Trends & Insights

Leading women in real estate share their thoughts on what is needed to address recent impacts on equality

It’s getting on for a year since remote work became a mainstream part of working life

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

Traditional cleaning methods are being upgraded amid heightened expectations around hygiene

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

With women leaving in droves, there’s an increasing focus on flexible work policies

Psychological and physical safety needs are driving new design theories

Fewer funds, but with more capital, points to strategic transformation in commercial real estate

Last year flexible space appeared to be a high-profile casualty of the pandemic, but it’s coming back strong as the world adopts new styles of work

High pricing in established markets sees investors branch out

As Europe starts looking to life after lockdown, open air hospitality venues are set to be in high demand

New research shows buildings classified as “healthy” command higher rents

Partnerships top investors’ priority lists amid pandemic travel restrictions

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

Following a year like no other, the UK real estate industry is changing fast across all sectors

The location of micro-fulfilment centres is a key factor when time is of the essence for a new generation of delivery firms

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

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

E-commerce, already on an upward trajectory, is set to play a bigger part than ever in this year’s seasonal spending

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

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

With remote working now mainstream, hotels are increasingly offering empty rooms as individual office space for the day