 U.S. Edition

Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Development and construction of new commercial real estate in the United States – office, industrial, warehouse and retail – generates significant economic growth at the state and

Industrial Space Demand Forecast, Third Quarter 2016

Tuesday, August 23, 2016

The U.S. economy in the first half of 2016 can be characterized as slowing but still growing, as GDP registered a revised 0.8 percent annualized growth rate in the first quarter and 1.2 percent in

NAIOP: Commercial Real Estate Impact on U.S. Economy Grows

Monday, January 31, 2022

NAIOP: Commercial Real Estate Impact on U.S. Economy Grows NAIOP: Commercial Real Estate Impact on U.S. Economy Grows NAIOP: Commercial Real Estate Impact on U.S. Economy Grows The impact of new

Insights on Capital Markets Conditions

Friday, May 29, 2026

New Research Foundation reports offer members practical guidance as capital markets continue to shift.

From the Editor: Celebrating Today, Looking Ahead to the Future

Friday, September 12, 2025

Our annual Developer of the Year issue is a celebration of everything that makes commercial real estate development exceptional — innovation, resilience, community engagement and more.

The Real Impact of Opportunity Zones

Thursday, May 23, 2024

Bipartisan legislation has proved successful in attracting investment that transforms communities.

From the Editor: What’s Old is New Again

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

As 2022 ends and the economy remains uncertain, we know it is more important than ever to think creatively.

Autonomous Trucking Holds Promise

Friday, September 23, 2022

It could drastically reduce costs and boost efficiency across the supply chain.

Shaping Florida’s Urban Future With Transit-oriented Development

Friday, May 30, 2025

The expansion of high-speed rail service across the state provides more options. Florida, traditionally known for its car-dependent culture, is experiencing a significant

Office Market Posts Longest Demand Growth Streak Since 2022

Thursday, May 28, 2026

The U.S. office market recorded three consecutive quarters of positive net absorption through the first quarter of 2026 – its longest stretch of demand growth since mid-2022 –

Missouri Governor Promotes Nuclear Electricity Generation to Address Electricity Challenges

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Governor Mike Kehoe signed Executive Order 26-04 on Jan. 16, establishing the Advanced Nuclear Energy Task Force as part of an “all of the above” energy strategy to meet rising demand.

Stabilization of the US Manufacturing Sector and Its Impact on Industrial Space

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

A study by the NAIOP Research Foundation concludes that the reshoring trend of manufacturing industries to the United States yields stabilization of jobs, but not net growth. Some industries will add

From the Editor: Powering the Future of Development

Friday, December 19, 2025

Energy — how we produce it, manage it and plan for its future — is driving some of the biggest decisions in commercial real estate today.

From the Editor: CRE Remains a Crucial Part of the Economy

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Although the industry will undoubtedly face challenges this year, particularly in the office sector, commercial real estate will continue to be a major economic engine in North American economies.