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Natalie Fidlow, CFA

Natalie Fidlow, CFA, is a writer and blogger specializing in real estate, insurance and financial services.

IOS: From Niche Play to Institutional Asset Class

June 18, 2026
Industrial Outdoor Storage (IOS), the sub-asset class previously coined the “beautiful ugly duckling,” is spreading its wings within the investment community. Josh Neill, president and chief investment officer at Outpost, opened a panel discussion this week at NAIOP’s I.CON East in Jersey City, New Jersey, offering two facts that have piqued investor interest: IOS rents are up 100% since 2020, and yields […]
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How Smart Environmental Strategy Protects CRE Value

How Smart Environmental Strategy Protects CRE Value

June 18, 2026
Environmental risk isn’t a box to check anymore – it’s a portfolio‑level business threat that can lead to a bad deal if you don’t address it smartly. As climate pressures intensify and regulations tighten, the industrial sector is being pushed to rethink how it assesses, prioritizes and manages exposure across its entire footprint. 
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Image courtesy Crye Precision.

Adaptive Reuse Meets Industrial Ingenuity

June 18, 2026
Can industrial architecture be creative, contextual and cost-effective at the same time? The project team behind the adaptive reuse of the Crye Precision headquarters at the Brooklyn Navy Yard explained how constraints can spark innovation.
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Transforming the Future of Urban Industry

Transforming the Future of Urban Industry

June 6, 2025
New York City’s multistory industrial projects have surged over the past five to seven years; however, slower leasing activity has raised questions about the viability of this model. This week at the I.CON East conference in Jersey City, New Jersey, industry experts shared the projects that are succeeding and the innovative approaches they are developing in the urban industrial sector. Scot Murdoch, AIA, partner at KSS Architects, moderated a panel discussion on how to deliver both economic and community benefits.
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People-first Design: The Future of Industrial Real Estate

People-first Design: The Future of Industrial Real Estate

June 5, 2025
At the I.CON East conference in Jersey City, New Jersey this week, Eric Booth, AIA, president at Desmone; Bradley Frankhouser, regional vice president at Desmone; and Scott Wolkowitz, partner at The AM Group; demonstrated how focusing on amenities, sustainability and adaptive reuse – with a consideration for the people working in these spaces – is proving successful for industrial customers and owners.
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Labor, Automation and the New Path of the Supply Chain

Labor, Automation and the New Path of the Supply Chain

June 7, 2024
In an era marked by unprecedented disruptions and rapid technological advancements, J.C. Renshaw, head of supply chain consulting – North America, Savills North America, presented key challenges, emerging trends, and his predictions for what lies ahead at the I.CON East conference this week in Jersey City, New Jersey.
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Regional Labor Market Trends and Comparative Analysis

Regional Labor Market Trends and Comparative Analysis

June 6, 2024
“Labor availability trumps labor costs as a top concern in the Eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey markets,” said David Hickey, global managing director at Hickey Associates. He led experts in a dynamic discussion at I.CON East this week in Jersey City, New Jersey. They drilled down on the region’s data and provided strategies to navigate the tight talent market.
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Building Supply Chain Resilience into Industrial Development

Building Supply Chain Resilience into Industrial Development

June 6, 2024
Fortifying the supply chain is essential to secure the long-term viability of a business and its surrounding community. Disruptions over the past few years like the COVID-19 pandemic, natural disasters, and cyberattacks have underscored the vulnerability of supply chains and the need for robust strategies to mitigate risks.
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Leveraging Data Science and AI in CRE Investment Strategies

Leveraging Data Science and AI in CRE Investment Strategies

June 9, 2023
“[Artificial Intelligence] won’t replace real estate people. AI will replace real estate people who don’t have AI,” said Itay Ron, senior president of Northeast markets at Faropoint at the I.CON East conference this week in Jersey City, New Jersey. “Right now, we are reaching an inflection point where you can easily use data for commercial real estate,” Ron continued, discussing the state of artificial intelligence technology and how commercial real estate professionals can utilize AI in their investments. 
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