Trends & insights

Distributed office models could help relieve employee anxiety

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

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

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

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

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

Companies are upping their sustainability game amid the tussle to attract and retain talent

Quiet zones, amenities for parents and gender-neutral facilities are increasingly common for companies seeking to nurture a diverse range of employees.

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

The next normal will include safety ratings and cleanliness councils

Commercial real estate markets are increasingly transparent, although the pace of improvement has slowed

Despite ongoing global economic uncertainty, major institutional investors remain focused on both the social and environmental impact of their strategies.

Industrial NNN properties are especially well-positioned to weather COVID-19

Alternative lenders step up to fill traditional lending gap with more flexibility

Investors double down on defensive strategies in taking a more cautious approach

Governments have been seeking creative solutions for shovel-ready projects

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

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

Apparel companies adjust as coronavirus impacts retail

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

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

Picture-perfect murals have moved from illegal to mainstream as property owners and companies hire graffiti artists

As more people in the U.S. follow the country-to-city shift, it's reshaping and refreshing the urban environment in a number of American cities.

State and local governments are offering major business economic incentives to bring tech companies into their jurisdiction for their high growth and skilled workforce