“Stuck in airless offices, every fibre of our being seems to cry out for freedom. We’re reminded of being stuck in double maths while the birds sing outside”, author Tom Hodgkins makes a very compelling case for greening our office spaces. The trend of having green spaces in offices has really caught on. Not only […]
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Boost Your Law Firm’s Efficiency by Rightsizing Your Office Space
Rightsizing your workplace to its optimal size can increase your company’s productivity, reduce costs, and improve return on investment. Legal work and culture are rapidly changing, and to keep up with those changes, law firms are making improvements to their office spaces. Many are “rightsizing” their office space to boost efficiency, and some are reinventing […]
Micro Living
As people are moving to cities in search of jobs and to pursue education, scarcity of land is driving up housing rental rates. This has brought forth the concept of smaller living spaces, also known as micro living or beehive living. Micro living is gaining popularity across urban centres in Europe, Japan, Hong Kong and […]
Coliving in the shared economy
Coliving, perhaps the hottest trend after co-working, is being fueled by the rise in a shared economy. Spearheaded by millennials– students and young professionals alike, the concept means different things to different people. Coliving spaces, are nothing but shared accommodations providing plug-n-play rooms with facilities & amenities such as in-house cooks, wi-fi, laundry services, security […]
Blockchain: Bringing Accountability and Transparency to the Food Supply Chain
The application of blockchain technology has transformed many businesses and the food supply chain is no exception. It is transforming the entire food industry by increasing transparency, efficiency and collaboration throughout the food tracking system. It is an incorruptible digital ledger,that stores records for every product – when it was made to when it was […]
Energy Management in CRE in Post Construction Phase
The previous article talked about energy management in CRE during construction. Here, we talk about how to best manage and conserve energy in post-construction phase. Building management can be very complex, as it involves multiple systems working together at the same time. Seamless management of these systems leads to smooth operations. So here are […]
Tenant Improvement
Tenant improvement allowance is an important factor in lease negotiations. It is a type of agreement that states that the landlord will compensate the tenant for all or a portion of funds required to fit-out in the leased commercial space. When entering into a new lease agreement, both tenants and landlords need to be clear […]
Concierge Services – Creating Better Workplace Experiences
As the marketplace continues to be highly competitive, more and more attention is being paid to enhancing the workplace experience. Companies around the world are focused on creating a workplace that enables a culture of trust, boosts productivity and ultimately increases their business performance. Employers are cognizant of the fact that an effective work-life […]
Sustainable Crypto Mining
With the advent of cryptocurrency, came crypto mining, the process in which transactions for various forms of cryptocurrency are verified and added to the blockchain digital ledger. Use of cryptocurrency and the technology behind it a.k.a blockchain have disrupted businesses, including CRE processes and systems which will get more efficient, secure, transparent and decentralized. Traditionally, […]
How Blockchain is Disrupting Project Management in CRE
This article looks at the impact of Blockchain on project management. While we have touched upon impact of Blockchain technology on brokerage services, what is its impact on project management? The decentralized public ledger, synonymous with blockchain finds application in Project Management, where there is a possibility to establish private “Permissioned Blockchains”. Privately held […]