Reshoring, rising power demands, and sustainable design are transforming the industrial real estate.

Tim Elam, Managing Director of Scannell Properties, joins Host Ozzie Nelson and Practice Strategy leader, Adam Bortz, to explore how developers are staying competitive through future-proofing, site versatility, and energy strategies. From shifting regulations and power availability to the rise of cold storage and manufacturing tenants, this conversation unpacks how to design adaptable buildings that meet evolving market needs.

Tim explains how developments like obtaining land approvals, utilizing new types of energy, and constructing data centers are transforming industrial buildings and how to prepare for the future.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Industrial real estate
• future proofing
• speculative development
• manufacturing facilities
• on-site power generation
• cold storage
• reshoring
• entitlement strategy
• data centers
• Foreign trade zones
• bonded warehouses
• adaptive reuse
• sustainability

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Success comes from making smart moves, forming tight collaborations, and keeping tenants front and center.

In today’s episode, Eric Schlameuss and Joseph Schirripa join Ozzie Nelson to talk about how top office spaces can transition toward hotel-style vibes and flexible design. They unpack the hurdles of office-to-housing conversions and the hidden potential in underused “zombie buildings.”

Tune in to find out how you can decide whether to upgrade, repurpose, or walk away from aging office properties.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• office conversions
• aging properties
• residential transformation
• zombie buildings
• tenant experience
• market demand
• portfolio diversification
• marketing strategy
• amenity-rich assets
• building compliance
• tenant demand
• hospitality-style amenities

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What if healthcare spaces could seamlessly evolve to meet the needs of both patients and staff?

Ozzie Nelson sits down with Haroula Norden, COO of Boca Raton Regional Hospital, and Cheryl Lawrence Spiegler, Senior Interior Designer at Nelson Worldwide, to explore how intentional design is shaping the future of healthcare. They discuss the growing demand for flexible, patient-centered spaces that enhance efficiency while maintaining a welcoming environment. From balancing innovation with budget constraints to incorporating sustainability and adaptability into healthcare facilities, this conversation uncovers the key strategies that drive smarter, more effective design solutions. With real-world examples, they highlight how thoughtful planning creates long-term value for healthcare systems and the communities they serve.

The discussion makes one thing clear—when healthcare spaces are designed with flexibility, efficiency, and patient experience in mind, they don’t just serve today’s needs, they prepare for the future. 🎙️✨

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Flexibility in healthcare design
• Future-proofing facilities
• Balancing innovation with budget constraints
• Community-centered design
• Operational efficiency
• Staff and patient experience
• Green building initiatives
• Trends in outpatient and freestanding clinics

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