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DSTAC Update
DSTAC Update Dan Melvin of Melvin Engineering is the NAIOP designee to DSTAC. Below are key August 2025 updates: NCDOT – Zach Gardner is the new District Engineer for Mecklenburg. He has been directed by Division Engineer Felix Obregon to streamline driveway permits. A new Driveway Permitting Checklist will roll out soon. Make sure your…
Read MoreNCDOT Seeks Industry Comments
NCDOT Seeks Industry Comments Driveway Permitting Checklist Review and forward feedback by September 2, 2025, to dan@melvinengineering.com, to submit on behalf of NAIOP members. Background: Zach Gardner is the new District Engineer for Mecklenburg. He has been directed by Division Engineer Felix Obregon to streamline driveway permits. A new Driveway Permitting Checklist will roll out…
Read MoreThe Carbon Behind the Curtain
The Carbon Behind the Curtain By Katia Lucuy | August 25, 2025 In our first article, The Fundamentals of Embodied Carbon, we unpacked what embodied carbon is, why it matters and how it’s quietly shaping the environmental legacy of every building we build. We explored the carbon footprint journey of gypsum board and introduced life…
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Grant Harrell
Member Spotlight: Grant Harrell Professional Background Current Role & Company: What is your current position, and what does your company specialize in? Vice President & Director for the Charlotte Market – Cousins specializes in owning and operating Class A, trophy office buildings across the Sunbelt. Career Path: How did you get started in commercial…
Read MoreREBIC – Two for Tuesday
REBIC – Two for Tuesday But first…Vote. Tell others to vote. Learn the issues. Be a resource. Volunteer if you can! As we approach the Sept 9 Charlotte City Municipal Elections, REBIC offers 3 important reminders. Download our VOTER GUIDE and share with everyone who needs to know the ‘why’ for the candidates REBIC supports. There is…
Read MoreFrom Slowdown to Shovel-ready: Recent Tax Bill a Catalyst for U.S. Industrial Growth
From Slowdown to Shovel-ready: Recent Tax Bill a Catalyst for U.S. Industrial Growth By Peter Kroner | August 19, 2025 The recent passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 (“Big Beautiful Bill”) introduced new provisions allowing 100% rapid depreciation not only of equipment, but also of production and manufacturing facilities. This is…
Read MoreHomeowner Energy Freedom Act (HR 4758) Could Offer Relief to Nation’s Homebuilders
Homeowner Energy Freedom Act (HR 4758) Could Offer Relief to Nation’s Homebuilders Rep. Craig Goldman (R-Texas) has introduced the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act (H.R. 4758), NAHB-supported legislation that would repeal burdensome provisions from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), including a provision that provides states $1 billion to incentivize the adoption of the 2021 International Energy…
Read MoreMeck County Commission Votes Yes to Place Transportation Referendum on November 4th Ballot. “Yes FOR Meck” Campaign to Launch August 20th.
Meck County Commission Votes Yes to Place Transportation Referendum on November 4th Ballot. “Yes FOR Meck” Campaign to Launch August 20th. Shared by REBIC on 8/12 It was a packed house last Wednesday evening at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Government Center as the County Commission conducted a public hearing to determine whether or not to place…
Read MoreNAIOP Provides a Voice for CRE at Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Annual Meeting
NAIOP Provides a Voice for CRE at Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Annual Meeting By Jack Hargrove | August 6, 2025 Dozens of Democratic state legislators from across the United States convened in San Diego, California, July 28-30 for the annual meeting of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC), the Democratic Party’s fundraising organization for state…
Read MoreREBIC: Review of the August 4th Transportation Forum Event
REBIC: Review of the August 4th Transportation Forum Event On Monday, August 4th, REBIC held a briefing to update attendees on the next steps needed in order to advance the transportation measure. The decision to add it to the November ballot will be voted on by the Mecklenburg County Commission tomorrow night. We have reported…
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