National Real Estate Investor In a market that is likely approaching its cyclical peak, it is time for global investors seeking a portfolio hedge to move out of commercial real estate equity and into debt.

Bisnow Pay equity, which is when employees are compensated fairly and consistently across the board, can help close the gender gap. But a study by the Commercial Real Estate Women Network (CREW) suggests that employers must take it a step further by pursuing pay parity, which is when a firm can prove there is no pay gap throughout its workforce.

Energy Manager Today The Urban Land Institute’s Greenprint Center for Building Performance released a new report this week showing that the commercial real estate industry is making significant progress in reducing energy consumption.

Forbes With all of the different elements at play in today’s work and public spaces, how well have developers responded to what people really want? Eleven members of Forbes Real Estate Council respond to that question and discuss the ways those elements are shifting how people interact with their spaces.

More out-of-state commercial real estate investors are taking note of the Southwest Florida area, and the industrial real estate market in Fort Myers and its surrounding region is reaping the benefits.

SIOR is proud to be partnering with MIPIM at the flagship event, PropTech NYC, coming up on Nov. 6. This event will join real estate decision makers and technology experts together to help bring to life the advantages that PropTech offers.

Hanna, McClellan attend SIOR conference
The Star Democrat – Oct. 19, 2018
Henry Hanna and John McClellan, senior advisors with SVN-Miller Commercial Real Estate, attended the 2018 Society of Industrial and Office Realtors Fall World Conference.

Iron-Bound Gym wins chamber's Heath Promoter Award
The Virginia Gazette – Oct. 19, 2018
SIOR member Dawn F. Griggs is leading the transaction of a 30,000-square-foot building in Williamsburg, Virginia.

SIOR Foundation selects Aaron Barnard as new president
REBusiness – Oct. 18, 2018
SIOR Foundation has announced Aaron Barnard as its new president for the 2018-2019 term.

Movers & Shakers
Daily Memphian – Oct. 17, 2018
Landon Williams, a senior vice president at Cushman & Wakefield Commercial Advisors, has achieved the SIOR designation.

SIOR Chicago and Chicago CRE firms support Trunk Scholarship
RE Journals – Oct. 16, 2018
The Chicago Chapter of the Society of Industrial & Office Realtors announced that the members of the SIOR Chicago Chapter have donated 22 Trunk Scholarship awards.

Cawley Chicago's Rawly Lantz receives SIOR honors
RE Journals – Oct. 16, 2018
Rawley Lantz, principal at Cawley Chicago, was granted the prestigious honor of an SIOR designation.

Rauner on real estate: What’s needed in Illinois
RE Journals – Oct. 16, 2018
SIOR Chicago Chapter hosted Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner in conversation with SIOR member David Kahnweiler.

O’Brien and Peters of M.C. O’Brien arrange $12.5 million Brooklyn sale
NYREJ – Oct. 16, 2018
SIOR member William O’Brien secured the all-cash buyer in the sale of a 48,000-square-foot office building in Brooklyn, New York.

Rockford turns its focus toward high-tech manufacturing
RE Journals – Oct. 15, 2018
SIOR member C. Shane Van Sickle discussed the impact of manufacturing on the Rockford, Illinois, economy.

Industry Property Summit
When: Oct. 29-30
Where: Bear Creek Mountain Resort, 101 Doe Mountain Lane, Macungie, PA 18062

SIOR Minnesota Chapter - MSU vs. U of M Hockey Game
When: Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. (CT)
Where: Verizon Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Mankato, MN 56001

SIOR Pittsburgh Industrialist of the Year Award
When: Nov. 7 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. (ET) 
Where: The Duquesne Club, 325 Sixth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

SIOR Inland Empire & Orange County Chapter Dinner & Networking Event
When: Nov. 8 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (PT)
Where: TBD

SIOR Northeast Regional Conference
When: Nov. 8-9
Where: Bank of America, One Bryant Park, 1111 6th Avenue, New York, NY 10036

Inc. There is a never-ending supply of individuals who are tone deaf to their leadership abilities. Here are four warning signs that it's time to address your leadership skill set.

Commercial Observer In the lead up to NYC Real Estate Tech Week next month, MetaProp Managing Director Aaron Block pointed to companies that 3-D print building materials, use digital modeling for facilities or turn buildings into "virtual power plants" as proptech trends to watch for.

Propmodo Even if your pages are garnering likes and shares, you will need to dig deeper to understand how social media is affecting your business. This article highlights the main metrics to watch on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.