Building isn’t something Connor Redman does… it’s who he is.  Whether making furniture at home or making deals happen for Cushman & Wakefield I CRESCO, Connor is always out to shape the future the way he sees it. Connor has been with the firm for less than a year and is already creating quite a … Continued

By Revathi Greenwood Technology is disrupting all kinds of industries, from ride sharing and taxis to streaming services in entertainment. Apart from some early adoption in the retail and industrial space – largely due to the disruptive nature of eCommerce – commercial real estate (CRE) has not seen a paradigm shift in implementing new technologies. Most change has been … Continued

By Garrick Brown The number of standalone retail projects that will fail is likely a lot less than many fear, but the way out for these properties will increasingly be mixed-use. Struggling Class C malls may find new life as mixed-use multifamily, medical, campus, office or hospitality projects, and urban office, multifamily and hospitality projects alike … Continued

Due diligence is a crucial step for any business that seeks to make a smooth transition into newly leased space, says Simon Caplan, SIOR, a partner at Cushman & Wakefield/CRESCO Real Estate. “When you sign a long-term lease, you are now married and committed to that space and the landlord,” Caplan says. “You need a strong … Continued

By Randy Thompson When Build-to-Suit is the Only Option In today’s eCommerce-driven economy, keeping up with consumer demand is imperative to success. But as retailers continue to grow, it can be difficult to find existing distribution centers that meet standards for labor, transportation costs, incentives, clear height, dock positions, and so on. Luckily, there’s a great option … Continued

By Garrick Brown & Ben Conwell On June 21 the United States Supreme Court issued its ruling in the case of South Dakota v. Wayfair.  This case, which Accounting Today referred to as “the tax case of the millennium,” held the promise of clarifying, once and for all, the thorny issue of local internet sales tax collection. The issue at … Continued

By David Smith What makes a city attractive to occupiers? Markets across the country grapple with this question in an attempt to be the destination of choice for new companies and organizations looking to expand to a new office location. Just as employees are benefiting from a tight job market, companies currently have leverage in many … Continued

By David Smith “Millennials are killing [insert item]…” Generational descriptions are often broad stereotypes utilized (by those not in the generation in question) to identify everything “wrong” with the newest generation of workers or students. In this way, millennials have been blamed for destroying numerous products and industries (e.g., cereal, bars of soap, marriage, home ownership, … Continued