From our Designing the High Performing Workplace Thought Leader Partner, Gensler. The real future of work is not dystopian. It’s deeply human. It is not about designing better mandates or more clever perks. The challenge in front of us is to design places that empower creativity, build belonging, and support people and teams to do their best work — whatever that looks like.

For the first time in at least 25 years, more U.S. office space is being demolished or converted than newly built, according to exclusive CBRE data cited by CNBC.

As homeownership becomes increasingly out of reach for many Americans, investors are pouring capital into build-to-rent communities—purpose-built neighborhoods of single-family homes designed for long-term renters.

From our Transforming the CRE Technology Landscape Thought Leader Contributor, EY. Embracing the five-step strategy can help organizations improve capital allocation and prioritization, leading to faster project timelines and better cost efficiency. With increased transparency and collaboration, organizations can make the most of AI-driven opportunities and create lasting value from infrastructure investments. This approach supports long-term success amid growing energy demand and the ongoing transition.

Dramatic shifts in how we make, sell and dispose of commercial furniture might be closer than we thought.

From our CRE As A Strategy Leader Thought Leader Partner Cushman & Wakefield-- "Despina Katsikakis speaks with Shelley Boland, Global Head of Corporate Real Estate & Services, about how the bank has integrated real estate, HR, brand, and corporate strategy to shape employee and client experiences across 50+ markets.

With commercial-loan delinquencies at a 10-year high and lenders tightening terms, developers are turning to long-term ground leases to keep projects alive without the upfront land purchase.

JLL’s latest industrial outlook shows that 65% of new warehouse and logistics space now carries a corporate carbon-reduction mandate, driving a land rush for sites that can support on-site renewables, EV truck charging and low-carbon construction.

In 2024 and 2025, restaurants have become the primary drivers of retail growth in the U.S., accounting for nearly 3,000 of the 7,770 new retail locations announced during this period.

While much attention has been given to reducing the energy buildings use during their operation (like heating, cooling, and lighting), there's another significant source of emissions: embodied carbon.

The next generation of workplace design isn’t about returning to what was — it’s about creating what could be.

From our Thought Leader Partner, JLL. Explore key workplace trends shaping the future of work. In this recorded webinar, you'll gain valuable insights into creating a compelling experience that inspires employees to choose the office and designing spaces that cater to different generations and work styles. Speakers include JLL’s Dr. Paul Morgan, Global COO, Work Dynamics; Kimberly Bombery Smith, SVP, Workplace Planning and Strategy; and Jaymie Gelino, Global COO, Project and Development Services.