Everything from a simple oversight to a sophisticated malware exploit could prove costly.

There doesn’t appear to be any slowdown in the demand for this product type, particularly with the increasing use of technology and the growth of remote working.

Many specialty REITs have seen double-digit FFO growth in 2018 versus the broader REIT market.

Pressures within the sector are already being felt.

A good sub-market for a value-add play should show a difference of several hundred dollars between the cost of renting a new, luxury apartment and the cost of renting an older unit.

The importance of sustainability in commercial real estate as a growth engine is now recognized by market participants both on the equity and on the debt side.

The most important thing developers and contractors can do to minimize risk is to include clear contractual roadmaps for addressing eventualities such as price increases on raw materials.