The NAIOP Corporate government affairs staff has been busy working with chapters at the state, local, federal and provincial levels to represent the positions of the commercial real estate industry.
Earlier last week the long-awaited draft language for the first round of a tax bill was released from the House Ways and Means Committee.
For those wanting to dive deeper, here's a comprehensive article that summarizes key components of the current version: [Insights | Elliott Davis | Tax Alert: House Republicans Release First Draft of Tax Bill].
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Preparing and implementing a plan to transfer control of a firm to a new generation of leaders can be a daunting prospect. |
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Leaders of commercial real estate companies often face additional, unique challenges due to their firms’ complex valuation processes, intricate tax strategies and multifaceted ownership structures. |
The City of Charlotte is committed to providing comprehensive and consistent land development services—including plan reviews and inspections—aligned with our core goals of safety, economic vitality, and environmental stewardship.
To strengthen communication and collaboration within the land development community, we are excited to relaunch the Development Services Technical Advisory Committee (DSTAC).
Originally published on April 2, 2025, by Jack Hargrove for NAIOP
As state legislatures are convening to begin the next two years of policymaking, many NAIOP chapters around the country are hosting a Day at the Capitol. These events, in which NAIOP owners and developers travel to their state capital to talk policy with their elected representatives, are among the most effective forms of advocacy. If you are interested in hosting a Day at the Capitol in your state, the examples below provide you with models for how to begin.
Jon Phillips is a connector, a strategist, and a believer in smarter growth. As a partner at Selwyn Property Group, Jon focuses on industrial development and acquisitions, helping shape commercial real estate across the Southeast.
His path? A mix of construction and finance led him to invest in and work on award-winning projects, such as the FedEx development in Redmond, WA.
Transportation Legislation On the Move
The positive movement in Raleigh on the Mecklenburg County transportation front is continuing its forward momentum. Two Senate bills, SB 145 and SB 584, were introduced in March and April. And now a companion measure, HB 984, has been introduced by Representative Tricia Cotham. REBIC applauds the forward-thinking legislation that has been filed, continuing the critical momentum needed to expand Mecklenburg County’s transportation system. House Bill 948, Projects for Advancing Vehicle-infrastructure Enhancements (The PAVE Act), would allow voters in Mecklenburg County to support smart investments that would shape a brighter future for the city, county, and every town in Mecklenburg County.
The Trump administration’s tariff policy has unfolded rapidly and continues to evolve. Although the highest tariff rates on most U.S. trading partners have been paused for 90 days to allow time for trade negotiations, a flat 10% tariff remains in effect on most goods, and additional tariffs are expected on electronics, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals. When combined with previously announced tariffs on steel and aluminum, as well as the 145% tariff on most goods from China, the average effective tariff rate is the highest in over a century. The dollar has declined in response to the tariff announcements, which have increased the effective cost of imported goods further.
Much remains uncertain about where tariff rates will settle and just how disruptive they will be to the U.S. economy, but what we already know about the tariffs and other trade restrictions that have been announced allows for at least an initial outline of the potential risks they pose to the economy and the market for industrial real estate. The announced tariffs have been higher than most economists expected and are high enough to have a significant effect on supply chains, business decisions, and consumer behavior.
Originally published by NAIOP Research and Publication, Spring 2025
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Originally published in NAIOP Development Magazine's Spring Issue
Since 1992, Ryan Companies has built mission-critical data centers. Currently, the company is building or developing more than $5 billion in data center projects across the United States. Todd Johnson, director of real estate development for Ryan’s mission-critical sector, recently sat down for an interview to discuss the complexities of this fast-growing area of specialization.
NAIOP is partnering with RCLCO | CEL Compensation Advisors to conduct the 2025 Commercial Real Estate Compensation and Benefits Survey. A nationally known real estate advisor, RCLCO | CEL Compensation Advisors, has conducted this survey — the largest in the industry — for 36 consecutive years.
Please note: If your company participated in a recent survey, the prior participants will be sent an email directly from Andrea Schell at RCLCO with a unique link for your company to complete the current survey. No need to sign up again to participate.
NAIOP proudly presents the annual Developing Leaders Award, honoring up-and-coming commercial real estate professionals, 35 years of age and under, for their valued contributions and commitment to the industry. The Developing Leaders Award is presented to recipients who have shown exemplary achievements and demonstrated outstanding professional accomplishments in the commercial real estate industry.
Each applicant must be a member of NAIOP in good standing and will be selected based on the following criteria: leadership, professional competency, career goals, NAIOP participation, and community involvement.
The Charlotte Land Development Standards Manual (CLDSM) Committee proposes various revisions to the Charlotte Land Development Standards Manual (CLDSM). Below is a document containing the Draft text details for public review and comment:
2025 CLDSM Update-Draft
Please review the CLDSM draft detail packet and email [email protected] with any questions, feedback, or comments on the proposed changes by July 1, 2025.
Originally published on March 26, 2025, by Deana Marcello for Colliers
The retail market is evolving, and the role of e-commerce is bigger than ever. Explore the types of retail spaces that are seeing the highest demand, what the future holds for the sector, and its impact on other property types. Developers and investors should understand what consumers want in a retail experience and how it will influence development moving forward.
A trio of state senators are trying to clamp down on Charlotte’s quest to gain a larger share of the Catawba River’s water.
Filed Monday, Senate Bill 428 would alter the state’s interbasin transfer law to create a new “major transfer” category and subject it to stricter rules.
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