The global data center industry is becoming a battlefield for digital sovereignty, with European nations pushing back against American cloud dominance, according to Knight Frank‘s Global Head of Data Centres Stephen Beard. The American Stronghold “Every single time it’s Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Oracle, it’s just a modern day Cold War that we’re seeing the weaponization ...
The rush to build AI data centers in remote locations may be misguided, according to Knight Frank’s Global Head of Data Centres Stephen Beard, who argues that next-generation AI will actually require more urban proximity than its predecessors. The Two-Phase Challenge “The first phase of AI, the machine learning, we as the consumers, don’t need ...
The construction industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation, with leading firms increasingly viewing themselves as technology companies that happen to build things, according to Mike Pierle, Chief Operating Officer of Construction at Clayco. “We kind of view ourselves as a data company,” Pierle says. “We utilize information to empower the men and women on site ...
A perfect storm of economic and regulatory challenges has created the worst environment for new construction in nearly 80 years, according to one prominent Chicago developer who sees alarming parallels to post-war building constraints. “I’ve arrived at the thinking that we’re at the most difficult time to build since World War II, because everything seems ...
The self-storage industry is experiencing a dramatic shift toward larger facilities as rising costs and operational efficiencies push developers to build bigger, according to Charles Kao, Managing Partner at Twin Oaks Capital. This trend marks a significant departure from historical development patterns and signals changing economics in the sector. The New Minimum Viable Size “We’re ...
Ken Jacobsmeyer, Associate Director of Investments at Marcus & Millichap, has observed a dramatic shift in how net lease properties are being evaluated and purchased compared to recent years. Gone are the days of quick deals with minimal scrutiny, he argues, as investors return to core real estate principles. The New Due Diligence “It’s not ...
The explosion of hospitality technology options has created a “paralyzing” situation for independent hotels trying to build effective digital operations, according to a leading industry expert. Jennifer Barnwell, President of Curator Hotel & Resort Collection, says the complexity of choices is creating unexpected hurdles for boutique properties. The Technology Maze “If you need a property ...
Robert Marucci, Owner of Better Living Realty LLC, has witnessed a dramatic shift in how Connecticut cities approach vacant commercial buildings. “Ever since COVID, it’s changed the game, and people don’t really need office space like they used to. Now these buildings are vacant, and landlords are having a tough time renting them,” Marucci observes. ...
Las Vegas is experiencing a significant influx of California businesses driven by Nevada’s favorable tax environment, according to Jennifer Lehr, Senior Associate at Colliers International, who sees this migration as a key factor in the market’s historically low retail vacancy rates. The Tax Advantage “We have a lot of California businesses moving into the valley, ...
Commercial real estate owners are unknowingly giving away millions in value by letting vendors control and monetize their buildings’ operational data, according to one industry expert who sees a critical blindspot in how properties are managed. “That data is yours, Mrs. Or Mr. Portfolio holder, Mrs. Or Mr. Property holder. It is not your vendors,” ...
The traditional self-storage model of large, staffed facilities on city outskirts is becoming increasingly obsolete as urban demographics and living patterns evolve, according to one industry expert. “More and more people are going to be moving into city centers. Everyone’s going to be living in relatively small buildings, cost of housing just goes up and ...
Infrastructure expert says developers’ “pipe in, pipe out” mentality threatens new construction viability The American real estate industry faces a looming crisis that few developers are discussing, according to Kimmerly Nace, CEO of Brightwater Tools. A staggering 15% of U.S. wastewater treatment plants have reached or exceeded their capacity, threatening future development and existing properties. ...
The biggest mistake commercial real estate brokers make in presentations is focusing on market data before understanding client needs, according to Jim Kruse, Director of Brokerage at NAI Capital Commercial. “The most important thing in presenting or in creating a presentation, is sitting down with the ownership and finding out what they want. It’s their ...
The growing tenant demand for shorter office lease terms is creating unexpected complications and costs in commercial real estate deals, according to a senior industry expert. The Short-Term Squeeze Scott Savacool, Senior Vice President of Office Occupier Services Division at Colliers, says an increasing number of tenants are entering negotiations with rigid short-term requirements. “A ...
The landscape of hotel buyers in 2025 defies conventional wisdom, with well-capitalized local operators competing alongside institutional players for select opportunities, according to a leading Florida hospitality broker. “Across the board, a lot of people are well capitalized. I mean, our private Mom and Pop… Some people have been waiting for this moment for a ...
