The podcast, “Reopening the COVID-19 Workplace with Cushman & Wakefield’s Despina Katsikakis,” details best practices on reopening workplaces, including the firm’s Six Feet Office concept that reinforces social distancing, improves air quality, and optimizes workspace. Despina Katsikakis, head of occupier business performance at Cushman & Wakefield, joins the podcast to share  how the future of the office sector will be impacted as a result of the pandemic and how commercial real estate professionals can be proactive in their preparations.

The podcast, “Skender's CTO Stacy Scopano on Modular Construction, Lean Manufacturing,” discusses the growing market for prefabricated construction and how to optimize lean manufacturing to save time and money. Stacy Scopano, Chief technology officer with Skender, a Chicago-based construction firm, joins the podcast.

The podcast, “Southern California’s Response to COVID-19 with Ryan McKenzie, CCIM,” details the challenges and opportunities in the industrial space following the global pandemic. Ryan McKenzie, CCIM, vice president with Kidder Mathews, joins the podcast to discuss how the sector remains strong with low vacancy and persistent demand. McKenzie, a native of Los Angeles, also discusses other pressing topics in CRE like technology, AI, and infrastructure.

The podcast, “Taking Stock of the Data Center Boom with Andy Cvengros, SVP with JLL,” discusses the healthy demand in the sector, challenges in site selection, and how investors and developers can overcome short-term economic headwinds. Andy Cvengros, senior vice president with JLL and a member of the firm’s Technology Solutions Practice, joins the podcast to detail opportunities for commercial real estate professionals in secondary and tertiary markets as the sector continues to expand. Cvengros specializes in acquisition and disposition of heavy infrastructure and data center assets.

The podcast, "Tech’s Vital Role in Returning to the Office with Parkside Realty’s Bob Wislow," details the challenges and opportunities in the office sector amid the delta variant of the coronavirus. Bob Wislow, chairman and CEO of Parkside Realty, a boutique real estate venture in Chicago, discusses his firm’s Fulton East development, a 12-story, 90,000-square-foot office and retail building in the West Loop, a booming work-live-play area in Chicago, and how the property leverages an array of technology to address public health and employee safety concerns. He also highlights aspects of downtown markets to help ensure cities rebound from COVID-19.

The podcast, “The Potential for Big Deals in Smaller Markets with David Wilson, CCIM, VP with Ryan Companie”, outlines the opportunities in rural and smaller markets, specifically in the industrial and warehouse sector. David Wilson, CCIM, Iowa-based vice president of real estate development at Ryan Companies US Inc. and past president of the CCIM Institute, joins the podcast to discuss the challenges in uncertain economic conditions. Wilson uses his experience closing more than $1 billion in transactions for development projects in 15 states to discuss how cooperation and communication are keys in closing large transactions. He also discusses his activity with the CCIM Institute and the value of giving back to the commercial real estate industry.

The podcast, “The Retail Rebound in Commercial Real Estate with Coldwell Banker Commercial's Dan Spiegel”, discusses the retail market’s prospects in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. While shutdowns and public health restrictions have made life difficult for some retail sectors, demand for investment properties looks to remain strong.  Dan Spiegel, managing director at Coldwell Banker Commercial, emphasizes the available opportunities for CRE professionals who can think creatively and find new solutions.

The podcast, “The Value and Versatility of 1031 Exchanges with Scott Saunders, SVP with Asset Preservation Inc.,” discusses the current state of 1031 exchanges and the immense value they provide to commercial real estate and the national economy as a whole. Scott Saunders outlines the many uses of 1031s available to CRE professionals and how the industry can leverage such tools in response to the large-scale changes as a result of COVID-19. Saunders is senior vice president of Asset Preservation Inc., a prominent national firm that specializes in 1031 exchanges.

The podcast, “Using Technology to Build Relationships in CRE with Robert Hand, CCIM”, discusses the state of CRE in the Louisiana market, which has undergone significant changes due to national economic trends and natural disasters. Robert Hand, CCIM, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of technology in distinguishing yourself from the competition and how to illustrate your expertise to both existing and potential clients. Hand is president of Louisiana Commercial Realty, a New Orleans-based firm that operates in all major commercial sectors.