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Industrial Space Demand Forecast, Third Quarter 2019

The forecast for net industrial space demand has decreased amid slower growth in the U.S. economy. Absorption is now expected to average 37 million square feet per quarter for the next two years,

Industrial Space Demand Forecast, First Quarter 2020

Quarterly net absorption will remain at or above 50 million square feet on a sustained basis through Q2 2021.

Industrial Space Demand Forecast, Third Quarter 2020

Although industrial real estate has outperformed other commercial property types this year due to a surge in e-commerce, broader macroeconomic indicators suggest industrial space absorption will

Industrial Space Demand Forecast, First Quarter 2022

Authors Dr. Hany Guirguis and Dr. Michael Seiler forecast that the total net absorption of industrial space in 2022 will be 401.4 million square feet with a quarterly average of 100.4 million square

Industrial Space Demand Forecast, Third Quarter 2023

Thursday, August 31, 2023

Given current economic conditions and recent demand trends, the authors estimate that quarterly net absorption of industrial space will average 52.6 million square feet over the next two years.

Industrial Space Demand Forecast, First Quarter 2024

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

With the U.S. economy expected to continue to grow slowly, the authors estimate that quarterly net absorption of industrial space will average 14.0 million square feet per quarter over the next

Industrial Space Demand Forecast, First Quarter 2025

Friday, March 7, 2025

In the second half of 2024, U.S. industrial net absorption totaled 96.9 million square feet, bringing the annual total to just 170.8 million square feet. This is the lowest annual rate since 2011,

Industrial Space Demand Forecast, Third Quarter 2025

Thursday, August 28, 2025

Given this continued uncertainty and persistently high interest rates, the current NAIOP Industrial Space Demand Forecast projects that net absorption will be nearly flat over the second half of

Industrial Space Demand Forecast, First Quarter 2026

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

The CREDA Industrial Space Demand Forecast projects that net absorption will continue to increase through the first half of 2026 to 154.8 million square feet and end the full year at 345.9 million

Logistics Trends and Specific Industries That Will Drive Warehouse and Distribution Growth and Demand for Space

This research project identified the logistics trends and specific industries that will drive warehouse and distribution growth and demand for space over the next decade (2008-2018). Research is

The NAIOP Market Monitor 2023

Thursday, July 20, 2023

In this first NAIOP Market Monitor report, the authors compare the positions of large and mid-sized U.S. industrial and office markets in grids at the close of the first quarter of 2023 with the

The NAIOP Market Monitor 2024

Thursday, July 18, 2024

The NAIOP Market Monitor provides insights into shifting market conditions and capital flows across the United States. The report’s findings can help investors and developers identify

Managing Sustainability Risk in Data Center Development

Thursday, January 15, 2026

The CREDA Research Foundation commissioned this report to examine best practices in sustainable data center development. The authors interviewed data center owners, operators, investors,

Navigating a Safe Return to Work: Best Practices for U.S. Office Building Owners and Tenants

Measures to contain the coronavirus outbreak temporarily slowed economic activity and dramatically reduced occupancies at many commercial buildings. As state and local governments outline plans for a

New Uses for Office Buildings: Life Science, Medical and Multifamily Conversions

The NAIOP Research Foundation commissioned this report to evaluate the risks and opportunities associated with office building conversions. The author conducted a review of recent publications and

Office Space Demand Forecast, Fourth Quarter 2016

As the final quarter of 2016 unfolds, Dr. Hany Guirguis, Manhattan College, and Dr. Joshua Harris, University of Central Florida, project that the U.S. office market will post approximately 33.0

Office Space Demand Forecast, Second Quarter 2017

As the economy improves, so does the forecast for net absorption of office space. According to Dr. Hany Guirguis, Manhattan College, and Dr. Joshua Harris, University of Central Florida, the forecast

Office Space Demand Forecast, Second Quarter 2018

The U.S. office markets averaged just 4.4 million square feet of positive net absorption over the past two quarters; specifically, 7.4 million square feet were absorbed in the fourth quarter of 2017

Office Space Demand Forecast, Fourth Quarter 2018

The U.S. office market posted solid net absorption levels in the second and third quarters of 2018 of 18.0 million and 11.0 million square feet, respectively. This level of new leasing is likely due

Office Space Demand Forecast, Fourth Quarter 2019

The U.S. office market continues to perform as expected, with an average of 14.7 million square feet absorbed per quarter in 2019. Overall employment growth remains steady and is especially robust in