Trends & Insights

Workplace
How are companies supporting work-life balance in hybrid working?

Agreeing clear work hours and supporting health and wellbeing will help to keep employees at the top of their game

November 17
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Workplace
How are green leases supporting real estate’s decarbonization drive?

More companies are now looking to take tangible steps towards cutting carbon

October 21
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Workplace
5 ways companies are helping employees return to the office

Ensuring the mental and physical wellbeing of staff is key for successful hybrid working

October 19
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Workplace
5 big data challenges holding companies back

Businesses are looking at how to better tap the potential of big data and proptech

September 16
Workplace
Workers struggle with Delta "whiplash"

Given the ups and downs of COVID-19, a delayed or reversed return to the office is affecting employees.

September 16
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Workplace
Can hybrid working help to make companies more inclusive?

Technology that enables people to work from anywhere can help attract a more diverse workforce with different perspectives

September 01
Hybrid Workplace
Workplace
Why hybrid workplace pilots are taking off

Companies are starting small in order to see what works for employees

August 16
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Workplace
Return to work? It looks different across companies and regions

Different approaches take into account employee preferences and regulations.

July 29
Workplace
How AR can train workers during a labor shortage

Data centers are facing labor shortages. Augmented Reality is being used to train new workers without the risk of them making mistakes while learning that could take down the cloud.

July 27
Workplace
White collar workers are languishing. Can office design help?

Companies look to new types of spaces for mental health benefits.

July 16
Why co-working spaces are popping up on campus
Workplace
Why co-working spaces are popping up on campus

Universities are looking to partner with flexible space providers amid a revenue crunch

July 13
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Workplace
Why 40% of workers want to leave their job

Burnout, purpose, and wellness are top of mind after a tumultuous year

July 06
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Investor
Why real estate M&A is on the rise

A hunt for scale and sector expertise is driving an uptick in deal volumes

November 24
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Investor
Global real estate investment hits new high

Investors are citing economic confidence for year-to-date volumes’ move beyond pre-pandemic levels

November 12
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Investor
Where global investors are setting up new offices

Investors are opening fresh real estate operations across Asia Pacific in a bid for resilience

October 29
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Investor
Real estate’s green agenda is turning to waste management

Limiting landfill trips is a growing part of businesses’ overall sustainability efforts

October 28
Investor
PODCAST: How automation is reshaping the logistics job market

In a tech-driven world, some very human skills are seen making a big difference

October 22
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Investor
Will California’s solar panel requirements pave the way for other states?

Solar panels will be required on new commercial buildings by 2023.

October 19
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Investor
Investors turn to student housing as in-person learning returns

Returning confidence and a hunt for yield is pushing deal volumes higher

October 12
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Investor
Luxury hotels hold their appeal for real estate investors

Investors are homing in on luxury hotels as resurgent international travel boosts the hospitality sector

October 07
Investor
How office leasing is moving into the digital age

After years of lagging residential markets, commercial real estate is turning to digital solutions

September 10
Investor
Why the movie industry is a hot ticket for real estate investors

Swelling demand for studio space is bringing the bricks behind film sets into the spotlight

September 08
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Investor
PODCAST: How logistics is facing future disruptions

From technology to real estate footprints, companies are prioritizing resilience

September 06
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Investor
How industrial developers are raising the game on sustainability

Transport is being factored into the overall carbon footprint of warehouses

September 06
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Cities
Why timber buildings are on the rise

Recent projects are laying the foundation for making timber construction more mainstream

November 26
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Cities
Four ways new COP26 commitments impact real estate

Real estate needs to act swiftly to limit global warming and mitigate the effects of climate change

November 17
How the infrastructure bill can begin funding state and local projects
Cities
How the infrastructure bill can begin funding state and local projects

Watch for clean energy and grid-related investments and incentives for public-private partnerships (P3s).

November 16
Supply Chain
Cities
Larger shopping budgets amid a holiday of shortages

Retail and industrial properties encounter labor shortages, revenge shopping.

November 09
Cities
Why green rooftops are sprouting around the world

Roofs are increasingly becoming green spaces as part of a drive towards cleaner cities

November 03
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Cities
How greenness is defining cities

As cities become bigger and denser, green spaces are boosting their resilience and making them more attractive places to live

November 03
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Cities
How are companies moving the needle on sustainability reporting?

Companies with ambitious decarbonization goals are aiming for consistent, transparent data

October 20
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Cities
How is real estate innovating to cut embodied carbon?

New design techniques and building materials are helping to cut embodied carbon

October 12
Cities
4 ways parking garages are prepping for fewer cars

Developers are planning for a high-tech future that requires greater flexibility.

October 05
Cities
How digital mapping is becoming a real estate game-changer

Investors and occupiers have never had such an array of information to aid them in their decision making

October 04
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Cities
Pandemic fuels record growth of hyperscale data centers

There are now 659 data centers operated by hyperscale providers.

September 23
People are walking in the office
Cities
Why universities are teaming up with businesses

Innovation districts are building communities beyond the classroom

September 13
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Cities
Greater Golden Horseshoe Life Science outlook - Q4 2021

The Toronto-Golden Horseshoe Area is poised to become one of North America’s up-and-coming life science hubs. What needs to happen for the region to realize its potential?

Research November 25
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Canada retail holiday survey 2021

With larger spending budgets, Canadians are making a big return to shopping centres and brick-and-mortar retail stores this holiday season.

Research November 21
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Canada construction outlook - Q4 2021

Construction industry grapples with cost pressures as labour and material shortages test builders

Research November 14
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Cities
Canada industrial insights - Q3 2021

Canada’s industrial market continues to be red hot in all regions

Research November 04
Canada retail insight reports - Fall 2021

A strong summer reopening boosts retail foot traffic

Research October 07
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Canada investment outlook - Mid-year 2021

Canadian investment market rides strong rebound into the summer

Research September 16
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Shaping the Future of Work: Four Foundational Truths

The work and lifestyle trends that have reached mass adoption years ahead of schedule have not only proven themselves to be better for business and workers, but also good for society and the environment.

Research September 07
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Canada real estate outlook - Mid-year 2021

Strong macroeconomic fundamentals and high vaccination rates in the Canadian population point to a bright outlook

Research September 02
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Canada debt outlook - Q3 2021

Accommodative monetary policy and a strong rebound continue to drive debt liquidity

Research September 02