Duke Realty recently announced that it had amended and restated its $1.2 billion unsecured revolving credit facility that includes an incremental reduction in borrowing costs if certain sustainability linked metrics are achieved each year. This is part of Duke Realty’s greater strategy and commitment to its ESG goals. This announcement received attention from S&P Global… Continue Reading
On April 12, 2021, Dallas Business Journal published an article, Dallas-Fort Worth projected to be No. 1 industrial market in U.S. this year — and No. 2 isn’t close, about the market’s outlook and optimistic future for industrial real estate. It’s expected that more than 27 million in industrial real estate space will be delivered… Continue Reading
Bisnow recently outlined how the pandemic has adversely impacted the construction industry in its article Construction’s Woes Start To Hit This Surging Real Estate Sector. The article also addressed how rising materials costs and supply chain disruptions are generating further impacts that are now impacting the commercial real estate industry. “Duke Realty Corp. Senior Vice… Continue Reading
People stay at a company for many reasons. One thing I admire about Duke Realty is that we consistently do the “right” thing. We do the right thing by showing our associates that we value them and are committed to making our culture one of the best places to work in the commercial real estate… Continue Reading
California Buildings News recently interviewed Jim Connor, Duke Realty chairman and CEO on the company’s investment strategy in California. The Q&A, Logistics Facilities Booming in California Due to Shopping Shifts & Pandemic-Driven E-Commerce, is featured in the Q1 2021 edition of the publication. “We have made and continue to make significant investments in California. In… Continue Reading
Addressing the pandemic-driven spike in e-commerce activity and its impact on the logistics industry, Bisnow interviewed Duke Realty Chairman and CEO, Jim Connor for a feature article on international e-commerce growth. The article, International E-Commerce Growth A Wild Card For U.S. Industrial Demand, published on February 22, 2021 shares Connor’s insights on industry trends. Connor… Continue Reading
As a company with offices in cities across the country and with associates working in many different types of roles, helping associates feel connected and part of the same team is an important challenge especially in the midst of a pandemic. Employee engagement is strongly linked with job satisfaction, productivity, and motivation. Engaged associates help… Continue Reading
Jim Conner, Duke Realty chairman and CEO appeared on the December 30, 2020 edition of Worldwide Exchange on CNBC. Connor shared his expertise on industrial real estate trends and how ecommerce is impacting the commercial real estate industry. Click here to go to interview on the CNBC Worldwide Exchange website.
In 2020, with COVID-19 a continuing concern for communities nationwide, maintaining good health has probably never been more important—or more challenging. Thankfully, our associates—and members of our associate-led wellness council—have risen to the challenge. For more than a decade, our Duke Realty wellness programs have been helping our associates be healthier and happier—leading to higher… Continue Reading
This is the year that we wish would come to an end. Unfortunately, the end of this year doesn’t mean an end to a deadly global pandemic, politically charged divisions or heightened racial tensions fueled by injustice, disparities and hate speech. While we can’t control a virus, we can control the spread by wearing masks… Continue Reading
