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 […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Artificial Intelligence and E-commerce

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly evolving technology that is currently at the forefront of innovation, and introducing new applications for many businesses. Artificial intelligence, as the name suggests is the technology behind artificially recreating human intelligence, by making software that understands repetitive human habits. These technologies offer businesses the potential to harness large datasets, improve […]

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SMART CITIES REVISITED

  The ‘Smart Cities Mission’ announced in India two and a half years ago has been one of the Modi government’s most ambitious projects’. The intent is to make the citizens’ quality of life a sustainable and friendly one through restoration and retrofitting of cities. As per the selection process carried out by the government, […]

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CES: A future that is now, here.

CES, touted as one of the major technology events of the year, attracts tech enthusiasts from all over to be the first to witness the latest shifts in technology. While about 3900 exhibitors showcased products of every kind this year, the key highlight was automation.  From self-sufficient smart home technologies to robots, CES painted a […]

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Robotics & Cognitive Automation in Real Estate

The pervasive nature of robotics combined with new developments in Artificial Intelligence (AI), has thrown open doors to endless possibilities, especially in business. There are many discussions about robots, their uses, and limitations. In fact, robots have recently been embroiled in an international debate surrounding their right to be called a ‘citizen’ after Saudi Arabia […]

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