Trends & insights

Coronavirus is amplifying demand for more flexible commercial real estate

Distributed office models could help relieve employee anxiety

Real estate contracts are being deferred while landlords and tenants await clarity over the new normal

With more companies looking to reduce their carbon footprint, their energy strategies play a big part in achieving their targets

As COVID-19 forces companies to rethink their office space and culture, workplaces apps are adapting to include new features and information

Organizations launch programs that address mental, physical, and emotional health

Experts consider the future workplace as workforces stay productive at home.

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

Recent gains have helped make Beijing and Shanghai two of Asia’s hottest investment destinations

Growing investor interest and increased transparency in the alternatives sector are self-reinforcing

Investors are looking beyond the current uncertainty in the higher education market caused by COVID-19, but achieving scale is a challenge

Long-awaited data shows the markets hit hardest, but also some bright spots

The next normal will include safety ratings and cleanliness councils

Necessity is pushing lenders toward technology that allows for contactless site visits

Despite ongoing global economic uncertainty, major institutional investors remain focused on both the social and environmental impact of their strategies.

Alternative lenders step up to fill traditional lending gap with more flexibility

Retailers invest in touchless technology, expecting longer-term shifts in consumer behavior

Local travel has been picking up after months of lockdown

While the need for more hospital beds has slowed, cities are now better prepared for a potential second wave of coronavirus

Apparel companies adjust as coronavirus impacts retail

E-learning, traffic patterns and off-campus housing are all part of complex strategies to bring students back

Hotels focus on safety for guests eager to travel after COVID-19 lockdowns

Grocers are adapting to meet online and in-store demand as people shelter in place

Quarantine measures are forcing landlords and retailers to think outside the box