Trends & insights

Psychological and physical safety needs are driving new design theories

Companies are turning to a growing range of metrics to measure how well the modern workplace supports employee needs and performance

The first net zero warehouses are opening for business as the industrial and logistics sector ramps up its sustainability efforts

As investors and large corporates rethink their office portfolios, new metrics are being used to analyse their current space and ensure they’re fit for purpose

How COVID-19 has increased interest in air quality testing

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

Distributed office models could help relieve employee anxiety

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

Recent deals globally reflect cautious-but-confident investment strategies

Government backing for offshore wind has put the focus on a sector able to offer investors secure revenue streams

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

Today’s care homes sector is in a similar place to where student housing was five years ago: a fragmented market in need of modernisation and investment

Greater consideration is being given to sustainability efforts in house as momentum towards net zero emissions builds

Real estate investors in Europe are faced with the prospect of more uncertainty during the winter months

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.

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

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

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

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

As the holiday season kicks off in Europe, many people are staying closer to home this year