Data centers have rapidly reshaped the landscape of U.S. office construction, now representing a major share of spending and signaling a long-term shift in commercial real estate investment priorities. As of 2024, data centers accounted for 32% of new office construction spending in the U.S., a dramatic increase from just 5% a decade ago. […] The post Data Center Construction Spending Soars first appeared on LightNOW.| LightNOW
Traditional employment models are transforming into a dynamic, flexible system now known as the blended workforce. This evolution challenges old norms, such as long-term, full-time employment at a single company and offices filled exclusively with permanent staff, by integrating a variety of talent sources and technological advancements. A blended workforce is defined by the […] The post What To Know About The “Blended Workforce” first appeared on LightNOW.| LightNOW
Demand for U.S. industrial space—especially in the warehouse sector—fell for the first time in fifteen years during the second quarter of 2025, signaling a dramatic shift in commercial real estate dynamics since the pandemic-era boom. This decline was marked by an 11.3 million square foot contraction in the second quarter alone, with total net| LightNOW
