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Real Estate and Innovative Tech: A Love Story

NOOS Lab’s Matthieu Merchadou Melki and Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr’s Louis Archambault evaluate how emerging technologies influence the industry. The two also share their predictions for the future of real estate development.

The Architecture of the Exotic: Designing Luxury Resorts

Nunzio Marc DeSantis Architects specializes exclusively in hospitality design. In a conversation with CPE, he delves into the current meaning of luxury and whether the architecture of holiday resorts grows organically from a sense of place.

Michelle Burrell, manager, Servcorp

Inside a Female-Led Global CRE Business

Michelle Burrell, Servcorp’s center manager at One World Trade Center, discusses her evolution from receptionist to executive in a company that employs 90 percent women. Servcorp has made it a goal to help women advance in a male-dominated industry.

The Tech Office Saga: Silicon Valley vs. San Francisco

Transwestern’s Derek Cuschieri and Jack Seymour touch on the expanding tech presence in Silicon Valley and San Francisco, and the price companies and employees pay to stay cool in the sector’s hottest hubs.

What’s Next for Jacksonville’s Hot Industrial Market

Colliers International Executive Vice President Guy Preston discusses the factors driving industrial investment and development in the Florida metro.

Self Storage Closeup: The Millennial Factor

Jeffrey Norman, vice president at Extra Space Storage, provides insight on how self storage properties appeal to Millennials, and discusses how this generation might influence the industry.

Building the Health-Care Experience of the Future

Daina Pitzenberger, Transwestern’s senior vice president, talks about the importance of technology and regulations in the transformation of the industry, as well as growth opportunities in the sector.

The Next Level in Hotel Fitness Facilities

Guests’ expectations when it comes to hotel gyms have changed and hospitality brands were quick to respond. Hilton New Orleans’ Mark Volterre and Four Seasons Dallas’ Josh Biard discuss the new wave of fitness amenities—from customized apps to pickleball courts.

Jacksonville’s Office Market Is Coming Into Its Own

Michael Loftin, executive vice president with JLL, discussed how far Jacksonville’s office sector has come since the Great Recession and named the main factors behind its growth.

Warehouse Industry’s Move to the City

Transwestern’s Walter Byrd discusses what drives industrial users and retailers to the urban core, the challenges that come along with this move, as well as the hottest urban warehouse markets.