SIOR Weekly

Bisnow
The industrial and logistics sector had one of its strongest years to date in 2016, according to a new report by Lambert Smith Hampton, and the sector is only going to become more robust as evolving technology and changing consumer habits boost demand across Europe.

Visit https://www.bisnow.com/london/news/industrial/2016-was-a-record-year-for-uk-logistics-72040 to view the full article online.

World Property Journal
According to CBRE Group, Inc., the rapid growth of e-commerce fulfillment networks in recent years has resulted in a steady increase in the height and volume of warehouses and distribution centers, likely necessitating a shift to three-dimensional measurement of industrial space.

Visit http://www.worldpropertyjournal.com/real-estate-news/united-states/los-angeles-real-estate-news/e-commerce-impact-on-warehouses-in-2017-taller-warehouses-cbre-group-modern-warehouses-automated-warehouses-report-2017-10324.php to view the full article online.

CREtech
Computers are really good at a lot of things. So good, in fact, that they are taking tasks away from workers in almost every industry, real estate included.

Visit https://cre.tech/listings-brokers-last-domain/ to view the full article online.

Bisnow
Despite some volatility in the foreign investment market in 2016, Asian investors continued to pump billions into the U.S. economy in the form of office building acquisitions.

Visit https://www.bisnow.com/national/news/office/the-top-7-asian-bought-office-assets-in-2016-72614 to view the full article online.

Congratulations to the SIOR 2016 Transaction Award Winners
SIOR is pleased to celebrate the great achievement of its members who received the 2016 Transaction Awards. Members are recognized for achievements in largest dollar volume and number of transactions across specialties.

Visit http://www.sior.com/transactions/transaction-award-winners-2016 to view the full article online.

GLVAR and CALV Offer Commercial Real Estate Education Day, Starting April 11
Nevada Business – March 20, 2017
If you want to learn more about commercial real estate, here’s your chance.

New Whitepaper Proposes Flexibility, Technology, and Innovation to Extend Lifespan of Biopharmaceutical Facilities
Benzinga – March 20, 2017
"Rx for Change: The Flexible Biopharma Facility of the Future," the latest whitepaper to be released by IAMC and SIOR in the DesignFlex2030 initiative, delves into technological and design innovations for future biopharmaceutical facilities.

JLL Atlanta’s Industrial Group Taps New SVP
Commercial Property Executive – March 24, 2017
JLL has appointed Brad Pope as senior vice president at JLL’s Atlanta Industrial Group.

Reinventing the Office Space, Millennial-Style
Media Planet – March 24, 2017
With millennials making up the largest subset of the modern workforce, what should your office space actually look like?

This is Why Demand in CRE is Back
More capital investments from foreign investors buying CRE in bulk is spurring the market. This, coupled with low interest rates and increasing valuations, is causing a big uptick in the number of CRE transactions.

Visit http://blog.sior.com/this-is-why-demand-in-cre-is-back/ to view the full article online.

Emerging Environmental Strategies
A law-based, recent history of contaminated site remediation can probably be taken back over 30 years to the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, often called CERCLA, which required a full detoxification or removal of contaminants.

Visit http://www.siorreport.com/digitalissues/q4_2016?pg=34#pg34 to view the full article online.

Napa Wine Dinner
When: Mar 30, 6:30 PM–9:00 PM (PT)
Where: Robert Mondavi Vineyards, 7801 St. Helena Highway, Oakville, CA, 94562, US

SIOR Pittsburgh WPA NWV Chapter - April 2017 Chapter Meeting
When: Apr 4, 12:00 PM–1:30 PM (ET)
Where: The Pittsburgher, 428 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15219

SIOR Mexico Chapter with ULI Mexico - "The Aftermath of the First 100 Days" SAVE THE DATE!
When: Apr 5–6, (CT)
Where: MX

Middle & East TN SIOR Blackberry Farm Clay Shootout
When: Apr 10, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM (ET)
Where: Smoky Mountain Sports Club, 2486 Miser Station Rd, Louisville, TN, 37777, US

Middle & East TN SIOR - MTSU Scholarship Event
When: Apr 20, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (CT)
Where: Embassy Suites, Nashville, TN, US

Marketing Week
Today it is not uncommon to see marketers taking on a dual portfolio, balancing the demands of their marketing function with a responsibility for HR or even a CEO role.

Visit https://www.marketingweek.com/2017/03/28/dual-roles-marketers-brands-stronger/ to view the full article online.

Business Standard
Managers must think in new ways about data, communications, and business law.

Visit http://www.business-standard.com/article/technology/cybersecurity-for-companies-active-management-not-defence-is-the-key-117032100325_1.html to view the full article online.

Forbes
LinkedIn, once your online resume, has morphed into your opportunity to introduce yourself to others and attract the attention of those who need to know you.

Visit https://www.forbes.com/sites/williamarruda/2017/03/26/6-things-you-must-have-in-your-linkedin-profile/#63b178c9cfb5 to view the full article online.