Our industry, like all others, has seen an ebb and flow since 2020. While we received the benefit of thriving business immediately following the pandemic, the last few years have brought us stabilization. As seasoned professionals in the industry, Bridge Industrial recognized that the level of activity we had during COVID could not be sustained for an extended time. In fact, as early as 2022, in my role as NAIOP Corporate Chair, the signs of a shift began to appear, and activity began to shrink. However, as we are heading into the end of 2024, we are beginning to see signs of increased activity and customer demand.
Industrial owners pivot to new (and old) strategies amid challenges to development, capital stack
Industrial owners in New Jersey are adapting to a climate of caution in the capital markets, cooling demand from tenants and growing local resistance to large warehouse projects. Some see it as a chance to double down in a market that they feel is still fundamentally sound, despite a slowdown in big-box leasing, as others pivot to different, more conservative approaches.
McGuinness reflects on 26 years at NAIOP, as industry leaders praise outgoing CEO
In an interview, outgoing NAIOP New Jersey CEO Michael McGuinness reflected on a tenure that’s been marked by service, stability and impressive membership growth, as chapter leaders touted a record of persistent yet professional advocacy that has earned the respect of both industry executives and government officials throughout the state.