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Logistics Trends and Specific Industries That Will Drive Warehouse and Distribution Growth and Demand for Space

This research project identified the logistics trends and specific industries that will drive warehouse and distribution growth and demand for space over the next decade (2008-2018). Research is

States Ranked on Competitiveness of Tax Systems

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

The State Competitiveness Index, which the Tax Foundation has compiled every year since 2003, compares state tax systems using more than 150 variables in five areas.

Woodruff Richard

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Richard L. Woodruff Richard L. Woodruff is the former COO/CFO of WWR-Real Estate Services, a commercial development and management company located in Boulder, Colo. Mr. Woodruff joined NAIOP in 1988.

Smaller Markets Present Advantages for Local Developers and Investors: NAIOP Research Brief Examines Dynamics Underpinning Development in Tertiary Markets

Monday, January 10, 2022

Smaller Markets Present Advantages for Local Developers and Investors: NAIOP Research Brief Examines Dynamics Underpinning Development in Tertiary Markets Smaller Markets Present Advantages for Local

Contribute to the Sustainers Fund

Contribute to the Sustainers Fund Your contribution to the Sustainers Fund makes it possible for the NAIOP Research Foundation to deliver insights and knowledge that helps developers, owners and

McIntosh Will

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Will McIntosh, Ph.D. Will McIntosh, Ph.D., CEO, ArcBridge Research Group, LLC, has been named NAIOP Research Foundation Senior Visiting Fellow. In this role, he will serve as a research advisor and

Richardson Drew

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Drew Richardson Drew Richardson is the Director of Leasing and Property Management for Primera Companies, LLC in Dallas, Texas. As a part of a family-owned business, Drew is often involved in various

Irving James Marty

Friday, January 6, 2023

James M. "Marty" Irving James M. "Marty" Irving is the CEO of Irving Interests in McLean, Virginia. Mr. Irving joined NAIOP in 1983 and was chairman of the NAIOP’s National Board of Directors in 2000

What Lies Ahead for Commercial Real Estate?

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

NAIOP brought together national research directors and academics to discuss the return to the office, the future of industrial and other topics.

Era of Uncertainty Results in Hesitancy, Indecision

Friday, December 19, 2025

Research directors and Distinguished Fellows share perspectives on the trends shaping the short-term and long-term outlook for CRE in Canada and the U.S.

Howe Douglas

Friday, January 6, 2023

Douglas O. Howe Douglas O. Howe is founder and CEO of Touchstone Real Estate Development in Seattle, Washington and currently managing Howe Family Holdings LLC in Seattle. Touchstone Real Estate

Estabrook Anne Evans

Friday, December 30, 2022

Anne Evans Estabrook Anne Evans Estabrook heads Elberon Development Co., a family-owned real estate holding company in Cranford, New Jersey. Ms. Evans Estabrook joined NAIOP in 1994 and has served on

Kahn Alan B

Friday, January 6, 2023

Alan B. Kahn Alan B. Kahn is president of Kahn Development Company which develops and manages real estate throughout the Southeast including office, industrial and retail projects. He currently

Kane Jean

Friday, January 6, 2023

Jean Kane Jean Kane is the former CEO of Colliers International | Minneapolis St. Paul and an alumna of the Harvard University Leading a Real Estate Company program. She joined NAIOP in 1992 and

Gockel David

Friday, December 30, 2022

David Gockel David Gockel is president/CEO of Langan Engineering & Environmental Services, Inc., a full-service consulting firm specializing in real estate development, with 26 offices throughout the

Schultz Jack

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

John "Jack" Schultz Jack Schultz is founder and CEO of Agracel, Inc., an industrial development firm focused on the development of manufacturing plants in rural America. Agracel began in 1986 and

A Seismic Transformation: Repositioning for Resilience

Friday, September 13, 2024

The state of Oregon’s new research lab and office complex is built to withstand natural disasters and function as a resilient emergency center.

Rayevich Ronald

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Ronald L. Rayevich Ronald L. Rayevich is president of RayMar Associates, Inc., in Sarasota, Florida. He joined NAIOP in 1991 and has served on the NAIOP Board of Directors and the Executive Committee

McDannald Erin

Monday, July 15, 2024

Erin McDannald Erin McDannald, CEO of Elevated, started working with data centers back in 1998 during the dot-com boom, so she’s seen the sector evolve over decades. She joins podcast guest host

A Development Model for the Middle Ring Suburbs

Thursday, March 1, 2012

This research provides a development model by first analyzing the complexities of the middle ring development process and then introducing templates for development, design and management that

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