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A worker uses a tape measure on one of the top floors of the Adera Development Corp. Crest mass-timber construction site in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020. Across Canada, there are plans to build more wood highrises, as the federal building code is set to allow wooden buildings of up to 12 stories, when it's revised later this year, CBC reports. Photographer: James MacDonald/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Cities

Are volatile lumber prices slowing mass timber’s rise?

Projects using the sustainable construction material largely remain on track.

September 08

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Workplace

Worker Preferences Barometer

How have employee attitudes towards remote work and workplace expectations changed during the pandemic?

Research June 08

A group of office workers analyzing data and plans

Cities

Benchmarking Cities and Real Estate

Expectations are that offices will return to be the heart of our cities. But how will offices and office spaces change in different cities across the globe?

Research June 03

Workplace

The new ways companies are investing in employee wellbeing

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

January 14

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Cities

How is real estate innovating to cut embodied carbon?

New design techniques and building materials are helping to cut embodied carbon

October 13

Investor

Investors turn to student housing as in-person learning returns

Returning confidence and a hunt for yield is pushing deal volumes higher

October 12

A women sitting and have a cup of coffee

Investor

Luxury hotels hold their appeal for real estate investors

Investors are homing in on luxury hotels as resurgent international travel boosts the hospitality sector

October 07

Cities

4 ways parking garages are prepping for fewer cars

Developers are planning for a high-tech future that requires greater flexibility.

October 05

Workplace

How are new hybrid working patterns shaking up facilities management?

Tech is helping facilities managers to respond to the new peaks and troughs of the working week

October 05

Bourke St Mall with tram passing through frame.

Cities

How digital mapping is becoming a real estate game-changer

Investors and occupiers have never had such an array of information to aid them in their decision making

October 04

Investor

Why big ticket office deals are on the rise

Large office deals in Europe have returned as debates around the office’s future subside

October 01

zooming effect of LEDs on network infrastructure at the datacenter

Cities

Pandemic fuels record growth of hyperscale data centers

There are now 659 data centers operated by hyperscale providers.

September 23

Workplace

How 5G will power up the hybrid workplace

Significantly higher internet speeds and enhanced connectivity will transform how teams can collaborate online

September 22

Workplace

5 big data challenges holding companies back

Businesses are looking at how to better tap the potential of big data and proptech

September 16

Smiling businesswoman leaning against table having a coffee break

Workplace

Regenerative Workplace

Restoring employee wellbeing to achieve sustainable performance

Research September 16

Photo of a stressed man going trough his financials problems, he is sitting in kitchen late at night checking and paying bills

Workplace

Workers struggle with Delta "whiplash"

Given the ups and downs of COVID-19, a delayed or reversed return to the office is affecting employees.

September 16

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For which investors is Leasehold suitable? What is the value of leaseholds?

All answers in the report Leaseholds in Major German Cities.

Learn more now

Workplace

How are new hybrid working patterns shaking up facilities management?

Tech is helping facilities managers to respond to the new peaks and troughs of the working week

October 05

Workplace

How 5G will power up the hybrid workplace

Significantly higher internet speeds and enhanced connectivity will transform how teams can collaborate online

September 22

Two colleagues problem-solving at a computer together in the office

Workplace

5 big data challenges holding companies back

Businesses are looking at how to better tap the potential of big data and proptech

September 16

Workplace

Workers struggle with Delta "whiplash"

Given the ups and downs of COVID-19, a delayed or reversed return to the office is affecting employees.

September 16

Workplace

Can hybrid working help to make companies more inclusive?

Technology that enables people to work from anywhere can help attract a more diverse workforce with different perspectives

September 01

Workplace

Why hybrid workplace pilots are taking off

Companies are starting small in order to see what works for employees

August 16

Workplace

Return to work? It looks different across companies and regions

Different approaches take into account employee preferences and regulations.

July 29

Worker uses Augmented Reality goggles to perform a task.

Workplace

How AR can train workers during a labor shortage

Data centers are facing labor shortages. Augmented Reality is being used to train new workers without the risk of them making mistakes while learning that could take down the cloud.

July 27

Workplace

White collar workers are languishing. Can office design help?

Companies look to new types of spaces for mental health benefits.

July 16

Workplace

Why co-working spaces are popping up on campus

Universities are looking to partner with flexible space providers amid a revenue crunch

July 13

Workplace

Why 40% of workers want to leave their job

Burnout, purpose, and wellness are top of mind after a tumultuous year

July 06

Workplace

Why on-site renewable energy solutions are in demand

More buildings are now installing their own green energy sources as companies look to minimise their carbon footprints

June 30

Investor

Investors turn to student housing as in-person learning returns

Returning confidence and a hunt for yield is pushing deal volumes higher

October 12

Investor

Luxury hotels hold their appeal for real estate investors

Investors are homing in on luxury hotels as resurgent international travel boosts the hospitality sector

October 07

Investor

Why big ticket office deals are on the rise

Large office deals in Europe have returned as debates around the office’s future subside

October 01

Investor

How office leasing is moving into the digital age

After years of lagging residential markets, commercial real estate is turning to digital solutions

September 10

Investor

Why the movie industry is a hot ticket for real estate investors

Swelling demand for studio space is bringing the bricks behind film sets into the spotlight

September 08

Investor

PODCAST: How logistics is facing future disruptions

From technology to real estate footprints, companies are prioritizing resilience

September 06

Four lane controlled-access highway in Poland.

Investor

How industrial developers are raising the game on sustainability

Transport is being factored into the overall carbon footprint of warehouses

September 06

Investor

How real estate is starting to embrace green finance

Green lending is on the up – and building certifications are playing a central role

August 25

Investor

Real estate investment rebounds to pre-pandemic levels

Investor confidence gets a boost from vaccine rollouts and economic recovery

August 09

Investor

Why China’s REITs are breaking the mold

The much-anticipated C-REITs are aimed at boosting growth while avoiding overheating

August 05

Investor

Why investors and occupiers are teaming up to construct new buildings

Investors are collaborating more with companies seeking top grade property

August 04

Investor

PODCAST: The true cost of fast deliveries

Listen to MIT and JLL experts discuss how logistics and industrial real estate is changing with the times

August 02

For which investors is Leasehold suitable? What is the value of leaseholds?

All answers in the report Leaseholds in Major German Cities.

Learn more now

Cities

How is real estate innovating to cut embodied carbon?

New design techniques and building materials are helping to cut embodied carbon

October 13

Cities

4 ways parking garages are prepping for fewer cars

Developers are planning for a high-tech future that requires greater flexibility.

October 05

Cities

How digital mapping is becoming a real estate game-changer

Investors and occupiers have never had such an array of information to aid them in their decision making

October 04

Cities

Pandemic fuels record growth of hyperscale data centers

There are now 659 data centers operated by hyperscale providers.

September 23

Cities

How the shift to railways is keeping supply chains on track

Speed and sustainability are of the essence for today’s companies and logistics providers

September 15

Cities

Why universities are teaming up with businesses

Innovation districts are building communities beyond the classroom

September 13

Cities

Are volatile lumber prices slowing mass timber’s rise?

Projects using the sustainable construction material largely remain on track.

September 08

Cities

7 technologies poised to change how buildings are made

From fiberbots to Martian concrete, how will new construction materials reshape real estate?

August 24

Cities

How grocery shopping is going high tech

Cashier-less supermarkets are a sign of the times as retailers turn to self-shopping tech

August 18

Cities

How real estate is factoring in extreme weather events

The focus on financial risk is increasing as weather patterns become more intense and unpredictable

August 10

Cities

How governments and businesses are partnering to decarbonize cities

Public-private initiatives, education and incentives are vital to reach net zero goals

July 29

Cities

Can business travel bounce back to boost the hard hit hotel sector?

Travel restrictions are gradually lifting but attitudes to business trips have changed significantly

July 28

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T&I Topics

Flexible Office Space in the Big 7 - Market update for the first half of 2021

Short-term pain, long-term gain. Will the demand of flexible office space increase after the pandemic?

Research September 29

DIFI Report - Q3 2021

The German Real Estate Finance Index (DIFI) reflects survey participants’ assessments of the current situation in (past six months) and expectations (coming six months) for the German real estate finance markets.

Research September 28

Residential building in the public green park during sunrise

Housing Market Overview - H1 2021

This publication provides an overview of the German residential real estate market including demographic and socio-economic trends, residential market supply, rent and price trends as well as the investment market.

Research September 21

Workplace

Regenerative Workplace

Restoring employee wellbeing to achieve sustainable performance

Research September 16

ESG at the heart of hotel strategies

For a sector that is only just starting to see pockets of green shoots emerge, focus is now turning to ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance).

Research September 08

VICTOR - Q2 2021

The quarterly publication is a transparent performance indicator that analyses the performance of office space in prime locations. An in-depth analysis is provided of the five most importance office property markets: Berlin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg and Munich.

Research August 17