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Midyear Economic Impacts of COVID-19 on the Commercial Real Estate Development Industry

The NAIOP Research Foundation commissioned Steve Fuller, Ph.D., professor emeritus at George Mason University, to undertake a study of the 2020 mid-year economy and how second quarter shocks may

How the Other Half Builds: Small-Scale Development in Tertiary Markets

Monday, December 20, 2021

This research brief draws from a survey of NAIOP members and interviews with developers in tertiary markets such as Western Michigan and Southwest Missouri to examine these differences and their

The Evolution of the Warehouse: Trends in Technology, Design, Development and Delivery

Tuesday, October 13, 2020

The NAIOP Research Foundation commissioned this report to provide the real estate development community with insight into current and future trends in building and logistics technologies and their

Recruiting, Training and Retaining Talent in the Real Estate Development Industry

Thursday, June 20, 2024

The NAIOP Research Foundation commissioned this report to examine best practices in recruitment, training and retention for commercial real estate development firms. The study draws on interviews

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Hesse Shawn

Friday, June 19, 2026

Shawn Hesse, NCARB, RA, LFA, LEED AP, CSRM Shawn Hesse is a senior leader in JLL North America's Sustainability consulting team, focused on manufacturing, industrial, logistics and data center real

Ohio’s Budget Sets the Standard for Economic Development Success

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

From mobilizing our local chapters to substantive discussions amongst our state leaders with industry experts, CREDA members advocated for additional funding and refined standards for proven

Ohio Ranked #3 State in U.S. for Commercial Real Estate Development

Monday, February 27, 2023

Ohio Ranked #3 State in U.S. for Commercial Real Estate Development Ohio Ranked #3 State in U.S. for Commercial Real Estate Development

Powering Growth: Canada’s Electricity Challenge and the Future of Development Webinar

NAIOP webinars deliver expert insights into the latest research and trends to help you make informed business decisions. This webinar is for NAIOP members located in Canada.

CREDA Gulf Coast | CREDA Gulf Coast + Port NOLA Logistics & Development Forum

8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.Port of New Orleans Administration Building, New Orleans, LA Join CREDA Gulf Coast and the Port of New Orleans for a morning of networking and

Physical Climate Risk Increasingly Shapes Commercial Real Estate Investment, Development and Operations

Thursday, June 11, 2026

The CREDA Research Foundation today released a new report examining how the commercial real estate industry assesses, manages and mitigates physical climate risk amid a sharp rise in

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

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 Examines the Role of Data in Commercial Real Estate Development

Monday, October 31, 2022

CRE Data NAIOP Examines the Role of Data in Commercial Real Estate Development NAIOP Examines the Role of Data in Commercial Real Estate Development WASHINGTON, D.C. –  

Data Center Site Selection and Development in the Age of AI

Friday, December 19, 2025

Navigating this changing market requires an integrated understanding of power infrastructure, site logistics and shifting regulatory frameworks.

CEO on Leadership: Adrian G. Washington, Founder and CEO, Neighborhood Development Co.

Tuesday, March 22, 2022

The leader of this Washington, D.C.-based firm talks about the challenges of growing his company into a multifamily developer of affordable and market-rate housing and commercial projects.

An Empirical Study of the Efficacy of Mixed-Use Development - The Seattle Experience

Friday, April 1, 2011

This report identifies issues such as density, growth management and accessibility, as well as the current state of knowledge on mixed-use development. It then explores the mixed-use experience in

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

How Office, Industrial and Retail Development and Construction Contributed to the U.S. Economy in 2012

Thursday, October 17, 2013

This research report quantifies the economic impact of new commercial real estate development and construction in the U.S. and states for 2012, including jobs created, income generated, GDP and the

Examining Development Approvals Across North America: An Analysis of Site Plan and Building Permit Review Processes

Thursday, June 15, 2023

The brief examines development approvals processes across 100 jurisdictions from 30 U.S. states and the Canadian province of Ontario, and builds on The Development Approvals Index: A New Tool to

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