Trends & Insights

AI is stepping in to better manage space requirements and keep buildings operating smoothly

From watches to smart helmets and goggles, wearables are playing a growing role in helping employees stay healthier and perform better at work

A new survey shows people want more of their previous office life back

U.S. infrastructure plan would encourage companies to construct onsite daycare

JLL's Sue Asprey-Price discusses how leadership styles are changing with Facebook's Gya Adeyemi and Professor Rosie Campbell of King's College London

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

A wave of upgrades are coming for outdated offices as tenants demand quality

Traditional cleaning methods are being upgraded amid heightened expectations around hygiene

Property owners in Asia facing significant rent reductions are looking at their options

High steel and lumber costs expected to drop by summer

Construction of refrigerated warehouses is rising but may not be enough to meet demand

SmartScore aims to put a framework around what makes buildings smart

As demand rises for green-focused investment vehicles, more work is needed to make sure buildings hit the mark

A swathe of capital-raising and resurgence of hotel sales highlight investor optimism for the sector’s recovery

Demand for “convertible” properties has skyrocketed over the past year

Amid empty office spaces and a hybrid future, landlords are exploring partnerships with flex operators

Beehives on the roofs of commercial and residential buildings are quietly becoming more common

Electric vehicles are here, but where are the charging stations?

Amid rising demand for data, U.S. tech giants can find scaling up a challenge

New innovations are helping to reduce carbon emissions and cut energy use

Retailers see positive momentum in reduced cases, vaccine adoption and spring weather

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