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Exciting New Era

Meet the Commercial Real Estate Development Association

While our name has changed, our mission remains the same: to advance commercial real estate development by connecting professionals, delivering industry-leading education, advocating for policies that support growth and providing the relationships and insights that help our members succeed.

FEATURED REPORT

Electric Grid Reliability and Commercial Real Estate

This brief presents initial findings from Hickey Institute’s ongoing research into electric grid reliability and its implications for commercial real estate (CRE) development and investment.

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Meet the Commercial Real Estate Development Association

Help spread the word! Our launch video tells the story behind the transition to CREDA and the future of commercial real estate development. Sharing the video with colleagues, clients, policymakers and industry partners helps expand awareness of the new brand and build recognition of the association's new name.

Watch the video and share it across your networks.

Upcoming Events

The Commercial Real Estate Development Association is the leading organization for developers, owners.

Events Near You
conference, cold storage, industrial
Sep 01
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Sep 02
I.CON Cold Storage 2026
Dallas, Texas

The first cold storage conference created for industrial real estate developers, I.CON Cold Storage will provide insights from leading professionals about opportunities and challenges in this dynamic sector.

conference, multifamily property, industrial, mixed use, office
Oct 05
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Oct 07
CREDA Conference 2026
Denver, Colorado

The CREDA Conference introduces a dynamic new format that brings together the entire commercial real estate industry for a powerful event. Four tracks. One industry. One powerful experience.

c-suite, conference, technology
Nov 18
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Nov 19
AI in CRE Thought Leadership Summit
Cambridge, Massachusetts

Join an exclusive group of senior commercial real estate developers, owners, investors and industry leaders for a highly interactive one-day summit examining how artificial intelligence is transforming the future of development, investment and operations.

conference
Feb 01
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Feb 03
Chapter Leadership and Legislative Retreat 2027
Washington, District of Columbia

CREDA celebrates and empowers those who step up to lead their local chapter. You motivate volunteers, delegate tasks and manage schedules. You raise awareness, conduct community outreach and demonstrate the value of membership. You contribute your time, your expertise, and your dollars. CREDA provides the annual Chapter Leadership & Legislative Retreat for you.

conference, industrial
Mar 09
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Mar 10
I.CON West 2027: The Industrial Conference
Los Angeles, California

The premier event exclusively focused on the development, operation and expansion of industrial real estate, I.CON is the nation’s largest gathering of industrial real estate professionals. 

conference
Mar 30
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Apr 01
Forums Symposium 2027
Nashville, Tennessee

CREDA Forums Symposium brings together prominent industry professionals from across North America to share best practices, strengthen relationships with fellow Forums partners, and identify how best to capitalize on business opportunities.

DEVELOPMENT MAGAZINE SPOTLIGHT

Gateway vs. Secondary Cities: The New Investor Road Map

Development’s summer issue discusses how secondary and gateway cities currently stack up in the eyes of investors. Also featured: what’s driving a CRE renaissance in the Rust Belt; how purpose-built medical is adding health to the live-work-play model; and the feasibility of redeveloping brownfields into sites for data centers.

Browse the magazine online or download it in PDF format.

Have You Authored a Book?

CREDA members are invited to tell us about a book you’ve authored, its focus, and where it can be purchased. Help us populate a list of CREDA member authors!

Education and Careers

Advance your career in commercial real estate with CREDA’s courses and certificate programs.

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Center for Education

CREDA has developed a series of well-regarded courses and webinars that focus on various specialties within commercial real estate and has assembled a faculty of industry experts to lead course sessions and share real-world experiences.

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CREDA Conferences

There's no better opportunity for you to touch base with your peers and seize the opportunities you'll find at a CREDA Conference.

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Industry Terms and Definitions

Look up office and industrial terms and definitions, and download a complete PDF of the glossary.

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Certificate Programs

Whether you want to further your career or gain a solid understanding of best practices in a different segment of the industry, there's no better way for professional development than by earning a CREDA Certificate of Advanced Study.

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Advantage Series Webinars

CREDA webinars deliver expert insights into the latest research and trends to help you make informed business decisions. Webinars are free for CREDA members. Nonmembers can register for a small fee.

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On-demand Courses

If you would like to deepen your understanding of commercial real estate best practices and applied skills – without committing to a set weekly schedule of courses – look no further than The Center for Education’s On-demand courses.

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Individual Course Modules

Just interested in one or two modules from one of CREDA's on-demand courses? You can now register for individual modules.

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Career Development Overview

Getting in to commercial real estate: learn about the industry and how you can get involved.

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CREDA CHAPTERS

Find The Chapter Closest to you

Along with their national membership, CREDA members simultaneously belong to one of our chapters located throughout North America. Within each chapter, members have increased opportunity to attend educational programs, network with fellow members and participate in legislative affairs efforts.

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