Contributors
No such thing as ‘business as usual’ for the CRE industry

How developers and local leaders can respond to changes in business, demographics By Michael G. McGuinness Economic, industry and demographic trends are changing the way business is done in New Jersey — and impacting the strategies of investors, developers and…

Events
Greenbaum among CRE leaders to be honored at NAIOP gala

Arthur M. Greenbaum, a titan of New Jersey real estate law, will receive a lifetime achievement award and headline the list of honorees at NAIOP New Jersey’s annual gala this spring.

Policy Page
New year, new leadership, new challenges: How the changing political landscape could impact commercial real estate

The political events of 2016 have ushered in a New Year that will be marked by dramatic change at both the federal and state levels.

Government & Public Policy
As expansion cycle winds down, economist still sees upside in real estate market

The U.S. economy is nearing the end of its current expansion cycle, but there are still reasons for optimism about the commercial real estate market in New Jersey and nationally.

Residential & Mixed Use
‘Uber does have a part to play’ in CRE, company official tells NAIOP members

Uber may have unveiled a new partnership with a New Jersey developer earlier this week, but it’s just one of the steps that the ridesharing service has taken — and is planning for the future — to work hand in hand with the real estate industry and other business sectors.

A company official detailed some of those other affiliations last week, speaking directly to a crowd of NAIOP New Jersey members and professionals in Elizabeth.

Government & Public Policy
At NAIOP forum, mayors offer a how-to guide for development

As Woodbridge Mayor John McCormac will tell you, a neighborhood can have a 30-year-old, polluted industrial site that has been abandoned for more than a decade — yet local residents still oppose the mere concept of redevelopment.

Government & Public Policy
McGuinness: TTF breakthrough was ‘No. 1 issue’ for NAIOP N.J.

A long-awaited but contentious solution to the state’s transportation funding crisis is heading to the desk of Gov. Chris Christie, who has agreed to sign the $16 billion infrastructure plan.

Office
What makes N.J. attractive to growing companies?

A panel discussion hosted by NAIOP New Jersey focused on why and how “next-generation” companies are able to grow in the Garden State — and how the commercial real estate industry can support them in their growth.

Events
Panel: Embracing new workplace is key to success for landlords

How do you engage people who don’t want their father’s workplace? Many developers and office landlords are still trying to figure that out, but a panel of real estate experts were on hand recently to offer their thoughts. Speaking at a NAIOP New Jersey seminar, industry leaders tackled issues such as co-working, sustainability and employee retention.

People
NAIOP N.J. hires Giaquinto as chapter admin

By Real Estate NJ Patricia Giaquinto has joined NAIOP New Jersey as chapter administrator and executive assistant, said Michael McGuinness, CEO of the commercial real estate development group’s New Jersey chapter. Giaquinto, a Somerset resident, will manage office operations and…