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The average duration of the design phase of a bank branch project has increased by 22% and the construction phase by 14%.

The increasing cross-shopping data between the two can also explain why Walgreens and CVS are now heavily focused on building out their healthcare offerings.

American Finance Trust completes its $547-million acquisition of 44 open-air US shopping centers, renames itself The Necessity Retail REIT.

"To truly be successful, you need to be unique, think outside of the box, and continue to avoid growth traps to become a leader and not a follower," says Ralph DiBugnara of Home Qualified and Cardinal Financial.

Overbuilding, a more volatile geopolitical situation, and physical obsolescence of older, less modern space are some of the sector's headwinds.

Flex office includes coworking, as well as faster-growing models, such as private suites and enterprise offerings, which dedicate offices or entire floors for exclusive use by individual companies.

The private equity firm has already closed on the first six properties in the portfolio.

Some experts expect usage to expand in the next few years, but most don't.