The US alone produces over 500 million tons of construction and demolition waste that ends up in landfills annually. This is due to the fact that most of the material like gypsum wallboard, timber, and metals from demolition/ dismantling, that can be reused or recycled is not recovered. Not only does it pollute the local […]
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Does Your CRE Provider “Get” Tech? Probably Not
Rapid advances in technology have disrupted many organizations across the globe – especially commercial real estate. It’s not surprising, Commercial real estate firms have been known to be lagging when it comes to embracing technology, urbanization, and social changes. Real estate firms need to be a catalyst for change, influencing organizations to invest in business infrastructure, […]
Artificial Intelligence Set to Change The Dynamics in Logistics and Warehousing
According to a report by Supply Chain consultancy Armstrong and Associates; “U.S. warehousing costs for 2017 were estimated to be $148.7 billion, a 3.3% increase over 2016’s $143.7 billion. Nearly $70 billion of that tally, $68.6 billion, was attributed to commercial warehousing, and the third-party logistics (3PL) value-added warehousing and distribution (VAWD) market accounted for […]
Artificial Intelligence in the Supply Chain
In this two part series of articles, we take a look at the effect of AI on Supply Chain Management (SCM) and its two components Logistics and Warehousing, and its impact on Commercial Real Estate industry. This article deals with SCM which involves managing the entire gamut of activities such as buying, selling and/or leasing […]
Smart Cities and CRE: Vestian Leads the Discussion
How will smart cities and smart buildings impact commercial real estate? Vestian brought together government and transit leaders, corporate real estate end users, top legal minds, and industry veterans with Smart Cities experts Melanie Nutter and Brenna Berman to discuss this exciting and evolving topic. Melanie opened the discussion by describing the potential environmental benefits of […]
Why Intelligent Buildings Require ‘As A Service’ Model for Their BAS Management
An Intelligent Building works seamlessly across processes, platforms and systems to provide building users with the best possible outcomes for a great user experience. The basic elementof an intelligent building is Building Automation System(BAS), which comprises of HVAC, Lighting Controls, Fire and Safety, Power meters, alarms and faulty mechanism warning systems to list a few. […]
THE POWER OF 3D MAPPING
3D mapping technology is a new vision and solution for the real estate industry. Imagine walking through the built environment to an unlimited level of detail, from visualizing the interiors with varying arrangements of furniture to changing the colors painted on the walls. This technology has the power to transform a design into a vivid […]
Key Strategies To Consider During a Corporate Relocation
During a life cycle of a business, it may undergo multiple phases of expansion, consolidation, and contraction. The need for relocation can occur at any point of time; and can be stressful and a drain on resources if not handled properly. Here are few points to keep in mind before getting started: Proper Planning Relocation requires careful planning due to the significant impact […]
THE RISE OF DATA CENTRES
Data Centre is a highly specialised facility, that houses mission-critical computer and networking equipment and is usually fitted with backup power supply, environmental controls and security systems. Demand for In-House Data Centres More and more businesses are collecting vast amounts of data, analyzing it, storing it, and eventually using it to improve operations, make accurate […]
The Future Of Healthcare Architecture
Over the years, while commercial space design has kept up with changing trends and emerging innovations, a segment that continues to remain the same, is healthcare architecture design. The current design of hospitals doesn’t accommodate emerging technologies and processes, and hence, the cost of renovation is considerable. With concerns about climate change prompting re-evaluation of […]