What will shape commercial real estate in 2026?
A sector-by-sector outlook examines the key trends, inflection points, and strategic shifts expected to define the year ahead.
Explore the insights below to understand what to watch as 2026 unfolds.
Industrial 2026: Defining the Next Stage of Growth
The U.S. industrial market is entering a new phase. After years of rapid development, the sector is shifting its focus toward efficiency, power availability, and long-term resilience. Click here to read about the critical factors shaping industrial’s next chapter.
Office Outlook 2026: Discipline Takes Center Stage
As the new year begins, the U.S. office sector has more clarity than it has had in years. Rather than emerging from crisis, the market is transitioning into a more disciplined, modern, and performance-driven era. Click here to discover the trends redefining office in 2026.
Medical Office In 2026: What’s Ahead
Medical office properties delivered strong performance in 2025, attracting investors seeking stable returns and durable cash flows. Looking ahead, demographic trends and policy developments will play a central role. Click here to explore what’s next for the sector in the year ahead.
Green Building 2026 Outlook: From Policy to Proof
Commercial real estate is entering a new phase of sustainability—one that moves beyond aspirational climate commitments toward measurable, verifiable outcomes. Click here to learn how green building standards are evolving and what that means for 2026.
Source: CPE
