Tag: technology

High-demand Industrial Sites and Energy Strategy

  • March 5, 2026
From advanced manufacturing to hyperscale data centers, many modern industrial developments are requiring unprecedented levels of energy – and the demand is growing exponentially. A panel of experts at I.CON West this week discussed the challenges in locating and securing power, as well as strategies to overcome grid constraints, improve energy efficiency and use artificial intelligence to model and plan power needs.
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AI in industrial dealmaking

AI is Rapidly Rewriting the Industrial Deal Cycle

  • March 5, 2026
Artificial intelligence is reshaping how deals are sourced, analyzed, negotiated and managed across the industrial sector. At NAIOP’s I.CON West this week in Los Angeles, a panel of experts with diverse roles and perspectives discussed efficiency gains, risk considerations and the competitive implications for firms that adopt (or hesitate).
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Automation and AI

Industrial AI and Ops: Clean Data, Taller Boxes, Smarter Decisions

  • March 5, 2026
Automation has been quietly reshaping industrial buildings for years, but AI still feels like the new kid in the warehouse. The discussion brought together perspectives from development, automation design and portfolio operations.
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Leonard Brody

Collision and Clarity: Understanding the Supercycle We’re Living Through

  • March 4, 2026
The next 730 days will likely feel volatile, said I.CON West keynote Leonard Brody, an award-winning techno-economist, entrepreneur and venture capitalist. This moment fits within a 300-year historical pattern of supercycles - long arcs of disruption.
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Jonathan Martin

Inside Washington: Gridlock, Identity and the Loss of the Political Center

  • February 4, 2026
“I think all of us know that we're living through extraordinary times,” said Jonathan Martin, POLITICO's bureau chief and senior political columnist. “And it's just a fire hose for those of us who are living this.” Martin presented the keynote address this week at NAIOP’s Chapter Leadership and Legislative Retreat in Washington, D.C., drawing from his wealth of experience as a political journalist providing coverage from the corridors of power in Washington, D.C., to the campaign trails across America.
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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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Insurance compliance with AI

Beyond the Checkbox: How AI Turns Compliance Into a Developer’s Advantage

  • January 16, 2026
In today’s construction landscape, insurance compliance has moved from the back office to the front line of risk management. Spreadsheets were never meant to manage risk. Yet too many teams are still wrestling with color-coded chaos instead of focusing on protection and progress. The fix: AI that understands the fine print.
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2026 outlook

Commercial Real Estate in 2026: Key Issues and Outlooks

  • January 5, 2026
Commercial real estate is showing clear signs of strength and resilience as 2026 begins, supported by improving conditions across many markets and asset classes, with some variations, according to an array of NAIOP board members.
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