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Bisnow Ask commercial developers in a major market to name their biggest challenges, and the rising cost of construction will be at or near the top of the list. But while the complaints have grown louder in recent years, the underlying problem has been decades in the making, and the current administration's policies only figure to make it worse.

Forbes While CRE technology continues to grow and mature in the commercial real estate market, we’re witnessing a healthy and necessary consolidation phase where resources become focused on the most promising opportunities.

World Property Journal According to CBRE, suburban U.S. office markets that provide an urban-like live-work-play environment are well positioned to capture strong demand from office users.

Commercial Property Executive The $5 billion development has provided a boost to the nation’s ports, where vacancy rates for industrial space are at record lows and rents are climbing, according to a new JLL report that notes the majority of new construction will be at East and Gulf Coast seaports.

Colliers International’s Fairchild Earns SIOR Designation
Northern Nevada Business Weekly – August 10, 2017
Chris Fairchild, vice president of industrial services in the Reno office of Colliers International, has earned his Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) designation.

SIOR Awards Largest Office Sale to NAI Hanson Exec
NJBiz – August 11, 2017
Commercial real estate firm NAI James E. Hanson recently announced that Scott Perkins, the firm’s managing director, was awarded the 2016 Largest Office Sale Award by the New Jersey Chapter of the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors.

Houston’s Office Market Rides Out Oil Downturn, Poised For Stability
Texas Real Estate Business – August 11, 2017
Over the past few years, Houston’s diverse economy has proven resilient. This diversity helped the city weather a major drop in oil and gas prices that, during previous downturns, severely affected the office market. While Houston has taken its share of recent hits, it appears poised to move forward into a period of stability and steady growth.

This is Why Transit-Oriented Real Estate is Hot It’s no surprise that transit-oriented development is sweeping the country. Everyone hates traffic, after all. When you consider that the average American spends upwards of 40 hours sitting in rush hour traffic, it’s easier to understand why transit-oriented development has become as successful as it is.

2017 SIOR Midwest Regional Event
When: Aug. 22–23
Where: Milwaukee, WI, US

Bisnow's National Industrial Event
When: Aug. 24
Where: 9300 Bryn Mawr Ave., Rosemont, IL, 60018, US

SIOR Southeast East Regional Conference
When: Aug. 25–27 (ET)
Where: The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf & Spa, Savannah, GA, US

SIOR LA MS AL NWFL Chapter presents The New Orleans Dinner
When: Sept. 6, 6:00 PM–9:00 PM (CT)
Where: Ralph's on the Park, 900 City Park Ave., New Orleans, LA, 70119, US

North Texas Chapter: Site Selection Panel
When: Sept. 13, 5:30 PM–7:00 PM (CT)
Where: TBD, 14070 Proton Road, Dallas, TX, 75244, US

Inc. This incredible TED Talk from Brené Brown will reframe your approach to life — and work.

Forbes Allen Blue is many things. A product innovator, designer and strategist. A theater connoisseur. He also helped build the world's largest professional network.

Fast Company Some of the most common email-writing tendencies might be slowing down response times.