REDnews Greater Houston
Industrial Summit 2021
Thursday, December 16, 2021
The Briar Club
Moderator
Travis Warren
Business Development
AmTrust Title
Meredith Cullen
Director
Cushman & Wakefield
12:45 pm
Registration & Networking
1:00 pm
Industrial Real Estate Market Overview
- Market Trends: vacancy rates, absorption, rental rates
- Discussion of tenant needs and how landlords are adapting their properties
- Leasing trends in the market
- Evolving last mile capabilities in Houston
- Technology and emerging robotics impact on industrial real estate
- Which sub-markets are seeing the most expansion, which are struggling?
- Flex industrial space update
1:50 pm
Break & Networking
2:00 pm
Game Changing Economic Development Tools
- Which industrial parks are attracting the most attention? what is the current product mix
- What tools or strategies has your community identified as game changing economic development tools?
- Shovel Ready Site Certification
- Funding Strategies
- Redevelopment and New Development
- Timing the Development Process
- Alternative Development Funding Partnerships
2:50 pm
Break and Networking
3:00 pm
The State of Industrial Development
- Rising construction costs and the effect on development, rents and ability to sign leases
- How to anticipate and meet emerging tenant needs
- Controlling and owning land (past to present nuances, cashing in on owned land)
- Financing development: acquisition, site improvements, infrastructure, lending requirements
- The market for spec, built-to suit
- Future Forecast
3:50 pm
Break and Networking
4:00 pm
Capital Markets and Investment Climate
- Update on recent sale transactions, cap rates and the investment market
- Exit Strategies
- Impact of low interest rates
- New money chasing deals in Houston
- Will the emergence of large portfolio owners change the landscape?
- Is “old” product becoming attractive to buyers as it is in some markets?
5:00 pm
Cocktail Hour: Networking, Hors d'oeuvres and Cash Bar
E.E. Reed Construction, L.P.
Services Provided
Commercial General Contractor
Company Description
Since 1977, E.E. Reed Construction, L.P. has steadily grown to become a contractor recognized for steadfast performance, unparalleled professionalism, and exceptional results. Today, our expertise encompasses virtually every project type including commercial office, value office, corporate interiors, hospitality/residential, industrial, healthcare/research, retail, and institutional.
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Senior Marketing Director,
Texas Operations
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Event Coordinator
713.249.0242
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