Globe St. Unless you’ve had your head in the ground for the past couple of decades, it’s obvious that retail has been experiencing a disruptive shock to its fundamental business model.

American Banker Community bankers are counting on a new federal rule that relaxes requirements on real estate appraisals to help them better compete with nonbank lenders on smaller commercial real estate loans, but appraisers themselves say that the change will only encourage banks to take more risks.

Propmodo Using thousands of sensors and embedded devices, new technology generates data showing patterns that provide insights on how to improve a building’s operations as well as provide a solid framework for future projects.

Globe St. Industrial demand is surging across the country and there is strong activity across most real estate sectors.

Over 300 Industry Professionals Attended the 15th Annual CIP Industrial Summit
REJournals – April 30, 2018
REjournals hosted the 15th annual CIP Industrial Summit on April 26, 2018. More than 300 commercial real estate professionals went out to Hamburger University, on the McDonald’s Oak Brook, Illinois campus, to hear experts in their field discuss the state of industrial development and investment in the Chicago region.

On the Move at SmithGroupJJR, Johnson Financial, JHC, Menlo Group
AZ Big Media – April 30, 2018
The Phoenix office of SmithGroupJJR, one of the nation’s leading integrated design firms, has hired Michelle Ray, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, as principal and mixed-use specialist.

NKF negotiates 272k SF Lease Renewal in Chicago's Northwest Suburbs
REJournals – May 1, 2018
Newmark Knight Frank (NKF) has successfully negotiated a long-term lease expansion and renewal totaling 271,200 square feet at 1331-1337 Schiferl Road, Bartlett, Illinois.

NAI Hiffman Represents CN Development in Sale of Romeoville Industrial Building  
REJournals – May 1, 2018
NAI Hiffman represented the seller in the recent sale of 525 Anderson Drive in Romeoville, Illinois.

Kaduce Earns SIOR Designation
Business Record – May 2, 2018
Adam Kaduce, vice president of R&R Real Estate Advisors, has qualified for the SIOR designation from the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors.

Fischer of Fischer Commercial Real Estate Handles $440,000 Sale of 12,980 s/f former
Bank of America
New England Real Estate Journal – May 4, 2018
The 12,980 s/f former home to Bank of America at 115 Main St. on .8 acre in downtown was sold within 72 hours of being listed by Fischer Commercial Real Estate.

SIOR Chicago Chapter Announces 16th Annual Chapter Awards
REJournals – May 2, 2018
The Chicago Chapter of the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) recently presented the 16th Annual Chapter Awards.

 

Multiple Generations and The Future of Office Space What does the changing of the guard within America’s workforce mean for the office market?

The SIOR European Regional Council is hosting our second SIOR International European Conference in Warsaw, June 27 – 29, 2018. This conference will be an excellent opportunity for SIOR members from around the globe to network, learn and do business together. Bring your family, clients or friends! Stay on and book our exclusive post trip to Krakow, Poland and Vienna, Austria. Click here to register.

 

Planning is underway for the 2018 SIOR Fall World Conference, October 11-13, in Denver, CO, and this is shaping up to be another not-to-be-missed networking and educational event. Register now and join us in Denver!

 

Moderated Panel Discussion - New Haven Opportunities & Challenges - Joint Event - SIOR, CCIM & CREW
When: May 16, 2018 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (ET)
Where: New Haven Lawn Club, 193 Whitney Ave, New Haven, CT 06511

SIOR Pittsburgh Bowls for Wounded Warrior
When: May 17, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (ET)
Where: Arsenal Lanes, 4310 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201

SIOR Minnesota Chapter - Ryan Companies Program
When: May 18, 2018 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. (CT)

SIOR Service Day
When: May 19, 2018 from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (PT)

5th Annual SIOR Office Property Summit
When: May 23, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (ET)
Where: The Union League Golf Club at Torresdale, 3801 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19114

SIOR DFW Chapter: Construction Panel
When: May 23, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (CT)
Where: Parks Coffee, 1421 MacArthur Drive, Carrollton, TX 75007

Globe St. A GBC report provides insights on why green workspaces are healthier and more enjoyable, which has a direct impact on productivity, worker health and the bottom line.

Forbes It’s natural to have confidence in your own approach to business growth, but that confidence can lead you to keep making the same mistakes, especially when it comes to marketing automation.

Smartbrief Leaders can develop dysfunctional mindsets and habits that make their organizations less productive, writes Marlene Chism.