Both homes and offices are getting smarter thanks to rapidly advancing technology – although not at the same pace.

With workplace stress and burnout a growing issue for companies, good office design can boost wellbeing and help employees to stay on top of their job.

Service and technology are reaching new levels in the office to enable a happier and more efficient workforce

With the open-plan office now ubiquitous, a growing variety of workplace pods are being rolled in to bring a greater level of privacy.

Disruption has been upending business models for decades, but now there are no excuses to be unprepared. Here are five tips from experts on staying disruptive to avoid disruption in the digital age.

Air conditioning is the fastest-growing use of energy, with 30 percent coming from commercial buildings

With tech tools becoming an integral part of the modern workplace, apps could soon be a crucial way for employers to keep their employees engaged – and for landlords to retain their tenants.

New digital platforms are coming to the fore in facilities management – and they’re set to shake up traditional ways of running a building

With flexible workspace in the spotlight as never before, there’s a growing urgency to identify which models work best

Portfolios of food-related retail assets are changing hands as investors search for reliable income sources.

Following in Mario Draghi’s footsteps, Europe’s economic stimulus policies under Christine Lagarde look set to continue.

Flexibility isn’t just a buzzword for today’s retail investors – it’s essential for them to thrive in a rapidly changing omnichannel world if they’re to maximise returns.

The global coliving sector is cementing its status among income-seeking investors with high profile deals.

As real estate investors question how much longer the current extended cycle has to run and fixed rates remain low, investors are viewing their existing portfolios with refinancing in mind.

International investors continue to flock to Europe but their strategies are changing in line with the times.

The repercussions of reduced emissions regulation are providing opportunities for logistics investors around the world’s secondary ports.

With free returns an engrained expectation among today’s shoppers, there’s growing pressure for retailers to get their returns process right.

Innovative cities are tackling common problems and becoming increasingly competitive

Hotel guests can check in via phone and even choose their own room as hotels get a digital makeover

Unmanned air taxis, recently tested in Singapore, could transform urban transport

Engineered wood construction is booming, and policy initiatives further encourage its rise

Local politicians are stepping up to take charge on some of the world's most pressing issues.

Technology's steady march forward is changing our cities, with clear benefits arising in some places more than others.

Cities urgently need teachers and other civil servants. But high rents could just put off the move to the centers.