The Weekly Take from CBRE

The Dallas Metroplex enjoys a central location, business-friendly government policies and other favorable attributes that have attracted business expansions and investment. Crow Holdings’ Michael Levy and CBRE’s Chelby Sanders join Spencer Levy to offer insights on the catalysts for the area’s enviable growth.

Exploring the intersection of brand and place, Rachel Friedman of TENFOLD and TENSPACE and Brian Taff of Streetsense join Spencer Levy to offer insights on how branding and placemaking can work with real estate to create memorable experiences and shape company culture.

Abundant investment capital is targeting life sciences properties, but breaking into this sector is not easy. Tim Schoen, CEO of BioMed Realty, and CBRE’s Ted Jacobs join Spencer Levy to analyze the keys to success, including how to pull off an office-to-lab conversion and why locating near talent and innovation clusters is so important.

With the big game set to kick off in a few days, Fred Maas, Chief of Staff for the L.A. Chargers, and CBRE’s Phillip Ruhl join Spencer to offer insights on the franchise’s sparkling new development project that has resulted in a championship-caliber facility that will serve the players, staff and the Greater Los Angeles community.

Health and wellness are top of mind for investors and occupiers alike. The Center for Active Design’s Joanna Frank, QuadReal’s Jamie Gray-Donald, and BentallGreenOak’s Rob Naso join Spencer Levy to discuss fostering and measuring building wellbeing in the workplace as well as the broader ESG considerations influencing today’s real estate market.

One of the world’s great cities, Chicago’s diversified economy and eclectic culture attract talent, jobs and investment capital, even amid challenges. Roosevelt University’s Collete English Dixon and CBRE’s Lisa Konieczka join Spencer Levy to share insights on the Windy City’s blueprint for growth and revitalization.

Financial workout specialists Goodwin’s Minta Kay and CWCapital’s James Shevlin join Spencer Levy to explain why commercial real estate has been more resilient during the pandemic than previous downturns and offer insights on creative moves that property owners facing potential distress can make to mitigate financial pain.

What does 2022 have in store for commercial real estate? This week’s guests provide a well-informed perspective. The Real Estate Roundtable’s Ryan McCormick and CBRE’s Global Chief Economist Richard Barkham join Spencer Levy to offer insights on which sectors stand to benefit from an economy that, despite continued challenges, is poised for further growth.

As we close the book on 2021, commercial real estate professionals look to start fresh in 2022. On The Weekly Take, Glenn Rufrano, former CEO of VEREIT, and CBRE net lease specialist Will Pike join Spencer Levy to discuss recovery trends in office, retail, REITs and more.

The Weekly Take covered defining topics of 2021: the future of cities and the office, ESG investing, supply chains, click-to-brick retail experiences and scores of others. Our roster of influential guests ran from A to Z: Allen de Olazzara of Miami’s Parkway Properties to the inimitable Sam Zell. In this year-end episode, we look back to some of our favorite moments from the year and look forward...

New strategies are getting shoppers back into stores. Industry experts Brian Harper, CEO of RPT Realty, and CBRE’s Lisa Stoddard join Spencer Levy to discuss investment trends, the tenant mix, this year’s shopping season and what it takes to succeed in 2022 and beyond.

What do the recent Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales figures portend for the holiday shopping season? Retail data expert Dana Telsey and CBRE’s Brandon Isner join Spencer Levy to offer insights on the future of retail in 2022 and beyond.

New hybrid workplaces, retail experiences and multifamily residences will help to shape the future of cities in continental Europe. CBRE’s Javier Chico Palazón joins Spencer in Madrid for an international take on the changing ways we work, shop and live.

As Atlanta celebrates its World Series championship, Cousins Properties’ CEO Colin Connolly and CBRE’s John Shlesinger and Ellen Stern join Spencer Levy to examine the business-friendly climate that has propelled Atlanta’s robust recovery and look ahead to future opportunity.

Interest in golf surged during the pandemic. Course designer Beau Welling and CBRE’s Jeff Woolson and David Gossett (ex-professional golfer) join Spencer Levy to discuss the reasons for the renewed popularity, its durability and what the future holds for golf as a sport and a business.

No matter the setting – from home to school to work -- our environments affect our concentration, creativity and critical thinking. In this episode, authors from Harvard University, Joe Allen and John Macomber, join Spencer to explore how healthy buildings can boost employee wellbeing and productivity and ultimately, business performance.

In this episode we take a deep dive into the world of REITs. Nareit’s John Worth and CBRE’s Richard Barkham join host Spencer Levy to offer insights on the global economy and trends in commercial real estate investment.

Data Centers are playing an increasingly integral role in the digital economy. Sureel Choksi, CEO of Vantage Data Centers, and CBRE’s Pat Lynch join Spencer to discuss innovations that increase data center reliability, operational efficiency and value, including new forms of energy management.

The world's largest companies are increasingly focused on employee well-being and mental health. Lisa Furst of Vibrant Emotional Health and CBRE's Lacey Willard join Spencer to discuss how proactively promoting employee wellness can yield profound benefits for a company's culture.

Miami is booming, capturing the imaginations of people, businesses and investors.  Parkway Property Investments’ Allen de Olazarra and CBRE's Shay Pope join Spencer to take a deep dive into what makes Miami the Magic City.

CBRE’s latest U.S. Cap Rate Survey  reveals  opportunities—and some risks—across property types. Rod Vogel, Head of Private Equity Production at Principal Real Estate Investors, and CBRE Executive Vice President Paige Morgan join Spencer to talk about what it all means for investors in U.S. commercial real estate.

With changes sweeping through most industries, Spencer speaks with Matt Watkinson, author of The Grid, about strategies for anticipating market evolution, adapting to the challenges every business faces and making better decisions.

As companies adopt more ambitious ESG goals, Altus Power Co-CEO Lars Norell joins Spencer Levy to discuss the role that solar power plays in helping to forge sustainable energy solutions at commercial properties.

After a year of historic challenges, what’s next for hotels? Marriott’s president Stephanie Linnartz and CBRE’s Robert Mandelbaum join Spencer Levy to discuss hospitality sector innovations, expectations for the future and more.

Why are some direct-to-consumer brands now expanding to brick-and-mortar retail locations? Travis Boyce, the Global Head of Retail Operations at Allbirds, and CBRE’s Laura Barr join Spencer Levy to discuss the appeal of physical retail locations and the power and promise of sustainability in attracting modern consumers.