CRE Industries Revealed

In Episode 6 of CRE: Industries Revealed, Anjee Solanki dives into the intricacies of education-based real estate with guest Todd Noel, leader of the Colliers Education practice group. With over 25 years in the industry, Todd shares insights on the unique challenges and growth opportunities within the education sector, from early childhood through higher education. Todd discusses the accelerated changes in education following the pandemic, including a trend toward hybrid and skills-based learning, and how these shifts have influenced real estate needs.

In this episode of CRE: Industries Revealed, Anjee Solanki is joined by Dan Arends and Colin Scarlett of the Colliers Law Firm practice group. Together, they explore the evolving real estate needs of law firms, diving into trends such as office downsizing, hybrid work strategies, and the impact of AI on legal services. The conversation reveals how law firms are balancing profitability, space utilization, and recruitment in a rapidly changing business environment, while also adapting to new expectations from both clients and staff.

This episode of CRE: Industries Revealed focuses on the unique needs and opportunities within the world of life sciences. Host Anjee Solanki catches up with David Burden, Vice Chair and leader of the Colliers Life Sciences Practice Group, as he shares his expertise on the infrastructure, emerging markets, and the critical role of amenities in these highly specialized spaces. Discover how the Colliers Practice Group brings together top talent and resources to deliver tailored solutions for clients in the life sciences industry.

In the third episode of CRE: Industries Revealed, Anjee Solanki talks to Mike Spears, Senior Vice President and Lead of Colliers’ Logistics & Transportation Practice Group. Their conversation spans emerging trends in the logistics and transportation realm, from the rise in digitalization to the growing importance of last-mile delivery and EV transportation. Mike offers expert commentary on how these spaces are changing and addresses the largest challenges his clients are facing when developing new logistics facilities.

In the second episode of CRE: Industries Revealed, Anjee Solanki talks to Rick Kingery, Senior Vice President and Leader of Colliers’ Food & Beverage Practice Group. The group provides a full-scope real estate team dedicated to the needs of businesses involved in the production and distribution of food with team members who specialize in capital markets, labor analytics, supply chain, leasing, and appraising. Their conversation delves into the challenges facing clients, the nuances within the cold storage industry, how changing grocery formats impact food & beverage distribution, and much more.   Listen to the full podcast below or on platform links.

In the first episode of CRE: Industries Revealed, Anjee Solanki talks to Sheena Gohil, Vice Chair and Practice Group Leader of Colliers’ Tenant Advisory Council (TAC). TAC is a global team of expert advisors who provide actionable solutions to clients' complex business and real estate challenges. The discussion explores the shifts in the business landscape, the influence of technology, and how Colliers supports clients with diverse real estate needs.