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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

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

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

Covarrubias Eloy

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Eloy Covarrubias Eloy Covarrubias is an executive vice president for CBRE handling development in the Inland Empire and has been in the commercial real estate industry since 2000. He has been

DiGrino Mariah

Thursday, March 30, 2023

Mariah DiGrino Mariah DiGrino is partner in DLA Piper’s Chicago land use, development and government relations group. Her practice can best be described as “where real estate runs into government,”

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The Complexity of Urban Waterfront Redevelopment

Sunday, July 1, 2012

Waterfront brownfield regeneration is extraordinarily complex; incorporating ecology, land use, community benefits, hydrology, real estate economics, design and a host of associated disciplines.

Shardlow Jonathan

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Jonathan Shardlow Jonathan Shardlow serves as an intermediary and educator representing landowners, developers and businesses in a variety of land use litigation and transactional matters. He enjoys

McDonald Ian

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Ian McDonald Ian McDonald brings 15 years of real estate experience to Panattoni Development Company. Prior to joining PDC in 2020, he was a vice president of development at NorthPoint Development,

Arias Rafael

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Rafael Arias Rafael Arias has more than 17 years of experience in the industrial real estate sector. He is currently the Vice President Head of Capital Deployment for Mexico for Prologis. In his

Tollakson Rick

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Rick Tollakson Rick Tollakson is president and CEO of Hubbell Realty Company, located in West Des Moines Iowa. Rick is responsible for the strategic operations for the firm and its multiple

NAIOP Northern Ohio | Building Valor Acres: A Development 101 Deep Dive

NAIOP Northern Ohio | Building Valor Acres: A Development 101 Deep Dive NAIOP Northern Ohio | Building Valor Acres: A Development 101 Deep Dive View Event _blank ET 03/11/2026 20:00:00 03/11/2026 22:

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

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.

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, NAIOP 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

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.

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

How Office, Industrial and Retail Development and Construction Contributed to the U.S. Economy in 2011

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

This research report quantifies the economic impact of new commercial real estate development and construction in the U.S. and states for 2011, including jobs created, income generated, GDP and the

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