Posts by Tanner W
Industrial Market Numbers Aren’t Telling the True Story
Industrial Market Numbers Aren’t Telling the True Story By Michael Plumb | September 2, 2025 A recent Wall St. Journal article reported that the U.S. industrial real estate sector has struggled for the past three years, reaching an 11-year high of 7.6% nationally – causing owners, investors and developers to take pause. But the numbers don’t…
Read MoreREBIC – 2 for Tuesday | September 2, 2025
REBIC – 2 for Tuesday | September 2, 2025 Beginning October 6th, the City of Charlotte Commercial Zoning will no longer be conducting their review in Mecklenburg County’s Accela for R-TH projects. Instead, customers will need to submit a “Commercial Zoning Only Review” (CLTZR) application through the City of Charlotte’s Accela portal. The CLTZR carries a…
Read MoreHow AI is Transforming Procurement
How AI is Transforming Procurement By Kathryn Hamilton, CAE | August 28, 2025 Artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly moving from buzzword to business essential, particularly in procurement and supply chain management. While often discussed interchangeably with broader technology, AI is best understood as a powerful subset of technology that learns, predicts and automates. For businesses…
Read MoreGetting Real With Rob | A Podcast featuring Bobbi Jo Lazarus
Getting Real With Rob | A Podcast featuring Bobbi Jo Lazarus Bobbi Jo walks us through the biggest takeaways from the newly passed “Big Beautiful Bill,” adding historical context and real-world insight on how it stacks up against past legislation. She describes tax work as “solving a puzzle” where you always need to be thinking…
Read MoreDSTAC 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…
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