Trends & Insights: The Future of Commercial Real Estate

The commercial real estate industry isn't as diverse as it could be. There are fewer women than men and women earn less pay on average in similar roles. Wendy Mann, chief executive officer of CREW Network, talks about their new benchmark study that explores this issue. She also explains how we can work to fix the problem.  Susan Hill is a CREW member and leader. She talks about her career path to...

The fall semester is in full swing at our nation's universities, but many have cut in-person classes. This has meant less demand for student housing, which can be a problem if that's your business. Matt Do explains how Public Private Partnerships at Universities can be structured successfully. James Cook is the director of retail research in the Americas for JLL.  Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spoti...

With many more people now working, schooling and viewing entertainment from home, our reliance on the cloud is at an all-time high. JLL Research manager David Barnett explains how data centers, the places where the servers that power the cloud are housed, have seen sustained global demand. Nearly every industry is now reliant on the computing power of the cloud and observers are asking, "Is data t...

It is time for students to go back to school. But thanks to the pandemic, school is unlike anything we've seen before.  Remote learning will have a big impact on the millions of workers that also happen to be parents. Research directors Patricia Raicht and Christian Beaudoin have studied the impact on office employers and investigated how companies can support parent employees.  James Cook is the...

Remember Blockchain?  No so long ago it was also held out as a technology that could revolutionize real estate transactions. So, what happened to the revolution?   Matthew McAuley, a director with the JLL Global Research team explains the obstacles that have stood in the way of wide blockchain adoption.   He also discusses the bigger story of real estate transparency and the Global Real Estate Tra...

Audrey Symes talks about how telemedicine, the lifestyle of wellness and COVID-19 are all impacting healthcare real estate. Audrey is Director of Research, Healthcare, Life Sciences and Advisory at JLL. Download:  2020 Healthcare Real Estate Outlook James Cook is the director of retail research in the Americas for JLL.  Subscribe: Apple Podcasts |  Spotify  | Google Podcasts Listen on the web:  Bu...

With business and leisure travel at all time lows, the hospitality industry is facing a crisis. Gilda Perez-Alvarado, the Chief Executive Officer of JLL Hotels & Hospitality explains how hotels are adapting with new technology and safety procedures. She expects leisure travel will return first, followed by a more gradual return of business travel. James Cook is the director of retail research in t...

Flexible office space has seen an explosion of growth in the past few years.  But how threatened is it by the COVID-19 crisis? Ben Munn is the Global Flexible Space Lead at JLL. He explains how flex space will see demand return as corporations enter the coming recovery phase. He also explains how the flex business model will have to shift in the future. James Cook is the director of retail researc...

Rich Thompson explains how American companies are looking to reduce risk by bringing manufacturing to the U.S. and other countries. Thompson leads the global Supply Chain & Logistics Solutions team for JLL. James Cook is the director of retail research in the Americas for JLL.  Subscribe: Apple Podcasts |  Spotify  | Google Podcasts Listen on the web:  BuildingPlaces.show Leave a message on the po...

The demand for research facilities has led to low vacancy. In some cases, other types of commercial space has been reconfigured for research use. Roger Humphrey, the global leader of JLL's Life Sciences practice explains that while continuing to manufacture vital medicines, these companies have taken on the additional challenge of creating drugs, tests and therapies to combat COVID-19. James Cook...

A shift in consumer preferences for fresh items combined with growing interest in grocery eCommerce has meant that cold storage facilities are seeing surging demand. Trevor Ragsdale and Tim O'Rourke explain what that new demand means for real estate investors and speculative developers. Trevor Ragsdale is an Executive Managing Director and Tim O'Rourke is a Managing Director at JLL. James Cook is...

The entertainment industry has seen more demand for content from home viewers, yet COVID-19 has kept new productions in check. Amber Schiada explains how the industry plans to return to production with new safety protocols. She also spells out how the entertainment industry has fostered demand for commercial property in Los Angeles and beyond.  Amber is based in Los Angeles and directs research fo...

As eCommerce grows, so too does the demand for distribution buildings. Leslie Lanne explains how that demand will justify the construction of multistory warehouses within city limits. Leslie is a Senior Managing Director at JLL.   James Cook is the director of retail research in the Americas for JLL.    Subscribe: Apple Podcasts |  Spotify  | Google Podcasts Listen on the web:  BuildingPlaces.show...

In cities like New York, San Francisco, Chicago and Boston, where many commuters rely on public transportation, questions remain as to how workers will get back to work in a safe fashion. Christian Beaudoin and Julia Georgules talk about these transportation challenges, and the ways in which office managers and property owners might address them. James Cook is the director of retail research in th...

COVID-19 has caused a change in consumer shopping behavior. That change has affected investor demand for industrial property investment sales. John Huguenard, JLL head of industrial investment sales, explains that shift in investor activity and what it will mean in the future. James Cook is the director of retail research in the Americas for JLL.  Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podca...

Richard Batten says that even as people and businesses grapple with COVID-19, sustainability goals are still vital. The Global Chief Sustainability Officer at JLL talks about the steps the firm is taking to reduce its scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 68% by 2034.  Read more about JLL's global sustainability efforts here . James Cook is the director of retail research in the Americas for JLL.  Rea...

Debra Bonebrake has overall responsibility for JLL's U.S. Industrial Property Management Platform. She explains what types of industrial occupiers have been most hurt by COVID-19 closures, how to conduct market tours and property inspections while respecting social distancing and the reentry measures that have her team occupied.  James Cook is the director of retail research in the Americas for JL...

Since March of 2020, the majority of office workers have been at home. When they return to work, offices will have to make changes in space design, work schedules, and safety and health procedures. Christian Beaudoin is one of the authors of  Tenant needs in a post-pandemic world . He is Managing Director, Research & Strategy at JLL James Cook is the director of retail research in the Americas for...

Trevor Ragsdale works with corporate occupiers of industrial buildings. He talks about how tenants can best have rent relief discussions with landlords and what trends to be looking at for the future. Trevor Ragsdale is US head of industrial integrated portfolio services. James Cook is the director of retail research in the Americas for JLL.  Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts L...

How can companies prepare for the future ahead?  Ben Breslau, Chief Research Officer at JLL, explains how to predict the future of real estate in these incredibly uncertain times. James Cook is the director of retail research in the Americas for JLL.  Subscribe: Apple Podcasts |  Spotify  | Google Podcasts Listen on the web . Leave a message on the podcast hotline. We may use it on an upcoming sho...