Category: Commercial Real Estate
Office assets have been a sure thing in commercial real estate for a long time and considered a reliable source of revenue for owners and lenders. However, since the pandemic the future of the office sector in commercial real estate is unclear. While industrial assets saw the biggest increase in demand and production over the […]
Written by Saunders Construction on 11th May 2023
Below are the key takeaways from I.CON West 2023: The outlook for the U.S. economy is closely tied to the labor market, which is historically tight. Industrial absorption is cooling but demand remains strong overall. The COVID-19 pandemic upended the supply chain and changed the calculus involved with nearshoring. Some markets offer advantages based on […]
Written by Saunders Construction on 18th April 2023
There is a lot of speculation regarding a recession on the horizon in 2023. And, if true high interest rates and a potential recession will make 2023 a challenging year for commercial real estate. The top factors in 2023 to influence commercial real estate are geopolitical issues, inflation and rising interest rates which would impact […]
Written by Saunders Construction on 12th January 2023
The past few years have been unprecedented times of uncertainty, navigating unfamiliar territory and change. All of the contributing factors affect the state of commercial real estate. There have been several opportunities to create new asset classes from the demand for last-mile logistic centers to mini data centers to developing sites for dark kitchens. The […]
Written by Saunders Construction on 15th March 2022
What is in store for Commercial Real Estate in 2022? There are several predictions from large office campuses being target sites for industrial developers; to the infrastructure bill not having a major impact on CRE; to the changes in the supply chain issues and finally the potential for inflation to cause construction costs to skyrocket […]
Written by Saunders Construction on 8th February 2022
The lingering after-effects of the pandemic are likely to come to head in 2022 and all industries will see the major impact from the disruption it caused including commercial real estate. The top factors impacted in commercial real estate include: Higher Demand Federal Changes Technology Supply & Demand of Materials Office Vacancies & Space For […]
Written by Saunders Construction on 5th January 2022
The industrial sector of commercial real estate has been booming for a while now and the forecast continues to be bright ahead. While attending the industrial real estate conference, I.CON West, https://www.naiop.org/en/Events-and-Sponsorship/Corporate-Event-List/Conferences/2021-ICON-West-The-Industrial-Conference hosted by NAIOP, https://www.naiopsocal.org/ we were able to catch the keynote speaker, Walt Rakowich. Walt Rakowish is a leadership speaker and author as […]
Written by Saunders Construction on 13th September 2021
The commercial real estate industry is making a comeback in multiple sectors, including office and retail with industrial holding steady. According to SIOR, “commercial real estate (CRE) is rebounding at a record pace, with the office sector finally making its comeback. Market confidence grew to its highest on record, at 7.6 (out of 10). The […]
Written by Saunders Construction on 24th August 2021
It is no surprise the office sector of commercial real estate has been a hot topic after this past year. The office is typically known as a place of collaboration within an organization that allows social interaction, creative partnerships, communal development, and group mentoring as well as a productive environment to excel as a team. […]
Written by Saunders Construction on 13th April 2021
Technology is an undeniable factor driving transformation within every industry, including commercial real estate. Change is inevitable and sometimes difficult to accept however, the latest industrial boom due to the expansion of e-commerce sales and faster delivery times has accelerated the need for automation within and outside warehouse facilities. According to the NAIOP article, Technology […]
Written by Saunders Construction on 11th March 2021