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

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 impact of the coronavirus is pushing landlords and retailers to renegotiate leases

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

Real estate developers are converting large retail centres into warehouses as landlords grapple with online shopping

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.

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

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

Global leaders gather to discuss overcoming the challenges

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

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

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