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| Digital Love: AI & the Future of CRE | 02 Feb 2026 | 00:37:57 | |
AI is reshaping the business landscape, including commercial real estate. Data scientist and author Sandy Pentland and CBRE’s Sandeep Davé discuss how the intersection of emerging technologies and human insight is driving better decision-making for investors, occupiers and building operators.
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| On the Road Again: Coast-to-coast opportunities in commercial real estate | 27 Jan 2026 | 00:42:28 | |
Recorded at the CBRE Women’s Network Power of WE conference, this episode offers a rapid-fire, insights-rich tour of major U.S. commercial real estate markets. Our subject-matter experts provide inside views of how different regions are navigating supply, demand and economic forces—from industrial and logistics to multifamily, office and retail—and insights on where investors and occupiers may find value in 2026.
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| Powerhouse: The Future of Data Centers [Encore - 8.19.25] | 25 Nov 2025 | 00:38:00 | |
Mortenson’s Maja Rosenquist and CBRE’s Gordon Dolven examine one of real estate’s most dynamic sectors. They discuss how AI’s growth has accelerated data center development, how site-selection strategies are evolving and the challenges posed by power constraints. | |||
| Ready For It?: KKR on capital’s reviving interest in real estate | 26 Mar 2024 | 00:32:27 | |
Real estate investment markets are stirring after an extended pause, and capital may be ready to come off the sidelines. KKR’s Roger Morales and CBRE’s Kevin Aussef share insights on what assets, strategies and markets stand to benefit from an expected pick up in commercial real estate activity later this year.Real estate investment markets are stirring after an extended pause, and capital may be ready to come off the sidelines. KKR’s Roger Morales and CBRE’s Kevin Aussef share insights on what assets, strategies and markets stand to benefit from an expected pick up in commercial real estate activity later this year. | |||
| You Learn: Why investors increasingly love student housing | 19 Mar 2024 | 00:37:54 | |
Student housing has become a darling of the multifamily asset class. Real estate investor Brian Dinerstein and CBRE’s Jaclyn Fitts explain how the sector has bounced back from pandemic-era challenges and offers enticing opportunities for investors. Insights to Share:
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| I Made it Through the Rain: Thriving in economic uncertainty | 12 Mar 2024 | 00:37:23 | |
Growth strategist Rebecca Homkes delivers insights and ideas for companies navigating a challenging economic landscape. With wit and real-world examples, she challenges leaders to think of uncertainty as a neutral and temporary state – and where that line of thinking can lead. Insights to Share:
· Survive, Reset, Thrive is a playbook for fortifying companies through times of change and challenge. · Market uncertainty is neither good nor bad. It is a neutral fact to be dealt with. · Companies who are willing to think creativelyare more likely to emerge from challenges successfully. | |||
| I Wanna Get Better: What tomorrow’s top CRE professionals are learning today | 05 Mar 2024 | 00:34:06 | |
What’s the best way to prepare for a thriving commercial real estate career today and in the future? Leaders of real estate programs at the University of North Carolina, Ohio State and Clemson enlighten us. Key Takeaways: • Learn to be resilient and flexible. • Interdisciplinary approaches provide a broad real estate education. • There is a history of collaboration between higher education systems and the commercial real estate industry. • Experiential learning is an effective way to build skillsets. You’ve got to do the thing! Dustin leads the Master of Real Estate Development Program at Clemson University. Previously, he was involved in leadership in the real estate programs at Virginia Tech and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Some of his research interests include affordable housing, land use policy, and public-private partnerships. Dr. Read is a NAIOP Research Foundation Distinguished Fellow, an inductee into the Institute of Real Estate Management’s Academy of Authors, and a seven-time recipient of honors from the American Real Estate Society for his contributions to real estate theory and practice. Donald has over two dozen years of leadership experience on Wall Street across several investment management firms, one of which he founded nearly a decade ago and recently sold. In addition to leading the Center for Real Estate at The Ohio State University, he also is on the faculty at Harvard University and serves as Chair of the Harvard Alumni Real Estate Board. His predecessor faculty appointments were at Columbia University, New York University and Auburn University. Jeff is new to his role leading the real estate program at the University of North Carolina, having started in mid-2023. Tucker has more than 20 years of experience in private equity, with the last 16 focused on real estate. He most recently served as co-chairman and CEO of Century Bridge Capital, a firm based in Beijing and Dallas that is focused on middle-class residential developments in China. | |||
| You Better You Bet: How big data is yielding big payback for property owners | 27 Feb 2024 | 00:34:48 | |
Deepki CEO Vincent Bryant and CBRE’s Emma Buckland share insights on how data analytics helps property owners attract tenants, meet sustainability goals and enhance asset values. Insights to Share:
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| Heart-Shaped Box: Modular construction is delivering faster, cheaper sustainable buildings | 20 Feb 2024 | 00:39:36 | |
Despite widespread adoption elsewhere in the world, modular construction has been slow to take hold in the U.S. Assembly OSM CEO Andrew Staniforth makes a compelling case for the construction technique’s affordability, sustainability and speed—as well as reasons why the practice is still in its infancy domestically. Insights to Share:
“Naturally occurring affordable housing is just an Econ 101 problem like supply and demand. The more housing that you build, it will lower the price. And I think as we start getting to scale, we hope to be able to move the market.” Andrew Staniforth CEO Assembly OSM | |||
| I’ll Be There For You: The new landlord-tenant relationship [encore - 11.6.23] | 13 Feb 2024 | 00:34:23 | |
One’s an office occupier—Orrick’s Laura Saklad—and the other’s an office investor—CBRE Investment Management’s Julie Ingersoll. From opposite sides of the table, they discuss how property investors and occupiers can work together to facilitate return-to-office strategies and make the workplace a magnet for talent attraction and retention. Insights to Share: · Successful office occupancy strategies are about balancing employee flexibility with collaboration and professional development opportunities. · The surrounding neighborhood is an important amenity for office space. · The pandemic has brought landlords and tenants closer together, changing the relationship from adversarial to a partnership. Laura Saklad Chief Operations Officer Orrick Laura is responsible for leading and directing all operational functions of Orrick, a law firm with more than 25 global offices. She works closely with the Orrick’s Board and Management Committee to execute the firm’s strategy. Chief Investment Officer Americas Direct Real Estate Strategies CBRE Investment Management Julie joined the firm in October 2021 from CPP Investments, an approximately $500 billion Canadian Pension Plan, where she was Managing Director overseeing portfolio strategy design and execution for 50 million square feet of U.S. residential and retail investments. At CPP, Julie focused on core-plus, value-add and development risk profiles, leading efforts across the investment lifecycle from identifying new strategies, originating and structuring joint ventures, acquisitions, asset management and dispositions. | |||
| Have You Heard: CNBC’s Diana Olick on real estate’s biggest stories | 06 Feb 2024 | 00:36:58 | |
What commercial real estate stories will make headlines this year? Diana Olick knows. The CNBC reporter talks interest rates, work from the office, the future of cities, climate strategies and more. Insights from CNBC’s Diana Olick:
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| Comfort & Joy: Rethinking office interiors | 30 Jan 2024 | 00:29:50 | |
What will the future office look like? Ask an interior designer. ThinkLab’s Amanda Schneider offers insights on how organizations can use design to support everything from hybrid work strategies to employee health and safety and from sustainability to portfolio optimization. Insights to Share:
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| You Might Think: Why flex workspace is thriving despite the headlines | 23 Jan 2024 | 00:39:42 | |
CEOs of The Office Group and Industrious discuss the flex space office market in the wake of WeWork’s high-profile bankruptcy. Insights to Share:
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| The Room Where It Happens: Inside Real Assets Investment Strategy | 18 Nov 2025 | 00:40:30 | |
CBRE Investment Management’s Co-CEO and CIO, Adam Gallistel, offers insights on where real assets investors can find strong return opportunities in today’s market. He discusses shifting strategies amid higher interest rates, alternative asset classes, the role of operational expertise and why Europe offers attractive relative value right now.
Prioritize operations and asset selection: Gallistel emphasizes that “hope is not a strategy”—returns will come from income growth and strong asset selection rather than relying on market-driven cap rate compression.
Diversification matters: Niche sectors like data centers and student housing offer non-correlated income streams and resilience compared to traditional “big four” asset classes.
Europe looks compelling: Europe offers relative value and growth potential, making it an attractive complement to a U.S. property portfolio.
Infrastructure and power are critical: CBRE IM is investing in solutions like battery storage and renewable energy to capitalize on growing demand for power in the digital economy.
Overlooked markets show promise: Gallistel sees opportunities in U.S. Midwest real estate markets as supply dynamics shift. | |||
| You Oughta Know: Improving productivity starts with understanding your team | 16 Jan 2024 | 00:36:00 | |
U.S. Air Force veteran and consultant DeDe Halfhill discusses effective leadership qualities, debunks management myths and shares tactics for team-building and improving productivity. Insights to Share from DeDe Halfhill:
· Creating a culture of open feedback is incredibly important for those in leaderships roles but often hard to achieve given the power differential with subordinates. · Empathy is critical to good leadership. · The effective integration of diversity is a critical skill for future leaders. | |||
| Different Drum: High-rate environments and a new framework for creating opportunity | 09 Jan 2024 | 00:36:30 | |
With many commercial real estate investors in a wait-and-see mode, Rob Finlay, author and founder of Thirty Capital, expounds on opportunities to create value using data analytics to optimize property performance. Insights to Share from Rob Finlay:
1. Waiting for rates to drop is not a good strategy for real estate investors. Instead, they should focus on managing their assets and debt effectively.
2. Innovation will be a key to success in an environment featuring sustained higher interest rates.
3. Both human intelligence and Artificial Intelligence play a role in helping investors to understand—and meet—market needs. | |||
| [Bonus Ep] Ask for Answers: Q&A on the outlook for 2024 | 04 Jan 2024 | 00:21:37 | |
In a bonus episode from our 2024 Outlook, Chief Economists Jim Costello (MSCI Real Assets) and Richard Barkham (CBRE) respond to live audience questions about the 2024 commercial real estate outlook. | |||
| What’s Up With That? The 2024 outlook for commercial real estate | 02 Jan 2024 | 00:39:09 | |
Our annual must-listen episode. Chief Economists Jim Costello (MSCI Real Assets) and Richard Barkham (CBRE) share their predictions for the global economy, interest rates, capital markets and investment opportunities across commercial real estate sectors. THIS WEEK'S GUESTS Richard Barkham Global Chief Economist, Head of Global Research & Head of Americas Research, CBRE Richard Barkham leads a global team of nearly 600 research experts who help CBRE’s clients understand the forces shaping the commercial real estate industry. One of the world’s leading real estate economists, Richard combines the theoretical framework of an academic with hands-on experience in development to deliver actionable insights for real estate investors and occupiers. A frequent source for both clients and journalists navigating moments of economic volatility, he is particularly interested in the role government stimulus plays in long-term economic recoveries. Jim Costello Executive Director MSCI Research Jim is chief economist on the MSCI Real Assets team and is based in New York. He is the principal author of the US Capital Trends report series and a frequent speaker at commercial real estate conferences. At Real Capital Analytics, which MSCI acquired in 2021, Jim was a leader for analysis across the commercial property universe. Jim also spent two decades at Torto Wheaton Research (now known as CBRE Econometric Advisors) working on issues of real estate risk and forecasting. He recently finished serving a term on the Commercial Board of Governors of the Mortgage Bankers Association and is currently a member of The Counselors of Real Estate. | |||
| The Impossible Dream: Getting big projects done—and why many fail (Encore - 5/22/23) | 26 Dec 2023 | 00:35:17 | |
As you make big plans for 2024, here's one of our most popular episodes from the past year featuring author and professor Bent Flyvbjerg talking about how he and his team studied more than 16,000 projects—from skyscrapers to Oscar-winning films—to learn the secrets of their success, and the common thread in their failures. THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Bent Flyvbjerg is the first BT Professor at Oxford University and the VKR Professor at the IT University of Copenhagen, an economic geographer, and “the world’s leading megaproject expert,” according to global accounting network KPMG. He has consulted on over one hundred projects costing $1 billion or more and has been knighted by the Queen of Denmark. | |||
| Now & Then: Understanding CRE in 2023 | 19 Dec 2023 | 00:29:00 | |
2023 was a challenging year for commercial real estate, driven by sharply rising interest rates, economic uncertainty and continued slow progress on return-to-office plans. Join us as we look back at everything from market conditions to labor issues to office amenities to emerging technologies and more. Insights to Share:
· The commercial real estate market in 2023 was challenged by sharply rising interest rates, but fundamentals largely held up, aside from the office sector. · Technological advancements, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), played an increased role, especially in Data Centers but elsewhere as well. · U.S. seaports made strides in solving pandemic-era bottlenecks and other challenges. | |||
| Round Here: Investment strategies for mixed-use | 12 Dec 2023 | 00:35:25 | |
Mixed-use real estate can be thought of as several discrete projects—executed in parallel—within a block-by-block area, to create a whole that’s greater than the sum of its parts. Three seasoned CRE professionals, Katie Grissom of Nuveen, Sondra Wenger of CBRE Investment Management and Colin Yasukochi of CBRE, discuss the metrics that matter most when measuring synergies across residential, retail, hospitality, office, medical and entertainment. Insights to Share:
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| Going the Distance: How one REIT makes investment decisions in a challenging environment | 05 Dec 2023 | 00:37:06 | |
Kimco Realty’s (NYSE: KIM) President and Chief Investment Officer Ross Cooper says that retail and mixed-use property owners and tenants have become partners. In a wide ranging discussion he talks about the challenges facing real estate investors today, the evolution of the shopping experience and the possibilities for mixed-use properties. SOME KEY INSIGHTS: 1. Taking on equity partners through joint ventures can offset high capital costs and support diversification efforts. 2. For e-commerce companies, a physical retail presence can often complement digital platforms. 3. Now is the time to explore investment opportunities outside conventional real estate, such as infrastructure projects or green bonds targeted at energy-efficient construction.
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| Smooth Operator: Serial entrepreneur Marc Lore is rewriting the brick-and-mortar food experience | 28 Nov 2023 | 00:35:43 | |
Marc Lore helped to revolutionize how consumers purchase goods—everything from diapers to office supplies. Now he wants to revolutionize the restaurant and food delivery business with his newest venture, a company called Wonder. Lore discusses his vision for Wonder, which combines ecommerce with traditional restaurant and real estate strategies. 1. The food delivery market has boomed to about $100 billion today just in the U.S., according to Marc Lore, but kitchens look much the same as they did 100 years ago.
2. Wonder is a unique restaurant brand with a founder who sees tremendous growth opportunity in combining brick-and-mortar dining and delivery.
3. The ability to deliver a tremendous variety of “fine-fast” food quickly is a differentiator for Wonder. | |||
| Such Great Heights: Lessons from being (extremely) out-of-office | 14 Nov 2023 | 00:31:54 | |
Rob Lilwall was a high school teacher who, in need of a new direction, decided to walk across Siberia. This was the start of an avocation that he parlayed into a profession. Rob’s story is about conquering fears, overcoming setbacks, building inner resilience and reaching for higher goals, whether it’s climbing mountain or closing real estate deals. “One of the great things about an expedition, which just simplifies life so much, is you have one very, very clear goal.” ABOUT THIS WEEK'S GUEST Rob Lilwall, Adventurer Rob started his career as a high school geography teacher in England, but has transitioned into a career of adventuring and motivational speaking. His expeditions include a three-year expedition cycling from Siberia to London, a solo walk across the Taklamakan Desert and cycling across the U.S. Across his adventures, he has learned that our abilities are not fixed, and that we can grow in many ways, including to become more positive, courageous and resilient, especially when put in positions outside of our respective comfort zones. | |||
| Around the World: Coca-Cola’s real estate recipe for growth | 11 Nov 2025 | 00:34:00 | |
Coca-Cola’s Michael Moore shares how the iconic brand activates its workplace in 82 countries. The company seizes on flexibility, local culture and innovative design to drive effectiveness, space utilization, brand impact and global growth. · relationships and talent pools in 82 countries.
· Coca-Cola balances global brand consistency with local cultural expression, using design to reflect community identity within the framework of corporate standards.
· A flexible real estate strategy, favoring leased over owned space and shared offices in emerging markets, enables Coca-Cola to scale quickly while managing risk.
· The company’s “Main Street” workplace model is intentionally designed to foster collaboration and efficiency by integrating amenities and flexible, open space.
· Success is measured by how well the workplace supports productivity, employee sentiment and business outcomes. | |||
| I’ll Be There For You: The new landlord-tenant relationship | 07 Nov 2023 | 00:34:39 | |
One’s an office occupier—Orrick’s Laura Saklad—and the other’s an office investor—CBRE Investment Management’s Julie Ingersoll. From opposite sides of the table, they discuss how property investors and occupiers can work together to facilitate return-to-office strategies and make the workplace a magnet for talent attraction and retention. Insights to Share: · Successful office occupancy strategies are about balancing employee flexibility with collaboration and professional development opportunities. · The surrounding neighborhood is an important amenity for office space. · The pandemic has brought landlords and tenants closer together, changing the relationship from adversarial to a partnership. Laura Saklad Chief Operations Officer Orrick Laura is responsible for leading and directing all operational functions of Orrick, a law firm with more than 25 global offices. She works closely with the Orrick’s Board and Management Committee to execute the firm’s strategy. Chief Investment Officer Americas Direct Real Estate Strategies CBRE Investment Management Julie joined the firm in October 2021 from CPP Investments, an approximately $500 billion Canadian Pension Plan, where she was Managing Director overseeing portfolio strategy design and execution for 50 million square feet of U.S. residential and retail investments. At CPP, Julie focused on core-plus, value-add and development risk profiles, leading efforts across the investment lifecycle from identifying new strategies, originating and structuring joint ventures, acquisitions, asset management and dispositions. | |||
| Hungry Like the Wolf: Data centers and new power-intensive tech | 31 Oct 2023 | 00:41:55 | |
The rapid growth of digital infrastructure like AI, edge computing, virtual reality and private clouds is making data centers—once an underappareciated niche—into an increasingly important commercial real estate sector. DigitalBridge CEO Marc Ganzi and CBRE’s Pat Lynch share insights on this burgeoning market. ABOUT THIS WEEK'S GUESTS: Marc Ganzi CEO DigitalBridge Marc C. Ganzi is the Chief Executive Officer at DigitalBridge and has been an investor and operator in the digital infrastructure sector for more than 25 years. Marc has led DigitalBridge’s transformation to become a leading global manager of digital infrastructure, managing over $70 billion in assets under management across the digital ecosystem, including cell towers, data centers, fiber, small cells and edge infrastructure.
Global Head of CBRE Data Center Solutions Pat Lynch, Executive Managing Director for CBRE’s Data Center Solutions, acts as an advisor, advocate and partner in navigating the dynamic technology needs for his clients. Pat and his team of professionals develop custom mission-critical strategies that address specific industry challenges and help meet business objectives. Through creative problem solving and transaction structuring, clients experience improved reliability and expense management, and operational efficiencies. KEY TAKEAWAYS:
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| Ride Captain Ride: Unlocking the value of seaports | 24 Oct 2023 | 00:44:19 | |
The leaders of two of America’s key seaports—Gene Seroka of the Port of Los Angeles and Barbara Melvin of South Carolina Ports—discuss lessons learned from the pandemic and what resurgent trade activity augurs for supply chains and industrial & logistics real estate investors and occupiers. ABOUT THIS WEEK'S GUESTS GENE SEROKA is the Executive Director of the Port of Los Angeles, the busiest container port in North America. Confirmed by Los Angeles City Council in June 2014, the Port has experienced a series of historic, record-breaking performances since his appointment. Since the pandemic-induced buying surge generated by American consumers in the second half of 2020, the Port of Los Angeles has eclipsed multiple monthly cargo records and recorded eight out of 10 highest-performing quarters in its 115-year history. The Port set two new milestones for the Western Hemisphere in June 2021 as the first port to process 10 million Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in a 12-month period and in May 2021 the first port to process 1 million TEUs in a single month. Seroka received the esteemed Stanley T. Olafson Award from the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce in 2023, recognizing his work in the world trade industry and leadership of the nation’s busiest container port. BARBARA MELVIN is the sixth leader in the history of the port and the first woman to lead a top 10 U.S. operating container port. During her more than 20 years with SC Ports, Melvin has held several senior leadership positions, including senior vice president of operations and terminals; senior vice president of external affairs; and vice president of government relations. In addition to overseeing numerous infrastructure projects, Melvin served as the lead staff person on the Charleston Harbor Deepening Project, which is on track to being the deepest harbor on the East Coast at 52 feet this year. Commercial Real Estate insights at https://www.cbre.com/TheWeeklyTake | |||
| Here I Am: Former Fortune 500 CEOs Sol Trujillo and Oscar Munoz on building effective cultures | 17 Oct 2023 | 00:39:19 | |
Oscar Munoz, former CEO of United Airlines, and Sol Trujillo, Chairman of Trujillo Group Investments, share their unique experiences on business transformation, honing leadership styles and climbing the corporate ladder while embracing their Hispanic heritage. | |||
| Futureproof: Blackstone & CBRE on AI in CRE | 10 Oct 2023 | 00:36:46 | |
Blackstone's Chief Technology Officer, John Stecher and CBRE's Chief Data & Technology Officer, Sandeep Davé join The Weekly Take to explore the extraordinary power and promise of technology—from AI to PropTech and more—on commercial real estate. | |||
| Transformer: The ROI of Leading with Vulnerability | 03 Oct 2023 | 00:35:54 | |
Futurist Jacob Morgan returns to discuss how leading teams with vulnerability can increase productivity, build relationships and achieve organizational transformation. Morgan’s new book, Leading with Vulnerability—filled with lessons drawn from interviews with more than 100 CEOs—explains the difference between being weak, being vulnerable and leading with vulnerability. | |||
| Right Place Right Time: The art of locating industrial sites near both labor and the supply chain | 26 Sep 2023 | 00:35:06 | |
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. | |||
| Open Arms: Creating more pathways to careers in commercial real estate | 19 Sep 2023 | 00:32:23 | |
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. | |||
| The Waiting: PGIM’s Cathy Marcus on when and where capital will find opportunity | 12 Sep 2023 | 00:36:46 | |
As the global capital markets wait for asset repricing and interest rates to peak, global investment management firms like PGIM see opportunities in sectors such as multifamily, industrial and retail. PGIM Real Estate’s Cathy Marcus offers insights on capital flows. | |||
| Heroes: Why CRE benefits from more military veterans | 29 Aug 2023 | 00:36:12 | |
On this episode, three retired military officers—Hiring Our Heroes’ Adam Rocke, Cleveland Clinic’s Pat Rios and CBRE’s Michelle Butters—discuss how veterans can help companies overcome skilled labor shortages and share advice on transitioning from military to civilian life. | |||
| Everyday People: Gensler on creating the workplaces people want | 04 Nov 2025 | 00:33:17 | |
Gensler’s Diane Hoskins explains the workplace design trends that are meeting the evolving needs of today’s workforce. She discusses how hybrid work shapes office plans, the importance of reflecting local culture and AI’s growing impact. Key takeaways on Gensler’s views of workplace design:
· Workplace design is in flux: Today's offices require a rethink of the work environment, shifting from rigid layouts to flexible spaces.
· One size doesn’t fit all: From law firms to tech companies, bespoke design strategies—rooted in culture, function and employee satisfaction—are outperforming cookie-cutter solutions across sectors.
· Destination workplaces are on the rise: Companies are investing in spaces that attract talent and foster collaboration, turning offices into places where people want to be.
· AI is changing the game: Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing architectural visualization, enabling real-time design iteration and deeper client engagement. | |||
| We Go Together: Johnson & Johnson on talent clusters, biotech innovation and venture capital flows in Life Sciences | 22 Aug 2023 | 00:38:48 | |
Melinda Richter, Johnson & Johnson’s Global Head of Innovation - JLABS, discusses finding, funding and incubating startups with expert commercial real estate market and Life Sciences sector commentary from CBRE’s Matt Gardner. | |||
| Shake It Up: The new playbook for increasing office occupancy | 15 Aug 2023 | 00:39:44 | |
CBRE’s Office Occupier Sentiment Survey provides current insights on how companies are approaching in-office and hybrid work. CBRE’s Global Occupier Thought Leader Julie Whelan discusses key findings and shares thoughts on several companies’ return-to-office strategies and policies. | |||
| Don’t Look Back: What’s Ahead for the Commercial Real Estate Industry | 08 Aug 2023 | 00:38:52 | |
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. | |||
| Let’s Go to the Mall: Macerich's CEO on new value in brick-and-mortar retail malls | 01 Aug 2023 | 00:33:13 | |
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. | |||
| Keep the Faith: PIMCO on uncertainty and opportunity in real estate investment | 25 Jul 2023 | 00:29:11 | |
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. | |||
| One Jump Ahead: Bank of America’s global strategist on the megatrends reshaping the world | 18 Jul 2023 | 00:34:24 | |
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. | |||
| Coming Home: Affordable housing investment on the rise amid strong fundamentals | 11 Jul 2023 | 00:33:23 | |
The need for affordable housing is acute—with millions of units required to meet demand. Institutional investors are taking notice. Nuveen’s Nadir Settles and CBRE’s Armand Tiberio offer insights on how the sector’s strong fundamentals and the tax credits available can benefit communities as well as investors. | |||
| Where It’s At: What is the ideal office experience | 27 Jun 2023 | 00:38:24 | |
Want a more engaged, productive workforce in the age of hybrid work? The key is rethinking the office strategy with new design approaches, flexible space and an abundance of practical amenities. So say three workplace strategy experts—Industrious CEO Jamie Hodari and CBRE’s Lenny Beaudoin and John Stephens—in a discussion about the future of cities. | |||
| Into the Great Wide Open: Why open-air centers are one of CRE’s shining stars | 20 Jun 2023 | 00:38:00 | |
Many real estate investors are favoring retail right now. We caught up with DLC’s Adam Ifshin—along with CBRE’s Brandon Isner and Chris Decouflé— at the ICSC conference to find out why open-air retail has such compelling allure. | |||
| Build Me Up: Insights on Build-to-Rent’s growing popularity | 13 Jun 2023 | 00:36:09 | |
Build-to-Rent communities are sprouting rapidly, particularly across the Sun Belt. ResiBuilt Homes’s Jay Byce and CBRE’s Michael Paul discuss why more and more investors and residents are attracted to the sector. | |||
| What’s Ahead for Commercial Real Estate (BONUS EPISODE) | 30 Oct 2025 | 00:16:20 | |
CBRE Global Head of Research Henry Chin sizes up Q3 investment activity, which was stronger than anticipated, and reveals which asset classes are best positioned for Q4 and 2026. Key Takeaways on Commercial Real Estate Investment Trends
U.S. real estate is entering a prime investment window as repricing and improving fundamentals create opportunity. Retail and office sectors are attractive plays, as rents bottom out and occupier demand increases. Investors should explore value-add strategies and secondary assets. Demand should spillover as vacancy in top-tier space continues to shrink and future supply in office and retail remains constrained. Alternative assets are evolving from niche to institutional, but investors should remain disciplined about entry pricing and mindful of the needed operational expertise. With volumes poised for double-digit growth in 2026 amid a durable market recovery, investors can benefit from early positioning and data-driven conviction. | |||
| Follow Me: StripMallGuy on how to make 180k friends and influence deal flow | 06 Jun 2023 | 00:33:02 | |
StripMallGuy (@realEstateTrent) was born two years ago when a real estate professional was looking for a new way to expand his network and his business. Today, the anonymous account is one of the most widely followed real estate handles on Twitter. We caught up with StripMallGuy at ICSC, and he shared insights on using his online presence to create a brand, build relationships and uncover business opportunities. | |||
| The Impossible Dream: How big projects get done—and why many fail | 23 May 2023 | 00:35:17 | |
Oxford professor Bent Flyvbjerg and his team studied more than 16,000 projects—from skyscrapers to high-speed rails to Oscar-winning films—to learn the secrets of their success, and some failures. | |||
| Float On: Hedging interest rate risk in a volatile debt market | 16 May 2023 | 00:37:23 | |
Pensford Financial’s JP Conklin and CBRE’s Kelli Carhart dive deep into the debt capital markets with thoughts on hedging strategies and other valuable insights. | |||