Event Coverage

Hear what thought leaders, presenters and experts have to say at one of the industry’s many conferences, panel discussions and awards ceremonies.

Health, quality of life a growing focus in designing warehouse and logistics buildings

The race to attract quality labor has led industrial developers and users to focus increasingly on wellness-oriented design and features, but that shift has become all the more important in recent months as occupiers look to keep employees safe from COVID-19.

NAIOP honors deals of the year, industry icons as virtual gala marks 50th anniversary

The state’s commercial real estate community gathered virtually on Wednesday as NAIOP New Jersey honored a group of transformative projects and industry leaders, including the family of a developer who helped found the chapter a half-century ago.

United Way event features media icon Forbes, honors high-profile Warren office deal

The United Way of Northern New Jersey hosted its annual fundraiser with the commercial real estate industry, which featured an interview with media icon Steve Forbes and the presentation of its Impact Award to one of the state’s most high-profile office deals of 2019.

I.CON panel: Industrial values holding strong, despite post-COVID uncertainty

Industrial space remains a coveted asset class for investors, despite questions about short-term rent growth and other uncertainties in the wake of the coronavirus crisis.

Industrial market’s strength on display as NAIOP kicks off virtual conference

More than 1,000 industry professionals have registered for this week’s I.CON event, NAIOP’s flagship conference for the industrial sector, despite its move this year to a virtual format. And with an industry that appears to be as bullish as ever, organizers believe they can still deliver the kind of experience and value that attendees have to come to expect from the annual gathering.

Investors eye buying, selling opportunities despite COVID challenges

Commercial real estate still holds opportunities for both sellers and investors — including those in New Jersey — provided they can navigate the challenges of the COVID-19 crisis. That was the message from experts who gathered for a virtual panel discussion on the state of capital markets in the Garden State and elsewhere.

McLaren COO honored as woman of influence by YWCA

The YWCA’s Northern New Jersey chapter has recognized a top executive at McLaren Engineering Group, citing her success in her field and contributions to her community.

NAIOP highlights standouts in service, advocacy at annual awards dinner

Commercial real estate leaders came together on Monday to honor a group of top advocates and service professionals, touting their work in public policy and in shaping the industry’s future.

NAIOP panelists tout lessons learned amid updates to environmental cleanup program

Technical changes to the 10-year-old Site Remediation Reform Act incorporate many lessons learned since the law was originally enacted, industry insiders said last week, as a bill that would update the program now awaits a decision by Gov. Phil Murphy.

March of Dimes honors Johnson, raises $375,000 (SLIDESHOW)

More than 200 members of New Jersey’s commercial real estate sector turned out to honor Christopher Johnson of Hollister Construction Services, raising more than $375,000 for an annual event hosted by the March of Dimes North Central New Jersey.