Longer-form thinking on where the market goes.
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Cushman & Wakefield analysis finds AI will widen disparities in real estate outcomes across markets, property types, and asset quality rather than creating uniform demand effects.
Chinese e-commerce operators are increasing warehouse demand in Central and Eastern Europe following EU tariff policy changes on low-value imports effective July 1, 2026.
Interview with M7 Real Estate CEO David Ebbrell discussing the company's acquisition strategy and market positioning.
Research examining obstacles to solar photovoltaic installation and adoption within logistics properties and the commercial real estate sector.
NAIOP research quantifies the economic growth generated by commercial real estate development and construction across office, industrial, warehouse, and retail sectors at state and national levels in the United States.
Research brief identifying best practices for office and industrial landlords to triage tenant requests and offer accommodations during COVID-19, drawn from broker interviews, building owner input, and NAIOP survey data.
Guide on real estate due diligence requirements for investors evaluating office and industrial property acquisitions.
Freehold food factories are extremely rare in the market. This niche market segment offers an untapped and attractive yield investment opportunity that most investors have overlooked. Unlike standard 30-year or 60-year leasehold industrial properties, freehold food factories give long-term investors perpetual…
Analysis of Dream Industrial REIT's positioning within Canada's urban industrial real estate market and competitive advantages related to supply scarcity and operational scale.
Cushman & Wakefield analysis of competitive positioning and dynamics in the Gulf region's industrial real estate market.
Analysis examining climate risk preparedness and resilience considerations for logistics and industrial properties across the Middle East region.
Knight Frank analysis of the 2026 UK business rates revaluation and its implications for industrial and logistics occupiers.
Cushman & Wakefield analysis of automation trends and tenant demand dynamics reshaping Dubai's industrial real estate sector.
Cushman & Wakefield explores drivers behind occupier decisions to relocate or establish industrial operations in Abu Dhabi.
Analysis of Prologis's £14 billion offer for Segro, examining the strategic rationale beyond the industrial warehouse assets themselves.
Flex retail spaces thrive in the Triangle, blending retail and industrial uses for unique shopping experiences.
Interview with JLL executive discussing supply constraints and market dynamics in Calgary's industrial real estate sector.
Q&A interview with CBRE executive on Montreal office market recovery, industrial real estate dynamics, and year-end market outlook.
Analysis of evolving Chinese occupier demand in logistics, localisation trends, and implications for UK logistics market occupiers and space availability.
Analysis of how elevated oil prices and energy costs affect industrial real estate demand, with near-term headwinds from trucking-dependent logistics and medium-term tailwinds from supply-chain resilience, defense spending, and e-commerce growth.
NAIOP research examines generative AI applications across industrial real estate operations, including financial analysis, market research, and customer service.
NAIOP Research Foundation study examining best practices in reverse logistics supply chain design and implications for facility location and design.
Research examining the economic growth generated by development and construction of office, industrial, warehouse, and retail commercial real estate across U.S. states and regions.
NAIOP Research Foundation–commissioned study offering design recommendations to improve occupant well-being in distribution centers, based on secondary research, site observations, and occupant interviews.
Research examining the redevelopment potential of contaminated industrial sites and brownfield properties as viable targets for sustainable real estate projects.
Article exploring how ownership mentality and models have shifted in Brazilian logistics condominiums, moving away from traditional rental structures.
Examines how industrial property can strengthen supply chains while supporting Europe's transition to a low-carbon, resilient economy.
Analysis of how Al Maktoum International airport development is shaping Dubai's industrial real estate market and investment dynamics.
Integração de atividades, disponibilidade energética e projetos voltados a novos combustíveis atraem empresas que buscam eficiência e sustentabilidade.
Image CEO Will Eglin discusses demand drivers, the advantages of Sun Belt logistics markets, and why development is once again creating value for industrial REITs.
Image CEO Bill Crooker says industrial fundamentals remain strong as tenants prioritize transportation access, power capacity, and automation.
Issues such as Federal Reserve policies, climate-related risks, and rising insurance costs have been putting pressure on accurate commercial real estate valuations. This prompted Urban Land Magazine to ask economists: “Do you think commercial real estate values are fully reflecting today’s costs and risks?” The…
By Dan Levitt, Ryan Cos. If it feels like the commercial real estate market has been running in place for the last three years, you’re not alone. There has been a sense of anticipation, and even inaction, that has defined the landscape as we waited for catalysts that have yet to materialize. Many of us have been…
As office vacancy remains elevated in many markets, developers across the country are asking the same question: How can obsolete office buildings be successfully repositioned for new uses?
For Dedeaux Properties, California’s infamously arduous development environment can be both a hurdle and a competitive advantage. CEO Brett Dedeaux spoke with Commercial Observer about why the firm sees Tejon Ranch as such a compelling alternative to Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire, as well as how the…
For decades, Romania's investment story has largely been associated with Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca and the country's western industrial hubs. Yet as investors search for new growth opportunities across Central and Eastern Europe, attention is increasingly shifting east. This emerging trend will be at the heart of…
Con la población más joven de la región, acceso a dos océanos y nueva infraestructura industrial que mejora cada día, el país centroamericano comienza a emerger como una plataforma estratégica para el nearshoring que pocos inversionistas han descubierto.
豪州では今、AIアシスタントが消費者に代わって自律的に商品を調査・比較・購入する「エージェントコマース（Aコマース）」が注目されている。この新たな“買物体験”が不動産市場にどのような影響を及ぼすのだろうか？その勝者となるのは先進的物流施設と「体験価値」を提供する商業施設である。
A range of models that exist today can deliver benefits for landlords and tenants
CBRE Investment Management examines market conditions, pricing dynamics, and investment opportunities in the German real estate market.
JLL outlines four interconnected trends reshaping industrial manufacturing in 2026: evolving site selection criteria, AI-driven predictive maintenance, demand from high-growth sectors, and workforce experience priorities.
Prologis deploys solar energy infrastructure on warehouse rooftops to support community solar programs in California.
Prologis explores innovations in warehouse operations and design aimed at reducing carbon emissions within logistics facilities.
An Industrial Outdoor Storage sector expert explains how evaluating IOS properties requires understanding tenant business operations first, given the asset class's complexity, lack of standardized data, and varied municipal regulations.
Apollo Global Management explores core-plus investment strategies using private investment-grade credit to finance industrial and emerging sectors.
Allsop argues that commercial property, despite underperformance versus equities in recent years, offers attractive risk-adjusted returns and portfolio diversification benefits, particularly in resilient sectors like prime logistics and student housing.
Ádám Ambrus, Manager of Amera Grup, talked to Property Forum about the firm’s strategic expansion, including the Ibis Styles Cluj-Napoca hotel development. He discussed new industrial parks in Oradea and Arad, the rapid growth of their self-storage business, and the importance of aligning investments with…
AI is becoming a practical tool in commercial real estate, helping owners, operators and investors improve efficiency amid rising costs and resource constraints. The strongest results are coming from structured, repetitive, data-heavy workflows where AI can automate routine tasks, surface insights faster and…
Commercial real estate can serve a far more significant purpose than simply providing operational premises. For many manufacturing, logistics and industrial businesses, it has become an integral component of capital structure and a source of growth financing. The sale and leaseback (SLB) model — whereby a company…
Knight Frank explores how regulatory changes impact European real estate market values and viability across sectors.
Prologis singled out the San Francisco Bay Area as the clearest early sign of a broader shift back toward coastal industrial markets, ranking the region among its strongest performers and committing fresh development capital as demand firms. Prologis, Inc., the world’s largest owner of logistics real estate, told…
Commercial projects depend on many systems working together, but few are as important as a reliable power supply. From warehouses and manufacturing sites to data centers and large mixed-use developments, electrical infrastructure affects when a building can open, how safely it can operate, and how well it can…
Polska wyprzedza regionalnych konkurentów nie tylko skalą rynku. Także efektywnością operacyjną i dostępnością infrastruktury. Firmy coraz częściej wybierają Polskę jako lokalizację dla centrów dystrybucyjnych i produkcyjnych.
Hazelview Investments and BretonGale discuss strategic partnership opportunities and long-term value drivers in small and mid-bay industrial assets.
Hazelview Investments' 2025 Sustainability Report documents progress on responsible investment, decarbonization, green building certification, and community engagement across its real estate portfolio.
Hazelview Investments presents a viewpoint on evolving industrial real estate markets, highlighting long-term value in small and mid-bay assets driven by strong demand, constrained supply, and active management strategies.
Warehouses are no longer simply the operational backbone of supply chains. Increasingly, they are where the principles of Industry 5.0 are being put into practice—a concept that combines automation, sustainability and a people-centred approach. For Polish occupiers - says JLL - this is changing the criteria for…
The report emphasises the critical role of ESG in commercial real estate, highlighting the shift towards sustainable practices for resilience and long-term growth.
Few names are as engrained in Southern California industrial real estate — or baseball — as Dedeaux. The family business traces its roots to legendary University of Southern California baseball coach Rod Dedeaux, who led the Trojans to 11 national championships and coached U.S. Olympic teams after founding trucking…
