The Weekly Take from CBRE

Siting a manufacturing plant or warehouse is a supreme challenge in today’s economy. TreeHouse Foods’ David Varalli and CBRE’s Seth Martindale and A.J. Magner offer insights on balancing infrastructure, labor and resource availability, automation and costs in site selection and deciding whether to lease or own.

The competition to attract and retain skilled labor has intensified, but what if your best candidates never know about your business? Project Destined’s Cedric Bobo and CBRE’s Toya Everett discuss how they are increasing awareness of commercial real estate careers—particularly in underrepresented communities—and creating more grassroots training and mentorship.

PGIM Real Estate's Cathy Marcus discusses investment opportunities in multifamily, industrial, and retail sectors. The podcast explores the differences in the current market situation compared to past crises and the importance of global consistency in investing infrastructure. The speakers also highlight the growth potential of data centers and the concept of double bottom line investing, with a focus on affordable housing. They discuss various types of housing affordability and investment opportunities, including low income housing tax credits and workforce housing.

Retired military officers Adam Rocke, Pat Rios, and Michelle Butters discuss how veterans benefit companies, transitioning from military to civilian life, personal stories, hiring veterans, wellness & work-life balance, and benefits of hiring veterans.

Melinda Richter, Johnson & Johnson's Global Head of Innovation - JLABS, discusses finding, funding and incubating startups with expert commentary from CBRE on challenges faced by the life sciences industry, recovery in the pharmaceutical market, J Labs providing non-deluded financing, drug design trends, and opportunities in the life sciences industry.

Discussion on the importance of returning to the office for collaboration and creativity, highlighting key findings from CBRE's survey. Exploration of how amenities impact office occupancy rates and the future of cities. Analysis of the significance of sustainability for employee values and stakeholder demand. Examination of the value of in-person interactions for learning and collaboration. Overview of workplace trends and predictions for the future of work.

CBRE's Global Chief Economist, Richard Barkham, offers insights on the outlook for the rest of the year and beyond, with an eye on whether we're through the worst of the downturn. CBRE Research’s sector specialists chime in with commentary from the 2023 Midyear Global Real Estate Market Outlook event.

The end of the pandemic and relatively low retail availability have rewritten the “Malls Are Dead” narrative. So asserts Tom O’Hern, CEO of Macerich, a REIT with 47 million sq. ft. of regional town centers. He joins Spencer Levy to discuss how the best malls are succeeding by reimagining their tenant mix and offering shoppers new experiences.

In this episode of The Weekly Take, PIMCO’s John Lee and CBRE’s Chris Ludeman join Spencer Levy to discuss the current state of the capital markets, the impact of the Federal Reserve's continued interest rate hikes and potential opportunities amid uncertainty.

What major forces will influence the future of commercial real estate? Bank of America’s Global Strategist Haim Israel offers insights on shifting demographics, technology, sustainability and the pandemic’s lasting effects.