Trends & insights

Psychological and physical safety needs are driving new design theories

Certifications ranking health in office buildings are cropping up in major real estate markets as COVID raises the stakes on employee wellbeing

As people start to go back to work, here are six ways companies are easing the transition

How COVID-19 has increased interest in air quality testing

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

From light and temperature to ventilation and cleanliness, building health is now more in focus than ever

Smart sensors that allow building performance to be monitored from a distance are helping facilities managers to keep properties in good working order

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

Across the globe, residential properties are increasingly on the radar of investors.

Recent deals globally reflect cautious-but-confident investment strategies

Private debt funds are plugging a gap left by commercial banks as COVID takes its toll

The country’s biggest-ever deal is just one sign of investors seeking to take advantage of fast-expanding cities and market reform

Parallel to the race to create a vaccine is a race to secure warehouses to store them

The pandemic is likely to impact assessments heading into 2021

Hastily enacted regulations addressing a fast-unfolding pandemic have introduced a layer of complexity around leases between tenants and landlords.

High Net Worth and Family Office capital is playing an even bigger part in real estate investment across the globe as private investors seek to take advantage of opportunities emerging from ongoing uncertainty.

Universities are reconsidering their campus experience to address a revenue gap left by dwindling enrolments

Better building standards are among efforts to help the built environment withstand the changing climate

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

With grocery shopping shifting to smaller stores, landlords rush to adapt

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

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

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