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

How health concerns and cost savings are making long-term changes to the business trip

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

Small homes in Asia Pacific and generally missing colleagues are cited as a top reasons why the generation is itching for office life

Coronavirus is amplifying demand for more flexible commercial real estate

People are adapting to both temporary and permanent changes at work due to COVID-19

With more companies looking to reduce their carbon footprint, their energy strategies play a big part in achieving their targets

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

Proliferate work-from-home policies and key infrastructure shed new light on office properties outside major business districts

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

Real estate businesses are tuning in to environmental and social needs. But is it here to stay?

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.

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

China’s capital set for a further boost with planned free trade zone status dedicated to the digital economy and service sector

While some smart cities projects hitting hurdles, China’s are racing to the front of the pack

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

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

Asia’s cities are leading the charge on employing super-fast internet speeds

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

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

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