Written By: David Saltman & Narrated By: Gayle Crew Is green leasing a fleeting trend for the environmentally conscious or the blueprint for a sustainable, cost-efficient future in commercial real estate? As is usually the case, the answer falls somewhere in the middle and requires a nuanced perspective to uncover the potential benefits and challenges of this emerging strategy.

Written By: Stanley Arputharaj & Narrated By: Gayle Crew Corporate real estate (CRE) is a key component of any successful business, as it contributes significantly to the financial health and operational efficiency of the company. When considering corporate real estate, it is important to take into account various factors such as cash flow, sustainability design, and circular economy design.

Written By: Alice Fournier & Narrated By: Gayle Crew. Artificial intelligence (AI) is already transforming how many businesses operate. In the coming years, leaders should prepare for its impact on the broader workplace experience. The potential for artificial intelligence to transform business operations has been a topic of discussion for years. But it is the rise of ChatGPT, bringing on never-before-seen creative capabilities with some distinct applications to day-to-day tasks, that has...

Listen as Graham Hill, a leading serial entrepreneur with 24 years in the sustainability movement, and Dr. Christopher Teng, with a doctorate in climate adaptation with over two decades of experience in building sustainability into the built environment, discuss the role of employee participation, educational programs, and more in helping corporations reduce their carbon footprint.

Listen as Alán Sneider, Director of Impact at Primestor, a minority owned and led real estate developer and investor with a 30-year history of developing and managing needs-based retail and housing in urban areas characterized by high demand and low supply, explains the importance of sustainable, socially conscious development.

Elise, a Design Principle for Unispace's New York Studio, shared her background and her role in the corporate real estate industry, emphasizing the importance of wellness and support spaces in the workplace. She discussed their use of a scheduling system for hybrid work, and their experimentation with AI for design visualizations. Elise also highlighted their commitment to DEIB and ESG values, and her pride in challenging traditional workplace norms in the legal industry.

Written By: Orlane Panet & Narrated By: Gayle Crew In the pursuit of sustainable development, urban farming has emerged as a transformative solution, especially for buildings seeking to obtain WELL- and Fitwel-certified labels. These certifications prioritize the health and well-being of occupants, aligning perfectly with the principles upheld by urban farming. By integrating urban farms into underutilized locations around big cities, companies like ours are revolutionizing the urban...

Written By: Kahleb Carradine & Narrated By: Gayle Crew The energy transition – a global shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources – is a complex and multifaceted process. The end goal is to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels, introduce more choice into the sources of energy we use, and, ultimately, create a more resilient energy grid. One of the most significant challenges in this transition is the current state of the global supply chain.

Written By: Lauren Gant & Narrated By: Gayle Crew Humans come in all shapes, sizes, and abilities, and differences are not deficits. However, if our spaces are not designed to accommodate various physical needs, the impact can be distressing. When navigation, use, fit, or communication is difficult or impossible, simply existing in the environment feels “othering.” And if that environment happens to be your workplace, productivity might be diminished due to limited accessibility and the...

Written By: Emily Dunn & Narrated By: Gayle Crew Ever exclaim, “I’m in awe!” without truly grasping the depth of that statement? Unraveling the intricacies of awe is a compelling endeavor, especially as we continue to embark on a new year filled with aspirations for well-being and growth. Beyond personal goals, fostering a sense of connection and shared experiences with others can lead to a more awe-filled existence. Since we create many of those connections and shared experiences in...

Listen in to gain insights from Tom Arnold, energy efficiency veteran and CEO of decarbonization firm Gridium, and Dr. Christopher Teng, who has a doctorate in climate adaptation and over two decades of experience in building sustainability into the built environment. This podcast is part of our ongoing series “The Green Footprint: Corporate Real Estate Insights” in which we discuss big challenges – and big opportunities – facing global corporate real estate professionals as they collectively...

From our Sustainability Thought Leader Partner, JLL. Can Nature Solve Climate Risks? In the face of growing climate risks, businesses around the world are seeking solutions to mitigate the potential impact. Among the emerging tools at their disposal are nature-based solutions (NBS), which use nature and its ecosystems to address environmental challenges. It means using natural elements like forests, wetlands, and green spaces to provide sustainable and effective solutions. In the latest...

Russell (Russ) Collett, Vice President of Security Solutions for ESFM, a self-performing integrated facilities management services provider, discusses why security is the frontline of hospitality in the workplace.

Facilities managers (FMs) across industries are finding themselves on the front lines of big challenges, and increasingly, they’re playing an important role in both tactical execution and strategic planning. Health, safety and security, return-to-office, sustainability and business continuity are just a few of the issues at the forefront.

Author: Grace Dickinson & Narrated By: Gayle Crew School is back in session, bringing with it a predictable uptick in the common cold, stomach bug, flu, and COVID that we have come to expect. As the weather starts to cool in the northern hemisphere, many of us return indoors, where contagious diseases and airborne viruses like influenza and COVID-19 spread more easily. Fortunately, there are several strategies building managers, owners, and occupants can implement to prevent...

Written By: Sathish Rajendren & Narrated By: Gayle Crew Following the post-COVID-19 pandemic, the corporate real estate (CRE) landscape has experienced a significant transformation, shaped by a combination of global trends and local factors. Despite these changes, the CRE sector in India has demonstrated a consistent upward trajectory.

Written By: Ivo van Breukelen & Narrated By: Gayle Crew This is a question we are often asked at The Proptech Connection (The PTC). The answer is simple, but also complex. Simply, it’s a catch-all term that describes technology that impacts space. The complex answer is that it's constantly changing, reflective of the nature of real estate.

Written By: Marshal Sterio & Narrated By: Gayle Crew More than three years after a novel coronavirus was first identified in Wuhan, China, the world has learned a lot more about indoor air quality (IAQ) than most people probably wanted to. In the early days of the pandemic – as the transmissibility patterns of COVID-19 became clearer – country by country, state by state, and city by city, populations by the millions were ordered to shelter in place. COVID, many soon learned, was easily...

As people adjust to the post-pandemic world, companies are seeking creative ways to entice workers back to the office. One powerful yet often overlooked strategy is offering free or subsidized lunches. Not only does this perk boost morale, but it also supports local businesses and fosters a sense of community.

In the modern workplace, there is a constant need for fast, effective connectivity wherever cell phones, laptops, and other devices are used. Despite this need for connectivity, the aging technological infrastructure within buildings remains static and, year-by-year, it becomes less capable of handling the advancing technology. Just as cell phones seem to upgrade every year, infrastructure to feed devices with cellular and Wi-Fi signal require upgrades and updates, as well.

The concept of the workplace has undergone a significant transformation in recent years. Business resilience is undeniably dependent on its people. No matter how robust the strategies are or advanced the technology, it is the employees who form the foundation of an organisation's ability to adapt and thrive. In today's ever-changing landscape, the purpose of the workplace has undergone a significant shift, and employees' needs have taken centre stage, with flexibility emerging as a top priority.

The latest building system technologies being adopted bring many benefits in terms of operational efficiencies, reduced environmental impact, and enhanced occupant experience. But these systems also introduce new vulnerabilities and present a much more tempting target for malicious actors seeking to launch cyberattacks. So do the benefits outweigh the risks, and how should potential vulnerabilities be addressed?

Listen as Erica Godun, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP, Fitwell, Director of Sustainability, Ware Malcomb, discusses sustainable strategies for industrial buildings.

Embracing a 4-day work week is a strategic move for enhancing business operations through increased efficiency rather than extended hours. This approach emphasizes prioritizing the well-being of organizations' most vital business asset – their employees. 4 Day Week Global External Link champion the 100-80-100™ framework, advocating for full pay for 80% of the time while ensuring 100% productivity in return.

Stephen Brown and his esteemed colleagues, Dr. Whitney Austin Gray and Angela Spangler from the International WELL Building Institute join forces in an enlightening conversation about the latest updates in WELL standards. Gain valuable insights as they draw on real-world examples from companies that have embraced WELL principles.