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Landlords race to improve air quality in buildings

How COVID-19 has increased interest in air quality testing

September 22

Why COVID-19 is driving demand for real-time data

Big data is front and center across a real estate industry hungry for insights

September 17

PODCAST—Is data the new oil?

The demand for data centers is rapidly expanding, thanks to COVID-19. Everything from business meetings and happy hours to grocery shopping and moviegoing—are now experienced virtually

Research September 17

PODCAST: Why these companies are betting on a future with offices

Australia Post, Facebook, among companies committing to new space in big cities

September 08

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Why green roofs are a must-have for modern cities

Traditionally given over to ventilation shafts or solar panels, today’s rooftops are increasingly becoming green spaces as part of a drive towards cleaner cities

September 23

Landlords race to improve air quality in buildings

How COVID-19 has increased interest in air quality testing

September 22

Why COVID-19 is driving demand for real-time data

Big data is front and center across a real estate industry hungry for insights

September 17

PODCAST: Why these companies are betting on a future with offices

Australia Post, Facebook, among companies committing to new space in big cities

September 08

Domestic investors boost real estate markets

Countries with deep domestic pools of capital outperformed the broader market in the first half of the year.

September 04

How COVID-19 is accelerating adoption of digital twins in offices

Virtual models support remote monitoring and foster a safe environment for re-entry

September 02

COVID-19 Impact: Offices will find a new purpose

How the global pandemic changed the workplace and is defining a new purpose of the office.

Research September 01

How AI is trimming the fat in foodservice

Artificial intelligence may be in its infancy in the foodservice industry but it’s got huge potential

August 26

Why landlords are teaming up with flex space operators

Partnerships are bringing space and service together as flexible space demand surges

August 24

Can online shopping help save malls?

How landlords are making shopping centers part of the supply chain

August 18

How COVID-19 is changing workplace design

New health standards have companies adapting offices with a focus on tech

August 13

How are flex-space operators adapting to the current market

Challenging office market forces operators to adapt their business models

August 14

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Landlords race to improve air quality in buildings

How COVID-19 has increased interest in air quality testing

September 22

How COVID-19 is changing workplace design

New health standards have companies adapting offices with a focus on tech

August 13

Office leases are getting shorter

Coronavirus is amplifying demand for more flexible commercial real estate

July 13

Office workers' biggest concern? Commuting

Distributed office models could help relieve employee anxiety

July 10

Workplace apps update for the post-COVID office

As COVID-19 forces companies to rethink their office space and culture, workplaces apps are adapting to include new features and information

June 16

How companies are striking a new balance between office life and remote working

After the great home working experiment caused by COVID-19, companies of all sizes are now reassessing their stance on working from home.

June 01

How COVID-19 is accelerating the move to hands-free workplaces

Contactless technology is set to play a bigger part in the re-entry to the workplace as COVID-19 restrictions ease

May 20

Re-opening buildings as cities come back to life

Re-opening buildings to employees takes careful planning and ongoing risk management

May 13

How companies are supporting employees during COVID-19

Organizations launch programs that address mental, physical, and emotional health

May 05

Why companies are looking to data in the return to office life

Workplace data is bringing customised insights into how companies can best keep their employees safe as offices reopen their doors.

April 29

How natural materials are taking root in the workplace

From living walls to stone floors, natural materials are becoming more widely used in the workplace.

April 22

How robots in China are helping make buildings safer

Automation and proptech have been in focus during the COVID-19 outbreak

April 17

Why COVID-19 is driving demand for real-time data

Big data is front and center across a real estate industry hungry for insights

September 17

PODCAST: Why these companies are betting on a future with offices

Australia Post, Facebook, among companies committing to new space in big cities

September 08

Domestic investors boost real estate markets

Countries with deep domestic pools of capital outperformed the broader market in the first half of the year.

September 04

How COVID-19 is accelerating adoption of digital twins in offices

Virtual models support remote monitoring and foster a safe environment for re-entry

September 02

Why landlords are teaming up with flex space operators

Partnerships are bringing space and service together as flexible space demand surges

August 24

Can online shopping help save malls?

How landlords are making shopping centers part of the supply chain

August 18

How are flex-space operators adapting to the current market

Challenging office market forces operators to adapt their business models

August 14

Global commercial real estate markets feel impact of COVID-19

Investment volumes decline sharply amid caution, ongoing uncertainty

August 11

How better data is pushing alternative real estate into the mainstream

Growing investor interest and increased transparency in the alternatives sector are self-reinforcing

July 31

Major deal highlights international demand for Europe student housing

Investors are looking beyond the current uncertainty in the higher education market caused by COVID-19, but achieving scale is a challenge

July 29

Blockchain was set to transform real estate. What happened?

Years after the initial hype, hurdles encountered when implementing the technology so far have proven too high

July 23

Hotels plan for a COVID-19-informed future

The next normal will include safety ratings and cleanliness councils

July 16

Why green roofs are a must-have for modern cities

Traditionally given over to ventilation shafts or solar panels, today’s rooftops are increasingly becoming green spaces as part of a drive towards cleaner cities

September 23

How AI is trimming the fat in foodservice

Artificial intelligence may be in its infancy in the foodservice industry but it’s got huge potential

August 26

Why vertical farming is on the up

Investors and supermarket chains are becoming increasingly involved in the niche sector

August 12

COVID-19 accelerates technology adoption in seniors housing

Investment in health and safety tech helps industry prepare for the “silver tsunami”

July 28

Retail goes contact-free as COVID-19 restrictions lift

Retailers invest in touchless technology, expecting longer-term shifts in consumer behavior

June 23

How cities mobilized to convert spaces into COVID-19 care facilities

While the need for more hospital beds has slowed, cities are now better prepared for a potential second wave of coronavirus

June 02

How COVID-19 is changing the fashion world

Apparel companies adjust as coronavirus impacts retail

May 27

Virtual lecture halls or hopes for campus life? How colleges plan to reopen during COVID-19

E-learning, traffic patterns and off-campus housing are all part of complex strategies to bring students back

May 21

Is COVID-19 bringing virtual real estate tours into the mainstream?

Virtual property tours are offering investors and occupiers a way through restrictions on site visits during the COVID-19 pandemic

April 27

How COVID-19 is changing the grocery business

Grocers are adapting to meet online and in-store demand as people shelter in place

April 09

PODCAST: How COVID-19 is inspiring new ideas in food retail

Quarantine measures are forcing landlords and retailers to think outside the box

April 02

How cities are confronting climate change

Maintaining strong economic growth in Southeast Asia means preparing for rising sea levels

March 13

PODCAST—Is data the new oil?

The demand for data centers is rapidly expanding, thanks to COVID-19. Everything from business meetings and happy hours to grocery shopping and moviegoing—are now experienced virtually

Research September 17

PODCAST— Top concern for parents re-entering the office? Childcare

How employers can help working parents juggle the demands of work and distance learning this fall

Research August 28

Podcast—What’s blocking blockchain?

People were excited about having a speedy, streamlined, secure way to log all real estate transactions. So what’s holding blockchain back?

Research August 25

PODCAST - How telehealth is changing healthcare real estate

Pandemic-related factors have accelerated trends in healthcare and created a surge in telehealth and telemedicine

Research August 24

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COVID-19 Impact: Offices will find a new purpose

How the global pandemic changed the workplace and is defining a new purpose of the office.

Research September 01

2020 Forecast Series: Balancing school and office, Part 2

The next phase of the global pandemic has employers wondering how to manage their return-to-work strategy. It should include flexibility for working parents.

Research August 26

Canada industrial outlook - Q2 2020

Vacancy edges up but industrial fundamentals remain very strong

Research August 12

Canada investment outlook - Mid-year 2020

The Canadian commercial real estate investment market is in a holding pattern, with tenants re-evaluating their space needs and landlords struggling to assess the value of their spaces.

Research August 12