West

Could May Have Been the Bottom of the Downturn?

Kelsi Maree Borland |

Data on environmental reports suggests that May will be the lowest month for investment activity.

Features  

Cold Storage Comes to the Forefront with COVID Shifts

Lisa Brown |

The experience of COVID has changed the outlook for cold storage as an asset class, making it an attractive long-term investment that’s likely to ensure security in the food supply for years to come.

Commentary  

Covid’s Short-Term, Long-Term Impact on Office

Jonathan Miller |

Many companies realize they can get by and do business without the office.

Multifamily Hiring Remains Strong Through Pandemic

Kelsi Maree Borland |

Investment companies have been increasing staffing in preparation to handle an increase in investment opportunities during the recovery.

Features  

Employees Want Workplace Flexibility. That Might Mean a Suburban Location.

Les Shaver |

Office hubs could evolve to accommodate staffers who are no longer comfortable traveling into the headquarters locations.

Research  

Behavioral Changes Necessary To Ensure Social Distancing In Offices

Dan Packel |

Sensor data shows that while individual work is most common in workplaces, when employees congregate they tend to do so in ways that runs afoul of social distancing guidelines.

News  

Parking 'Benchmark' Aims to Set Guidelines in COVID-19 Era

David Gialanella |

A technology firm that provides data on the parking industry has launched a new tool to provide benchmarks on parking performance.

Features  

COVID-19 Drives New Construction Features, Financing Realities

Cheryl Miller |

New "touchless" features are being demanded, and included, in new construction during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Analysis  

Fitch Issues Mixed Prognosis For CRE Banks in Midst of Pandemic

Robert Storace |

Fitch's report shows the COVID-19 pandemic played a role in the banks' outcomes.

Research  

How Retail Spaces Can Continue Social Distancing Post-COVID

Richard Binder |

Although economies are slowly beginning to open, it looks as though social distancing is here to stay for a while. How can companies maintain that trend, and what are the design possibilities that may help?