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Institutional Real Estate, Inc. •

Data-centric foundation: The real challenge isn’t developing the technology but evolving the human culture behind it and building leadership

Client: BGO

To read this full article you need to be subscribed to Institutional Real Estate Americasby Andrea ZanderAs an information-rich domain, the real estate sector is well suited for the adoption of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) technology. However, unlocking this potential requires cultural and operational readiness.
“We’re in a moment of quiet acceleration. Most real estate investment firms aren’t ‘ready’ in the Silicon Valley sense of the word, but they are moving,” says Mike Cordingl...
Fast Company •

Trump's tariffs are about to make housing more expensive

Client: Unispace

Trump imposed tariffs this week on the country’s three biggest trade partners—including 25% on all goods from Canada and Mexico and an additional 10% on Chinese imports—which will ripple across the U.S. economy. One particular area where the impacts will be felt is housing, since construction relies on metal, lumber, and machinery heavily imported from those three countries.

Trump imposed tariffs this week on the country’s three biggest trade partners—including 25% on all goods from Canada and...

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CoStar •

World’s biggest industrial real estate firms suffer from 'economic sausage-making'

The Trump administration’s shifting tariff policy is prompting logistics companies and some related businesses to hit pause on expansion for industrial property, threatening the bottom lines of landlords, developers and brokers.Warehouse owners including Prologis, First Industrial Realty Trust and Rexford Industrial, and global real estate brokerage Colliers, said tenants began delaying decisions on new leases after what had been a strong start in the first few weeks of the year. President Donal...
Spectrum News 1 •

Hotel Figueroa celebrates feminist roots through art

Client: BGO

Opened in 1926, the Hotel Figueroa was the largest commercial building funded by women for women and was a haven for solo female travelers who were normally prohibited from checking into most hotels without a male chaperone. 
Over the years, the hotel fell into disrepair but was renovated and reopened in 2018, including a corridor dedicated to artwork by established and emerging women artists in LA. 
The gallery now features a new series of paintings called “Giving Grace,” by artists Dame Moore,...
Multi-Housing News •

Anthem Capitalizes 256-Unit Community Outside of Dallas

Client: Project Management Advisors Inc.

Dallas-based institutional multifamily sponsor Anthem Development capitalized the development of Anthem Village, a 256-unit Class A luxury multifamily located in Lewisville, Texas, a suburb of the firm’s home city.

The firm will break ground at the intersection of I-35 and Justin Road in May to develop the community, which is expected to be completed in 24 months.

Jorg Mast of Colliers International represented Anthem in the transaction, arranging the financing and joint venture common...
The Builder's Daily •

Zone Offense: North Carolina Moves To Fast-Track By Right Housing

Client: McCullough Landscape Architecture

North Carolina has been a decade-long winner in population growth. That came with a cost — a housing shortage, especially affordable housing.Tar Heel State legislators tried to end single-family zoning in 2021 to allow duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes. However, opposition from cities stalled the bill. State lawmakers are now making a run at a different solution that several states and cities have adopted, or at least are considering, that eases the path to building more housing.The solution a...
Fortune Europe •

We're now finding out the damaging results of the mandated return to the office–and it's worse than we thought

Client: Unispace

We’re now finding out the damaging consequences of the mandated return to office. And it’s not a pretty picture. A trio of compelling reports—the Greenhouse Candidate Experience report, the Federal Reserve’s Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking (SHED), and Unispace’s Returning for Good report—collectively paint a stark picture of this brewing storm.
Fast Company •

5 ways to keep employees motivated during tough times

Client: ButterflyMX

This year has proven to be an uncertain time for the economy. From inflation to supply chain issues to war, it seems the last several months have been anything but smooth sailing. And unfortunately—but understandably—these issues are affecting our workforce, leading many employees to fear for their job security. Historically, job security concerns often lead to lackluster employee motivation.

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CNBC •

How one CRE giant is finding undervalued assets in unlikely areas

A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox.John Carrafiell, co-CEO of BGO, a global real estate investment manager with $89 billion in assets under management, takes great pri...
Connect CRE •

Solidifying CRE Strategies Amid Ever-Changing Tariff Tactics - Connect CRE

Tariff announcements from the U.S. government seem to change on a daily basis. And amidst the tariff declarations and reversals are the inevitable questions about the commercial real estate impact.

“We can already predict what the overall outcomes are going to be: higher prices, higher costs to operate, less demand for products and likely fewer customers for businesses across all industries,” commented PearlX’s Vice President of Delivery, Simon Wooley.


This, in turn, is leading to hesitatio...
BOMA International •

Spring Housing Market: What to Expect  | BOMA International

Client: First American Exchange Company

Ella Krygiel, BOMA International  

Spring has arrived, bringing with it the active season for the housing market. Due to steep home prices expected to grow over the next year as a result of the Federal Reserve raising rates to fight off inflation, the ability for the average American to purchase a home has become increasingly difficult. “While those in real estate may feel optimistic about more inventory and slightly declining interest rates, this data shows that even those fa...
Multi-Housing News •

Multifamily Investor Sentiment Improved Decisively in Q1

Client: PearlX
The slower pace of interest rate cuts signaled lately by the Federal Reserve has not affected investor sentiments for value-add and core assets, according to CBRE’s latest quarterly Multifamily Underwriting Survey.

Core multifamily asset underwriting assumptions improved in the year’s first quarter, while those of value-add assets declined slightly.

Stable IRR targets for core assets in the first quarter were found for 16 of the 19 markets that CBRE tracks. Los Angeles, Miami, and Washingt...
Commercial Property Executive •

What Trump’s Tariffs Could Mean for CRE

Client: Project Management Advisors, Inc.

The scope and scale of the tariffs announced last week came as a surprise to many. With the far-reaching measures unveiled by President Donald Trump on Wednesday, the U.S. will have the highest effective tariff rate in more than a century. The unexpectedly steep trade barriers sent shockwaves through global markets and added to uncertainty in the commercial real estate industry, already bracing for the impact of previously announced levies on Canada, Mexico and China.


The new tariff policy la...
Los Angeles Business Journal •

OpEd: Cannabis Lounges Can Enhance Brands - Los Angeles Business Journal

Client: RDC

The introduction of statewide cannabis lounge regulations marks a groundbreaking moment for California’s cannabis retail industry. With the passage of State Assembly Bill 1775, local jurisdictions can permit cannabis cafes where customers can enjoy on-site cannabis consumption alongside non-infused food, beverages and live entertainment – unlocking new opportunities for dispensaries to expand their offerings and extend their brand’s reach.
This shift presents an exciting chance to blend cannabis...
Commercial Observer •

Construction Labor Shortage’s New Culprits? Deportations and Inflation

Client: Project Management Advisors, Inc.
Deportations and inflation are worsening a labor shortage that was already running rampant through the construction industry, hindering projects and adding to an already significant affordable housing crisis across the country. 
A 2024 workforce study found that 92 percent of construction firms with open positions for salaried workers had trouble filling those jobs, according to trade group the Associated General Contractors of America and technology firm Arcoro, a jump from the 85 percent recor...
Bisnow •

Trump's Tariffs Unleash Market Turmoil, Fresh Pricing Fears And Worry About Frozen Deals

Client: Project Management Advisors, Inc. and McCullough Landscape Architecture

The Trump administration’s most drastic implementation of tariffs to date ushered in a day of chaos for commercial real estate as markets roiled, price fears peaked and stakeholders openly worried that sticker shock could paralyze deals, leasing decisions and projects. 
Many in the industry hoped President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” of reciprocal tariffs would shine a light on the administration’s trade endgame, one that would ease uncertainty and help them make decisions going forward.
Ins...
Hotel Management •

PIP strategies: Planning your property's glow-up

Client: Project Management Advisors, Inc.

It’s not enough for a hotel or hotel group to repaint the walls and change carpeting and light fixtures in guest rooms and swap out color schemes and seating in public areas. Glossy travel magazines and travel-focused “lifestyle” television have shaped the expectations of travelers for years. Factor in the watershed influence of influencers and social media, and keeping things fresh is no longer just an option. It is also important to keep employees who work at your hotel or resort daily in mind...
Chicago Tribune •

Trump tariffs on steel and aluminum could squeeze Chicago apartment developers, leading to higher rents

Client: Project Management Advisors, Inc.

New tariffs on steel and aluminum could force Chicago apartment developers, already affected by elevated interest rates and soaring labor costs, to further delay breaking ground on new projects.
The White House began implementing tariffs of 25% on global steel and aluminum imports March 12, saying it wants to stimulate domestic production. But experts say tariffs will also make the crucial materials more expensive, forcing developers to pass higher costs onto tenants, or make it tougher to secur...
The Architect’s Newspaper •

A lab supply glut and federal funding uncertainty has pushed architects with a Research and Development focus to get creative to find work

Client: Project Management Advisors, Inc.

Architecture firms that specialize in science and technology work, or larger companies with divisions that specialize in lab and research facilities, have spent the last few years pivoting toward different project types, as the boom years of biotech building continue to fizzle. The designers who specialize in building spaces for innovation need to innovate how they sell their services and find work.
A pandemic-era upswing in life sciences investment created a lab building boom in 2021 and 2022,...
Multi-Housing News •

How Tariffs and Labor Shortages Will Thwart Housing Production

Client: Project Management Advisors, Inc.

Construction costs have risen 30 to 50 percent since 2020, depending on the location and asset class, according to the National Association of Home Builders. And multifamily builders are facing the prospect of a new 25 percent tariff on building materials from Canada, Mexico and China next week.

That’s on top of a 25 percent tariff on steel and aluminum imports from all countries that went into effect earlier this month and the expected deportation of 1.7 million to 1.8 million undocumented c...
Bisnow •

One Of The World's Largest Employers Aims To Make Big Push Into U.S. Facilities Management

Client: ISS

Facilities management company ISS is a major force around the world, and now it’s looking to take on the U.S. in the same way.
The Copenhagen-based company, a top 100 employer globally and top three facilities management company by headcount, has reorganized its North American operations to offer all of its services, including facilities management, custodial and workplace services, in three U.S. regions.
ISS employs over 350,000 people in dozens of countries but has always been Europe and Asia-...
Facilities Dive •

With new team, ISS aims to make big push into US FM market

Client: ISS

Copenhagen-based ISS has grown into one of the largest employers in the world with some 320,000 workers in dozens of countries by offering corporate clients a menu of services for operating their facilities. But in the United States the company has been competing in the shadows of JLL, Cushman & Wakefield, CBRE and other industry giants. Making inroads into that dominance is top of mind for new leaders of the company’s North American operations. 
“ISS has always been a European and Asian-specifi...
Bisnow •

Filling Empty Labs Will Be A Priority This Year. It's Trickier Than It Sounds

Client: Project Management Advisors, Inc. and Unispace

An estimated 50M SF of lab space sits empty across the United States, much of it built in the last year. 
“Some of that space was never really great lab space, even in a low-vacancy market, so that's sort of the backdrop for what's going on,” said JLL Managing Director Grant Yeatman, who runs the West Coast life sciences team.
Filling up this space isn’t as simple as holding on and waiting for tenant demand to come back. In addition to the costs associated with keeping high-end HVAC systems and...
NAIOP Blog •

Time to Shine: Niche Real Estate Investors Eye Car Washes

Client: Lee & Associates of Illinois

As a retail real estate specialist for more than three decades, I’ve seen many trends come and go. One day, it’s an explosion in the sale of bank pads. And now, I’m seeing that niche real estate investors – who historically operate with a bit of herd mentality – have crowned the car wash industry the latest investment darling. The evolution of the car wash industry and the resulting uptick in interest from investors, developers and operators alike has been fascinating to watch. Brands like Take
Imagine a Place Podcast •

The Future of Our Work Life: Regan Donoghue, Unispace

Client: Unispace

We sat with Regan now for a third time and we cover a lot of ground. In this discussion, we explore the potential of the metaverse and how it could impact the structure of work in the next decade, while also emphasizing the importance of prioritizing human connections over technological advancements. We also delve into how to promote “purposeful happiness” and why now is the time to develop emotional intelligence or an "inner sage" to overcome the challenges of the future workplace.
TLNT •

Staff would still use AI at work, even if it was banned; workplace rules can be challenged

Client: Unispace

AI tools are more embedded amongst workers than HR departments might have previously thought, according to new research revealed this week. New data from data analytics firm, CybSafe has found half of all respondents it spoke to reported using AI at work, with a third using it weekly and 12% daily. But a second surprising fact was that 74% of US workers claim the benefits of AI tools outweigh their security risks, with most adm
Life Science Leader •

Cell And Gene Therapy Facility Design/Build Strategies That Spark Brilliance

Client: Unispace

Momentum in the cell and gene therapy (C>) space has reached a fever pitch—and so has the launch of new laboratories to support it. More than 20 FDA approved therapies and 1,000 clinical trials are registered and underway, according to Cell & Gene’s Therapy Investment Outlook. Additionally, in 2021 roughly one-third of private equity and venture capital investment in life sciences went to cell and gene therapy.
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The Registry SoCal Real Estate News •

Q&A: Unispace’s Albert DePlazaola Provides Insight on 2024 Office Trends

Client: Unispace

Throughout 2023, office markets across the nation saw trends in hybrid and remote work, causing an increased number of vacancies across the board. Many companies have been rethinking how they interact with office spaces over the past year, and to get a clearer idea of how that might affect office spaces in 2024, The Registry sat down with Unispace’s Albert DePlazaola.
Daily Herald •

Chicago Chapter of SIOR awards $12,000 to its 2022 scholarship winners

Client: SIOR Chicago

The Chicago Chapter of the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) and the SIOR Foundation recently awarded its 2022 Len Caldeira Scholarships, totaling $12,000, to four deserving students: Natalie Belloff from University of Illinois, Austin Burke from the University of Wisconsin, Nicholas Paviet from Roosevelt University, and Nick Ross from Roosevelt University.