Trends & Insights

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

It’s getting on for a year since remote work became a mainstream part of working life

Workforce expectations have shifted significantly in the last year amid a surge in remote working

Traditional cleaning methods are being upgraded amid heightened expectations around hygiene

Asia learned the hard way on how to address “sick-building syndrome” so now the rest of the world doesn’t have to

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

With women leaving in droves, there’s an increasing focus on flexible work policies

Psychological and physical safety needs are driving new design theories

Get an economist’s take on the hot-button topic and its impact on real estate markets

Fewer funds, but with more capital, points to strategic transformation in commercial real estate

Last year flexible space appeared to be a high-profile casualty of the pandemic, but it’s coming back strong as the world adopts new styles of work

As real estate looks to cut its carbon footprint, regulation is set to play a bigger part in how investment decisions are made

New research shows buildings classified as “healthy” command higher rents

Partnerships top investors’ priority lists amid pandemic travel restrictions

Phasing out gas and diesel from buildings is one big way property owners can hit environmental targets

Restricting the world’s largest human migration is expected to shift shopping patterns online and in store

The location of micro-fulfilment centres is a key factor when time is of the essence for a new generation of delivery firms

Falling retail rents in some of Hong Kong’s premier districts have made way for spaces where shoppers can do more than just buy: they can play first.

While the global pandemic was dominating headlines in 2020, airports were getting a makeover and investment funds were taken to task over climate change

Supply chains brace for shipping challenges as online shopping becomes the norm

Universities are reconsidering their campus experience to address a revenue gap left by dwindling enrolments

While some smart cities projects hitting hurdles, China’s are racing to the front of the pack

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