Tag: energy efficiency

Data center exterior

Managing Sustainability Risk in Tomorrow’s Data Centers

  • January 28, 2026
With limited supply and a race to secure capacity, data center users today have little leverage to demand sustainable options. However, as the pace of demand slows, occupiers and investors may increasingly prioritize sustainability in their leasing and acquisition decisions. The NAIOP Research Foundation commissioned a new report to examine best practices and emerging concerns in sustainable data center development.
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Renewable energy warehouse

How to Achieve Fair Valuation of Renewable Energy Facilities

  • November 13, 2025
As renewable energy assets become more prevalent in commercial real estate portfolios – especially among industrial and data center users – property owners face a critical challenge: ensuring that intangible assets are not mistakenly included in the taxable value of real and personal property.
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Construction technology

Innovations Shaping the Future of Manufacturing Construction

  • September 30, 2025
In today’s competitive manufacturing landscape, speed, efficiency and sustainability are driving major shifts in how facilities are designed and built. From off-site prefabrication to digital integration and artificial intelligence-driven decision-making, advanced construction strategies are redefining project delivery. These innovations not only streamline timelines but also enhance quality, cost control and long-term operational performance.
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Inside Washington: Tax Reform, Incentives and the 2026 Political Landscape

  • September 9, 2025
At CRE Converge in Toronto, NAIOP’s Senior Director of Federal Affairs Eric Schmutz dove into the latest federal legislation impacting the commercial real estate industry. The session centered on a major win for the commercial real estate industry: the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed this summer. The legislation makes several important provisions permanent while introducing new incentives designed to support investment, development and economic growth.
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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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Rooftop solar

Rooftop Solar’s Triple Play of Revenue, Community and Sustainability

  • June 6, 2024
Rooftop and community solar projects can advance sustainability and ESG objectives, unlock a new revenue stream, enhance community relations, and boost property values.
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BIM and the Future of Real Estate Investment: Mitigating Risk and Improving ROI

  • April 18, 2024
Building information modeling, or BIM, is one of the most powerful tools developers can use to reduce risk and ensure the profitability of their investments. BIM not only allows for better planning and project design, but also facilitates collaboration, communication, efficiency and ongoing asset management.
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Warehouse with solar panels

NAIOP New Jersey: Let’s get the Next Energy Master Plan Right

  • February 7, 2024
Commercial real estate developers and owners recognize the important role they must play in combating the effects of climate change. NAIOP New Jersey is resolving to be part of the solution by improving energy policies so they’re workable, achieve tangible improvements in energy efficiency, and lower the use of carbon-based power sources in the commercial real estate sector.
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