Trends & Insights

A new survey shows people want more of their previous office life back

As people head back to the office, technology is having to work harder to help colleagues connect

U.S. infrastructure plan would encourage companies to construct onsite daycare

Leading women in real estate share their thoughts on what is needed to address recent impacts on equality

It’s getting on for a year since remote work became a mainstream part of working life

Workforce expectations have shifted significantly in the last year amid a surge in remote working

Asia learned the hard way on how to address “sick-building syndrome” so now the rest of the world doesn’t have to

Companies are launching a growing range of initiatives to show employees they care about their health and wellbeing

As demand rises for green-focused investment vehicles, more work is needed to make sure buildings hit the mark

A swathe of capital-raising and resurgence of hotel sales highlight investor optimism for the sector’s recovery

Investment boom comes amid businesses running short of warehouse space

Get an economist’s take on the hot-button topic and its impact on real estate markets

Fewer funds, but with more capital, points to strategic transformation in commercial real estate

Last year flexible space appeared to be a high-profile casualty of the pandemic, but it’s coming back strong as the world adopts new styles of work

New research shows buildings classified as “healthy” command higher rents

Partnerships top investors’ priority lists amid pandemic travel restrictions

New innovations are helping to reduce carbon emissions and cut energy use

Retailers see positive momentum in reduced cases, vaccine adoption and spring weather

The location of micro-fulfilment centres is a key factor when time is of the essence for a new generation of delivery firms

While the global pandemic was dominating headlines in 2020, airports were getting a makeover and investment funds were taken to task over climate change

Cold storage boxes and freezer farms are only part of the picture

Supply chains brace for shipping challenges as online shopping becomes the norm

During the economic downturn, companies are looking closely at cost savings from doing good

Global leaders gather to discuss overcoming the challenges