Right now, you’re probably reading this from your home office or living room couch. And you’re probably thinking when you’re going to be able to get back to work. A lot has changed since the last day you were in the office, and a lot will have to change before re-entering. It will not be […]
With COVID-19 impacting communities and businesses around the globe, the construction industry is facing growing risk. Potential labor shortages, lack of materials, disruptions in supply chain, inspection and deadline delays and more are having a significant impact on the construction industry throughout the U.S. These factors will undoubtedly cause financial stress on contractors, developers, designers […]
With COVID-19 impacting communities and businesses around the globe, many organizations are taking preventive measures by allowing their employees to work from home. While this is an effective measure in preventing the spread of illness, many companies aren’t prepared for the major shift in office culture. With a large percentage of the workforce newly working […]
Did you know most organizations only effectively use 60% of their portfolio? More people are working outside of the office – at home, cafes, coworking spaces, etc. As workplaces transform to meet the needs of the evolving workforce, strategic and flexible occupancy planning can significantly impact cost and improve experience simultaneously. Need clearer guidelines for […]
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2020 anchored around the 3 major themes of Aspirational India, Economic Development and a Caring society. The Budget focussed on proposing new schemes for mostly every sector, with the objective of reviving the Indian Economy through proposing changes in Income Tax Slabs, tax reforms, policy changes for […]
Given the rising popularity of e-commerce and the change in the buying pattern of the customer with e-commerce accounting for a larger chunk of purchases worldwide, it is only fair that we look at the sustainability of the industry. Packaging and shipping or logistics are two areas of concern where sustainable best practices can go a long way […]
One of the top design trends today, psychographics is changing the way workplaces are designed. It is doing away with the world of uncertainty and becoming a keystone in the decision making process. While demographics deals with gender, age, income, education, marital status, race etc., psychographics deals with the attitudes, values and opinions, daily habits, […]
The year 2019 proved to be a rather staid roller coaster ride for the real estate industry, with its share of ‘highs’ and ‘lows’ devoid of the convulsive stir that the industry had witnessed during the period 2016-2018. This, perhaps, is a sign that the industry is gradually inching towards normalcy and the dust created […]
The new year that had harboured prospects of being the harbinger of good times is set to pass. It had come at the end of a particularly trying period for the real estate industry, one that was fraught with many challenges, stemming largely from adhering to the new regulatory environment. With the previous year 2018 […]
Buildings, like any other product, have a lifecycle – typically with an effective lifespan of about 60-70 years, which might be lesser for industrial structures. Older properties, such as dilapidated multi-family residential complexes, office spaces, shopping centers, manufacturing plants, etc. tend to stand out like sore spots and run the risk of collapse, creating potential […]
