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Design and construction of cold storage facility

Automation, Solar and Tools Driving Cold Storage Design

  • October 8, 2024
Cold storage warehouses differ from traditional buildings in more ways than just temperature, and new technologies and trends are reshaping the sector as it grows. An I.CON Cold Storage panel discussed everything from automation trends to best practices in refrigeration, electrical, structural and more.
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Apartment building

Apartment Construction Hits Historic High in 2024

  • September 6, 2024
In 2024, the U.S. is set to achieve a new milestone in apartment construction: For the first time in history, the number of apartments completed in one year is anticipated to surpass the 500,000-unit mark. Developers are on track to complete over 518,000 rental units, which marks a significant 9% increase compared to 2023 and a 30% rise from 2022.
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Construction

Adaptive Reuse Apartments on the Rise Again

  • August 26, 2024
In 2023, the trend of transforming buildings into apartments saw a significant revival, nearing the peak levels of 2019 and 2020, as developers responded swiftly to the increased demand for housing after a two-year slowdown. The momentum for adaptive reuse is expected to continue, with an estimated 151,000 rental apartments currently being converted, including 58,000 from former office spaces.
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Hawaii housing

A Milestone for Affordable Housing: NAIOP Hawaii’s First Authored Legislation Becomes State Law

  • August 21, 2024
In a historic achievement, NAIOP Hawaii's Government Affairs Committee has successfully seen its first authored piece of legislation become state law. Act 31, which creates a new Affordable Housing Credit program under Hawaii Revised Statute Section 201H-38, marks a significant milestone in the effort to address Hawaii’s pressing housing crisis. This innovative program aims to incentivize real estate developers to build more affordable housing, addressing the dire need for such units in the state.
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PFAS

New PFAS Regulations: Implications for Developers and Owners

  • August 13, 2024
In April, the federal government issued the first enforceable national PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) regulations, and rather than just a problem for manufacturers of products with PFAS, this is now an immediate issue for owners and developers of all types of commercial real estate, and anywhere where PFAS may have been created or used.
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Special improvement district

Special Districts: Tools for Commercial Areas in Transition

  • July 29, 2024
How many different commercial areas in your market are in transition? Perhaps a new mixed-use development is underway, or a nearby office campus sits empty. These changes are familiar market landscapes to CRE professionals, but they may not be as familiar with the tools to help maneuver these transitions. One tool that can channel the voices and dollars of commercial real estate owners to great effect is known as special purpose districts, or a host of other names.
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Construction safety

Effective Strategies for Reinforcing Safety Through Design

  • July 24, 2024
Although safety exists as a core value across all areas of the construction industry, the increased risk of serious injuries or fatalities persists. It’s important for every team member to take responsibility for safety compliance, empowering others to take responsibility for not only their own actions but the actions of those around them.
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Construction team

Embracing the Change: Navigating Construction’s Most Prevalent Challenges

  • May 23, 2024
For many decades, the construction industry has played a vital role in reshaping communities, standing as a key indicator of economic performance and prosperity. In more recent years, labor challenges have shifted the industry's progression, threatening to disrupt integral projects and new developments throughout the country. With issues such as a shortage of skilled laborers and the need for new technology and software, today’s general contractors are faced with many industry-specific challenges that require innovative strategies and effective planning to guarantee continued success.
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