Trends & Insights

Companies are using their buying power to drive social change

Workforce expectations have shifted significantly in the last year amid a surge in remote working

A wave of upgrades are coming for outdated offices as tenants demand quality

Asia learned the hard way on how to address “sick-building syndrome” so now the rest of the world doesn’t have to

Companies are launching a growing range of initiatives to show employees they care about their health and wellbeing

A landmark survey shows flexible policies will endure post pandemic, pushing companies to reshape offices for a modern workforce

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

Partnerships top investors’ priority lists amid pandemic travel restrictions

Implications of blockchain technology in Real Estate

Phasing out gas and diesel from buildings is one big way property owners can hit environmental targets

Leasing activity, business confidence keeps market upbeat

Flexible office space is back, but it’s looking different than before

Many companies coming to the end of their leases are delaying big moves until pandemic uncertainty settles

Recent deals show how key players in real estate investment are reshaping their portfolios

Retailers and mall landlords are scaling digital efforts after a year where brick-and-mortar operations took a hit

While the global pandemic was dominating headlines in 2020, airports were getting a makeover and investment funds were taken to task over climate change

Cold storage boxes and freezer farms are only part of the picture

Supply chains brace for shipping challenges as online shopping becomes the norm

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

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