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Mar 19, 2025
The Business of Building: $2.5T CRE Powerhouse
Commercial real estate (CRE) is a key driver of the U.S. economy, contributing $2.5 trillion to GDP in 2024 and supporting 14.2 million jobs. Beyond asset values and cap rates, CRE fuels local economies, supports diverse industries, and anchors community financial health, while adapting to rising capital costs, shifting space utilization, and labor challenges.
Feb 13, 2024
The Industrial Warehouse Sector is Cooling Off: What You Should Know
Rising interest rates are stifling the construction frenzy of warehouses that have long fueled America’s booming e-commerce appetite. Industrial property construction plummeted by 48% in the first nine months of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022.
Jan 30, 2024
Navigating the Evolving Urban Landscape: Success Strategies for Mixed-Use Developments Post-Pandemic
The Urban Land Institute recently engaged in discussions with diverse commercial real estate experts, delving into their insights on the immediate outlook for development, challenges faced, and opportunities in securing financing within the current economic climate.
Dec 26, 2023
Weighing the Impact of Urbanization, Population Growth & Climate Risk on Real Estate Investment
A recent analysis by Moody Analytics delves into the dynamics of population growth within flood-prone areas over the past few decades. Several high-income countries already harbor a significant proportion of developments in flood-prone areas despite a comparatively lower growth rate in flood zone settlement over the last 30 years.
Aug 2, 2022
The World’s Most Expensive Places to Develop Real Estate
CBC explores the world's most expensive real estate development locations and new constructions.
Apr 26, 2022
Construction Industry Experiences Declining Momentum, Brighter Year Ahead Predicted
2021's construction industry sees a slowdown but brighter prospects ahead.
Dec 28, 2021
Non-Residential Construction Momentum Jumps in October to 14-Year High
Construction of nonresidential building projects accelerated in October in the United States, according to a new report by Dodge Construction Network. The Dodge Momentum Index increased 10% in October to 181.2 from the revised September reading of 164.6.
Oct 5, 2021
The Build-For-Rent Trend: Everything you Need to Know
The significant spike in build-for-rent demand has made the single-family residential rental product the fastest-growing trend in homebuilding today. According to the Pew Research Center, more U.S. households are occupied by renters than at any point since the 1960’s.
Sep 21, 2021
Climate Change Part 2: What it is & How it Impacts Commercial Real Estate
CBC discusses the short- and long-term implications of climate change on real estate, including adoption of corporate Environmental, Social & Governmental (ESG) initiatives, as well as what markets are the most vulnerable.
Sep 7, 2021
Climate Change Part 1: What it is & How it Impacts Commercial Real Estate
Climate change is slowly but surely making its devastating impact worldwide. CBC will explore how the real estate and construction sectors are making efforts to reduce their negative impact on the environment, how climate change impacts investors’ business decisions, and the implications of climate change.
