The industrial real estate sector is undergoing significant changes, driven by evolving tenant expectations and technological advancements.

In the inaugural episode of Building Excellence, a CRE podcast, Luci Smith (BOMA International Chair & CEO, Director of Property Management at Link Logistics) joins us and shares her insights on the current state of the industrial logistics market and how property managers can adapt. Discover strategies for leveraging partnerships, the impact of AI, and how to navigate industry challenges to maintain in this dynamic environment.

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This episode is brought to you by Yardi.

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

03:08 Luci's Career Journey in Industrial Real Estate

06:16 Current State of the Industrial Logistics Market

08:38 Leveraging Partnerships in Property Management

11:19 Impact of AI and Data Centers on Industrial Real Estate

13:46 Permitting Reform Advocacy

14:20 Sponsored Message

14:55 BOMA 2026 Conference

15:18 Luci Learning Moment

17:20 A Top Concern in CRE: Workforce

19:52 Bridging Generational Divides with Knowledge Transfer

21:53 Reflections on Her Leadership and Future Advice

24:35 Takeaway: Reinvention in the Industry

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