Examining Development Approvals Across North America: An Analysis of Site Plan and Building Permit Review Processes

The brief examines development approvals processes across 100 jurisdictions from 30 U.S. states and the Canadian province of Ontario, and builds on The Development Approvals Index: A New Tool to

Using Capital Improvements to Create Competitive Advantage in the COVID-19 Era

This brief evaluates the merits of frequently discussed capital investments and their potential to create durable competitive advantages. It draws from an analysis of recent coverage in commercial

IOS Market Consolidation Ramps Up

Mostly owned by mom-and-pop investors, industrial outdoor storage properties are increasingly eyed by Wall Street.

Navigating the AI Revolution: A Blueprint for Real Estate Executives

While artificial intelligence reshapes industries globally, commercial real estate is at a crossroads of adapting swiftly or being left behind.

The Tin Building: A Fish Market Morphs into a Dining Destination

An adaptive-reuse project in Manhattan rejuvenates a landmark that had fallen upon hard times.

Second-Tier Cities Thrive in the Post-Pandemic World

Smaller metropolitan areas are recovering faster than bigger ones, and their future looks bright.

Navigating a Safe Return to Work: Best Practices for U.S. Office Building Owners and Tenants

Measures to contain the coronavirus outbreak temporarily slowed economic activity and dramatically reduced occupancies at many commercial buildings. As state and local governments outline plans for a