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Bruce Duncan, president and CEO of First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: FR), joined REIT.com for a CEO Spotlight video interview at REITWeek 2016: NAREIT’s Investor Forum at the Waldorf Astoria New York.
First Industrial owns and operates industrial real estate for multinational corporations and regional customers in major markets across North America.
Duncan discussed the firm’s current development pipeline and the outlook for leasing.
Phil Hawkins, president and CEO of DCT Industrial Trust (NYSE: DCT), joined REIT.com for a video interview at REITWeek 2016: NAREIT’s Investor Forum at the Waldorf Astoria New York.
DCT acquires, develops, leases and manages bulk distribution and light industrial properties located in high-volume markets in the United States.
While e-commerce is a major driver of the company’s fundamentals, Hawkins said demand “across all industry verticals is good…frankly, it’s never been better in my career.”
Michael Landy, president and CEO of Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corp. (NYSE: MNR), joined REIT.com for a CEO Spotlight video interview at REITWeek 2016: NAREIT’s Investor Forum at the Waldorf Astoria New York.
Monmouth specializes in net-leased industrial properties subject to long-term leases. The portfolio consists of 96 properties in 30 states.
In the latest episode of the NAREIT Podcast, Eric Frankel, analyst with Green Street Advisors, discussed the latest developments in the industrial real estate market.
Amid a choppy global economic outlook, demand for industrial real estate has remained strong. Economic indicators suggest demand for space should be “fair to good,” but it has actually been “great,” according to Frankel.
Bruce Duncan, president and CEO of First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: FR), joined REIT.com for a CEO Spotlight video interview at REITWorld 2015: NAREIT’s Annual Convention for All Things REIT at the Wynn Las Vegas.
First Industrial owns industrial real estate in major markets across the United States.
Duncan said he is “very encouraged” by industry fundamentals heading into 2016. During the third quarter, First Industrial’s occupancy rate increased to 95.5 percent from 95.1 percent, he said.
Phil Hawkins, CEO of DCT Industrial Trust, Inc. (NYSE: DCT), joined REIT.com for a CEO Spotlight video interview at REITWorld 2015: NAREIT’s Annual Convention for All Things REIT at the Wynn Las Vegas.
DCT focuses on bulk distribution and light industrial properties located in high-volume distribution markets in the United States.
Hawkins discussed the trends he sees in industrial real estate regarding supply and demand.
“I feel excellent. I’m very bullish on our business,” he said.
Ben Butcher, chairman, president and CEO of STAG Industrial, Inc. (NYSE: STAG), joined REIT.com for a CEO Spotlight video interview at REITWorld 2015: NAREIT’s Annual Convention for All Things REIT at the Wynn Las Vegas.
STAG focuses on single-tenant, industrial properties throughout the United States.
Butcher reflected on the current state of the economy.
Benjamin Butcher, president and CEO of STAG Industrial, Inc. (NYSE: STAG), joined REIT.com for a CEO Spotlight video interview during REITWeek 2015: NAREIT’s Investor Forum, held in New York.
STAG is a Boston-based REIT focused on the acquisition and operation of single-tenant, industrial properties throughout the United States.
Butcher told REIT.com that the dynamics for favorable leasing conditions have improved during the last year.
Denny Oklak, chairman and CEO of Duke Realty Corp. (NYSE: DRE), joined REIT.com for a CEO Spotlight video interview during REITWeek 2015: NAREIT’s Investor Forum, held in New York.
With bulk distribution facilities now making up more than 70 percent of Duke’s portfolio, Oklak provided an overview of industrial market fundamentals.
“The industrial business is really very good at this time,” he said. Oklak noted that Duke’s in-service occupancy rates within its bulk industrial portfolios are at almost 97 percent.
