Technology
It’s complicated: Power, infrastructure constraints loom large as NAIOP panel weighs data center growth in New Jersey

The data center landscape in the U.S., particularly in New Jersey, is experiencing significant growth driven by the evolution of technologies such as artificial intelligence and cloud computing. Yet there is still a good deal of uncertainty around how to meet this growing need.

Industrial
Developers, business groups launch ‘Circulate NJ’ coalition to tout logistics industry amid pushback to warehouse projects

Commercial real estate and business leaders have a launched new coalition to promote the benefits of New Jersey’s logistics sector and defend against rhetoric that has stalled a growing number of warehouse development projects in recent years.

Events
NAIOP New Jersey honors past, present and future leaders as annual President’s Awards draws packed crowd to Newark’s Gateway Center

Commercial real estate leaders flocked to downtown Newark on Monday for one of NAIOP New Jersey’s signature events, as the association honored a slate of highly regarded members and others that have helped support the industry in the Garden State.

Events
NAIOP New Jersey unveils 2024 President’s Awards honorees, plans new format

NAIOP New Jersey will honor its volunteer leaders and other key contributors next month as the commercial real estate group hosts its annual President’s Awards and Hall of Fame Reception.

Community
NAIOP New Jersey golf classic raises funds for 15,000 meals for Community FoodBank of N.J.

The state’s commercial real estate sector came together last month for a day of friendly competition and community action as NAIOP New Jersey hosted its 2024 Golf Classic and Pickleball Tournament, in a show of support for the Community FoodBank of New Jersey

Policy Page
Getting a building permit in New Jersey is about to get easier

The implications of the newly signed New Jersey Design Professional Self-Certification Act are significant. Depending on a project’s size and complexity, some permit approvals can now be made in a matter of days.

Government & Public Policy
Scutari, acting governor, signs law to allow self-certification of construction documents

Commercial real estate leaders are cheering a newly enacted state law that will allow architects and engineers to self-certify applications for construction permits and other documents, touting it as another step toward streamlining development and cutting red tape.

Government & Public Policy
NAIOP NJ unveils energy position paper, calls for state to slow timeline for full building electrification and focus on costs, grid reliability

State officials must slow the timeline for commercial buildings to become fully electrified, ensuring landlords will have reliable access to power and allowing policymakers to take a harder look at the costs and other hurdles to reaching that milestone by 2035.

Events
NAIOP celebrates the best in New Jersey commercial real estate, drawing 800 for 37th annual awards gala

The annual reception and networking extravaganza drew more than 800 industry leaders, as the chapter honored a series of key real estate players and transformative deals in New Jersey.

Events
NAIOP unveils Deal of the Year finalists for industrial, winners for office and mixed-use

NAIOP New Jersey has announced its Deal of the Year winners in the office and mixed-use categories as well as three finalists for the industrial sector, with plans to highlight the honorees at its 37th annual Commercial Real Estate Awards Gala in mid-May.