Commercial Real Estate Trends for 2026 

What will define commercial real estate in 2026? Our sector-by-sector outlook series examines the trends and turning points shaping the year ahead.

Explore the insights below to see what you should be watching as the year unfolds.

📌 The Power-First Era: How 2026 Will Remap US Data Center Real Estate

In 2026, data center real estate will be defined by industrial-scale infrastructure buildouts, escalating megawatt requirements and a growing reliance on third-party developers and capital partners to keep pace. But not all markets can scale. Our in-depth analysis is available here.

📌 Coworking in 2026: From Stopgap to Strategy

The coworking outlook for 2026 is being shaped by a simple reality: Hybrid work is no longer experimental—it is structured. Employers are refining return-to-office expectations, employees are recalibrating how and where they work, and landlords are adjusting their strategies accordingly. Read all about these trends here.

📌 What Will Power Retail’s Next Act in 2026?

The U.S. retail real estate sector enters 2026 with another demonstration of resilience. Growth is increasingly concentrated in new and recently renovated properties in prime locations, followed by necessity-based retail, while mid-tier and aging assets struggle to remain competitive amid rising costs and shifting consumer behavior. Read the full analysis here.

📌 What Will Define Industrial’s Next Stage of Growth?

The U.S. industrial market is entering a new phase of growth. After several years of unbridled development, the sector enters 2026 focused on efficiency, power availability and long-term resiliency. Here‘s what to watch.

📌 2026 Office Outlook: Discipline Takes Center Stage

The U.S. office sector is heading into the new year with a clearer sense of direction than at any point in recent years. Today, the sector appears less like an industry exiting crisis and more like one entering a more disciplined, modern and performance-driven era. Read all about the trends shaping the sector in 2026 here.

📌 What’s Ahead for Medical Office in 2026

The medical office sector outperformed in 2025 as investors gravitated toward its steady returns and durable cash flows. What’s next? From demographic tailwinds to policy shifts, here are the trends that will shape the sector in the upcoming year.

📌 2026 Green Building Outlook: From Policy to Proof

The commercial real estate industry is moving toward a new era of green building standards—one where broad climate pledges evolve into verifiable performances. Find out how sustainability will turn measurable this year.