Commercial Real Estate Archives
Reducing Carbon Emissions
One of the most important announcements on climate change came last year at the UN General Assembly in September where the Chinese President, announced that China aimed to go carbon neutral by 2060. China is not the only one to do so. UK was the first major economy to make a legally binding net zero commitment […]
The future of flexible spaces
With the changing dynamics of present times, corporates have been compelled to review their requirements for office space more prudently than ever before. Certain industries have embraced the idea of work from home more easily and for a longer term, while some return back to work in a staggered manner, which means a steady return […]
Union Budget 2021 – Developing competencies towards self-sufficiency
The Union Budget 2021 has been one of the most awaited events this year. Slated to be a budget like no other’ it held a momentous bearing on the economy’s growth trajectory as it strove to steady itself after the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent economic upheaval. A lot of expectations were riding on receiving […]
Investing in CRE 2021
With a vaccine for COVID-19 on the horizon, and a slight upward trend in markets as observed in Q4 2020 and a varied offering with regard to stimulus to the sector, the real estate sector is abound with lucrative opportunities, if you know where to look. Moving beyond primary markets: Given the tech upgrade […]
Real Estate Sector in 2020: The Opportunities in Hindsight
The ongoing COVID-19 situation has lent a severe blow to most economic activities, impacting industries across the board. Real estate has been one of the hardest hit sectors by the pandemic-induced crisis, but on hindsight, it has been observed that despite the damage caused, every crisis presents opportunities to think out of the box, survive […]
REITs and InvITs: Building momentum in a strained environment
With the COVID-19 outbreak continuing to impact and stymie growth in the country’s real estate sector, the market has been looking around for positive developments in a gloomy environment. Interestingly, recent market dynamics since the pandemic struck, throws light on the fact that investment instruments like Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Infrastructure Investment Trusts […]
Indoor Air Quality & its Growing Relevance in the Built Environment
Enhancing indoor air quality (IAQ) and HVAC systems has become a key component of return to workplace strategy. Building owners and facility managers alike, are evaluating options available and seeing what best suits their needs. Filtration and disinfection options, as well as, increased outdoor airflow options are being evaluated. The issue is not the options […]
Robotic Process Automation
Robotic Process Automation or RPA is expected to proliferate exponentially with global spends on RPA projected to reach $2.4 billion in 2022 from a mere $680 million in 2018 (Gartner). RPA involves the deployment of software robots, called “bots,” to perform tasks that are typically time consuming, repetitive, tedious and highly scalable. This, in turn […]
Virtual Viewing
While there has been an ease in lockdowns, currently most businesses are still working from home, and social distancing is still in force to contain the spread of the pandemic. Almost all business are relying on technology to ensure business continuity. While virtual and augmented reality are finding their way into more and more business […]