Bricks, Bytes, and Bold Moves: The Future of Real Estate with Fifth Dimension

Dr. Kate Jarvis sits down with Colin Joynt, SVP and Chief Information Officer at BXP, to talk about what it actually looks like to embed AI inside one of the most conservative, data-rich industries in the world. Colin walks through BXP's journey from document comparison experiments to a culture where people are walking up to him in the break room asking to try things - and why that shift in l...

Dr. Kate Jarvis and Johnny Morris, co-founders of Fifth Dimension, wrap up 2025 and share predictions for 2026, cutting through AI agent hype to reveal what actually drives results in real estate. They explain why their 2025 prediction came true - that "hire an AI employee" marketing would flop. Domain-specific complexity means you can't just buy a generalist agent called "Dean...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Kate Jarvis sits down with Samantha Kempe, Chief Investment Officer and co-founder of IMMO, a Series B PropTech transforming residential real estate investment in Europe. They explore how technology is unlocking the largest asset class in the world - Europe's €40 trillion residential market - which institutions have historically ignored 96% of due to fragmentation...

In this podcast episode, Johnny Morris sits down with James, Global Head of AI and Data at Gleeds and host of Project Flux. They explore the transformative impact of AI on construction and real estate, discussing how professionals must embrace education and experimentation rather than viewing AI as just a "tech problem." James shares stories about people having their 'light bulb mom...

In this episode, Dr. Kate Jarvis sits down with Michael Mandel, CEO and Co-founder of CompStak, who shares his journey from commercial real estate broker to PropTech innovator. Michael recounts how he identified inefficiencies in the way brokers exchanged lease comparables and built a solution that has fundamentally changed how the industry accesses and utilizes data. Michael discusses the challen...

In this episode, host Dr. Kate Jarvis speaks with Max Beard from Knight Frank's Innovations team about the transformative impact of AI on the property sector. Max shares insights from his role driving technological adoption at one of the world's leading real estate consultancies. From practical AI implementation challenges to long-term industry disruption, they explore how Knight Frank b...

In this episode, Johnny Morris sits down with Drs. Nikodem and Monika Szumilo to explore the transformative impact of AI on real estate education and practice. As Director of the Bartlett Real Estate Institute at UCL, Nikodem brings an economic perspective to AI adoption in property markets, while Monika, a physics lecturer and AI engineer, offers technical insight into how these systems actually...

In this episode, Dr. Kate Jarvis speaks with Lucy Gordon, CEO and Founder of Excel in Property, about the critical role of financial modeling in real estate investment decisions. Lucy shares her journey from aspiring architect to Excel expert, discussing how she discovered her passion for building complex financial models for non-traditional assets like hotels and residential trading platforms. Th...

In this episode, Dr. Kate Jarvis and Johnny Morris of Fifth Dimension explore AI's evolving impact on real estate. They discuss why certain AI features capture public imagination while others remain underutilised, contrasting viral Studio Ghibli-style images with powerful but less celebrated deep research capabilities that can synthesise information from hundreds of sources. Kate and Johnny e...

In this episode, Dr. Kate Jarvis sits down with the CEO and Co-founder of Cherre, L.D. Salmanson to discuss his journey building a cutting-edge data infrastructure platform for the real estate industry. The conversation explores the complex challenges of real estate data management, where everything from square footage calculations to lease terms can be defined differently across markets and even...

In this episode, Johnny Morris speaks with Antony Slumbers, a pioneer in real estate technology, educator, and entrepreneur. They dive into how artificial intelligence is transforming the real estate industry and why leaders must "lean in" to this technology. Antony shares his perspective on AI as a general purpose technology that will become ubiquitous across all aspects of real estate...

In this episode, Dr. Kate Jarvis speaks with James Pellatt, a forward-thinker who recognised tech's potential in real estate before others. James shares insights from his remarkable career, including his transformative work implementing Building Information Modeling (BIM) at Great Portland Estates and his current role helping real estate businesses embrace digital transformation as a Founder...

Join Fifth Dimension co-founders Dr. Kate Jarvis (CEO) and Johnny Morris (CPO) in a fireside chat for the season finale of Bricks, Bites, and Bold Moves: The Future of Real Estate. As they reflect on 2024's AI journey - moving past "AI is magic" toward practical ROI discussions - they explore how AI is reshaping real estate operations, the crucial role of human expertise, and what d...

In this episode, Ross Gissane, Sector Managing Director at Arcadis, shares his journey from traditional building surveying to embracing cutting-edge technology. From his early days using chain surveys to exploring the potential AI, Ross offers fascinating insights into how the profession is transforming. He discusses the increasing complexity of modern buildings, the challenges of data collection,...

In this episode, Andrew Knight, Global Lead in AI Data and Technology at RICS, shares his perspective on the intersection of artificial intelligence and real estate. Drawing from his 14-year tenure at RICS and extensive background in technology, Andrew discusses why the industry needs to move beyond the 'PropTech' label and focus on solving fundamental business challenges. He provides pr...

In this episode, host Dr. Kate Jarvis sits down with Katie Palencsar, an experienced advisor to early-stage businesses and former leader of the Female Innovators Lab at Anthemis. Drawing from her experience selling technology to education and financial institutions, Katie shares invaluable insights on how legacy businesses can thoughtfully embrace innovation. Through practical examples and lessons...

In this conversation, Vanessa Hale, Head of Research and Strategy at BNP Paribas Real Estate, shares her journey in the real estate industry, the evolution of technology, and the impact of AI on the sector. She discusses current trends in commercial and residential real estate, the role of generative AI, and offers insights on how professionals can adapt to the changing landscape. Vanessa emphasis...