Commercial Real Estate Development Association

10/26/2026

Firms are moving from AI experimentation to an enterprise AI strategy. At the CREDA Conference, one developer estimated bandwidth gains of 25% to 30%.
Read more: https://ow.ly/2t4j50ZY75l

10/26/2026

Applications for CREDA Forums are now open through Feb. 11, 2027.
CREDA Forums, our flagship peer-group program, brings together experienced developers, owners, investors and industry professionals in small, confidential groups. Members share best practices, test ideas and work through challenges with peers from markets across North America.
✅ Open to professionals with at least 10 years of related industry experience
✅ Developing Leaders Forums are open to professionals age 35 and under with at least four years of CRE experience
Appointments are made on a rolling basis, so we recommend applying early.
👉 Learn more and apply: https://www.credaglobal.org/forums/join-a-forum

10/23/2026

At the CREDA Conference, a U.S. Department of Energy official outlined support for demand flexibility, on-site generation and storage for large energy loads: https://ow.ly/xt8A50ZY74y

Energy policy, building codes and the nation’s growing demand for electricity are creating both challenges and opportunities for commercial real estate. At th

10/23/2026

Next week, CREDA Global brings government affairs leaders from our Midwest chapters to Kansas City for the Midwest Public Policy Summit.

On Oct. 28, attendees will hear from five policy experts on the issues shaping commercial real estate development across the region:

🔹 The state of commercial real estate in the Midwest
🔹 Freight movement and the supply chain
🔹 The data center debate at the state and local levels
🔹 Meeting growing electricity demand
🔹 Policies affecting affordable housing development

Read more about what's on the agenda and how it builds on last year's Northeast and Canadian summits: https://ow.ly/XkyO51007us

On Oct. 28, CREDA Global will host an invitational summit on state and local public policy issues that affect commercial real estate development. Like the polic

10/23/2026

🚨 CRE leaders: Are you paying competitively? The latest National Real Estate Compensation & Benefits Report is here - and it’s packed with insights to help you attract & retain top talent. https://ow.ly/4aCR50Xrbp8

10/22/2026

From meaningful conversations to memorable moments, the CREDA Conference brought our commercial real estate community together. Take a look back at some highlights and explore the full photo album to see more!

📷 View the full album: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD8g9e

10/22/2026

Construction cost expectations are the most pessimistic since April 2022, according to the Fall 2026 CREDA CRE Sentiment Index. Survey respondents tied rising material costs to energy prices and tariffs, and some cited immigration policy as limiting construction labor. Read the full report: https://ow.ly/ifXR50ZY9VN

10/22/2026

Industry leaders at the CREDA Conference called AI data centers the highest and best use of commercial real estate today, with community support and power access as prerequisites.
Read more: https://ow.ly/kqs150ZY73p

"The cloud rests on concrete," claimed Jason Tolliver, president, Americas logistics and industrial, Cushman & Wakefield – a succinct reminder that the ra

10/22/2026

Landlords and tenants who co-invest in solar and batteries can add capacity and asset value together, according to CREDA Conference speakers.
Read more: https://ow.ly/irvf50ZY72N

10/21/2026

What’s ahead for commercial real estate in 2027?

Today in New York City, CREDA President and CEO Marc Selvitelli joined industry leaders from CoreNet Global and NMHC on the main stage at CREtech for **“2027 Outlook: CRE Leaders on the Challenges, Opportunities, and Predictions Shaping Every Asset Class.”**

The discussion explored the market forces shaping office, industrial, retail and multifamily, where capital and innovation are headed, and the opportunities and risks CRE leaders should be watching in the year ahead.

At CREDA, we’re proud to bring industry leaders together to share insights, navigate challenges and help shape what’s next for commercial real estate.