SAN FRANCISCO—There is strong optimism for positive industry growth in 2015, 2016, and 2017 but after that, there is uncertainty. That is according to an executive roundtable of 30-40 leaders from the building industry.

IRVINE, CA—According to one of Real Estate Forum's “Tomorrow's Leaders” of Southern California, from a macro perspective, faster flows of information, increased visibility, and big data will have a meaningful impact to the efficiency of the market.

SAN FRANCISCO—CBRE says that if demand holds steady during the next 12 months, when 1.3 million square is expected to deliver, rental rates are expected to push even higher in San Francisco's office market.

SAN FRANCISCO—In this <b>EXCLUSIVE</b> Q&amp;A, we learn that many companies today aren't satisfied with business as usual and are looking 'outside the box' to save money, reduce risk, and add value, but conflicts of interest can easily arise.

SHERMAN OAKS, CA—Lee &amp; Associates' Warren Berzack, one of Real Estate Forum's “SoCal Tomorrow's Leaders,” says due to both lack of inventory and the tremendous amount of cash on the sidelines, prices are driven to extreme levels.

SAN FRANCISCO—In part three of our <b>EXCLUSIVE</b> tenant Q&amp;A series, sources say that a start-up's strong venture funding, potential for high growth and exit strategies can create turbulence when seeking office space accommodation.

SAN DIEGO—Locally based Paul Komadina, managing director at CBRE and one of Real Estate Forum's “SoCal Tomorrow's Leaders,” talks <b>EXCLUSIVELY</b> the rise to the top, and Southern California evolving market.

SAN DIEGO—There is a significant demand for all net leased product types as there is a shortage of available inventory in the marketplace, says Marcus &amp; Millichap's Alvin Mansour.