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[WATCH] NAIOP Research Foundation Celebrates 25 Years of Insight, Impact and Innovation

Thursday, May 29, 2025

Presented by Dustin Read, Ph.D./JD, Department Head, Blackwood Department of Real Estate, Virginia Tech University

NAIOP Research Foundation Reports Jobs, GDP Contributions Generated by Commercial Real Estate Development

Thursday, January 23, 2025

New commercial real estate development is a significant driver of U.S. economic activity. It creates jobs, generates personal earnings, and produces significant contributions to national and state

NAIOP Appoints Shawn Moura Vice President for the NAIOP Research Foundation

Friday, May 30, 2025

NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, has named Shawn Moura, Ph.D., as vice president for the NAIOP Research Foundation.

CREDA Research Foundation Announces Appointment of Kyle A. Gamble as Governor

Monday, April 6, 2026

The CREDA Research Foundation has announced the appointment of Kyle A. Gamble,

Can I Return This? NAIOP Research Foundation Issues Report on Building for Reverse Logistics

Thursday, September 19, 2024

The pandemic brought into sharp focus the importance of having a healthy and functioning supply chain, that critical system by which goods are delivered from factories to doorsteps. But how does

NAIOP Research Foundation Announces Appointment of Cassie Catania-Hsu as Governor

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

The NAIOP Research Foundation announces the appointment of Cassie Catania-Hsu as a NAIOP Research Foundation Governor. Individuals who demonstrate their commitment to the Foundation’s

Talent Development and the Future of the CRE Workforce

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

NAIOP Research Foundation task force takes on urgent issues.

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Managing Talent in Commercial Real Estate: NAIOP Research Foundation Issues Report on Attracting and Retaining the Best Employees

Thursday, June 20, 2024

Commercial real estate development firms often focus on hiring experienced professionals to meet their immediate staffing needs and tend to limit investment in training new associates. This

Letter from the Executive Director

Friday, February 20, 2026

A note from Jennifer LeFurgy, Ph.D., executive director of the NAIOP Research Foundation.

Insights on Capital Markets Conditions

Friday, May 29, 2026

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

Preparing for a Future Leadership Transition

Friday, May 30, 2025

NAIOP Research Foundation report identifies best practices in succession planning.

NAIOP's Visionaries: Leadership Across the Generational Spectrum

Friday, September 23, 2022

The association’s program for rising leaders in commercial real estate offers an outstanding career development opportunity.

Research Directors Exchange Views on AI, Interest Rates and Market Trends

Friday, December 20, 2024

The NAIOP Research Foundation gathered research directors and Distinguished Fellows for a discussion of the factors influencing commercial real estate’s outlook.

In Memoriam: Nino Pedrelli, 1956-2023

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Nino Pedrelli was an avid supporter of the NAIOP Research Foundation, serving as a governor, a dedicated research committee member and eventually a Trustee.

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Each year, the NAIOP Research Foundation initiates research projects that provide vital information that commercial real estate professionals need to make informed decisions that position them for

National Forums 2026 Symposium Meeting Date Selection

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[Watch] CRE Drives the U.S. Economy

Friday, January 31, 2025

Based on the Economic Impacts of Commercial Real Estate, 2025 U.S. Edition, by the NAIOP Research Foundation.

Electric Grid Reliability Emerges as a Critical Factor in Commercial Real Estate Development and Investment

Sunday, July 12, 2026

The Commercial Real Estate Development Association (CREDA) Research Foundation (formerly the NAIOP Research Foundation) today released a new report examining how electric grid reliability is

Robert Cutlip, 2006 NAIOP Chair, Passes Away

Friday, February 16, 2024

Robert “Bob” Cutlip, former NAIOP chair and current Research Foundation Governor, has passed away.

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