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Written by Erwin Chong Narrated by Nicki Williams CoreNet Global’s the LEADER magazine, October 2021 The reality of our time is that many organisations have had to respond quickly to the pandemic and inevitably are in the position of future-proofing for the next normal, and even the next world-changing event.

Written by Jennifer Veitch and Mike O’Neill Narrated by Gayle Crew CoreNet Global’s the LEADER magazine, October 2021 The world of work will change but the office will still play an important role The world of work in the post-COVID world will be different than pre-pandemic, although it remains unclear how workplaces will change, or even where work will take place. Regardless of where one works, t...

Written by Pippa Boothman Narrated by Gayle Crew CoreNet Global’s the LEADER magazine, October 2021 Most commercial real estate companies still use manual methods to collect and confirm the data they rely on to manage building temperature, layout, and maintenance schedules. Until recently, the promise of smart office technology was only achievable for large real estate companies with budgets of ma...

Written by Stephen Wright and Dan Elkins Narrated by Nicki Williams CoreNet Global’s the LEADER magazine, October 2021 Building a dream office might seem like an unlikely opportunity post-pandemic. After all, offices around the world have been shuttered or underused for more than a year and industry analysts project that office construction spending will remain low throughout 2021. All of this has...

Written by Alex Morales Narrated by Colleen “the queen” Lex CoreNet Global’s the LEADER magazine, November 2021 Like in so many places across the U.S., summer of 2021 was announced by the symphonic celebration of cicadas that, for 17 long years, were patiently colluding within the earth’s caverns before announcing their virtuosity in our parks and green spaces. The cicadas that have made so much n...

Design + Technology: Designing for a Digital World (or a Space-Time Journey!) Written by Marcelo Pontes Narrated by Gayle Crew CoreNet Global’s the LEADER magazine, November 2021 From time to time, my mother asks me, “What do you do for work?” I've been practicing both architecture and design for a long time, and it's still curious to me how she continuously asks me this question. I think this has...

Planning, communicating and executing the new hybrid workplace Written by Bob Papuga Narrated by Colleen Lex CoreNet Global’s the LEADER magazine, November 2021 The future of the office is here. The way people work changed forever in 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic hit the U.S., forcing many to abruptly shift to remote work. Now, companies are investing in back-to-office strategies that have more...

The team-centric office of the post-pandemic world Written by Stefano Anfossi and Fabrizio Pierandrei Narrated by Gayle Crew CoreNet Global’s the LEADER magazine, November 2021 It's been more than a year since COVID-19 led to the sudden adoption of remote working, and, while the pandemic is still ongoing, from the experience gained and the research being conducted, it is possible to draw conclusio...

Written by John H. Martin Technology now informs every facet of modern life – from the mini-computers we carry in our pockets to smart home appliances. It is no surprise, then, that architectural design has embraced robust technologies that enhance every aspect of the design process. Digital visualization helps architects analyze land assets, 3D fabrication allows stakeholders to better conceptual...

Written by Rachel Duck The right to appeal property-tax assessments might be more important than ever in the wake of COVID-19. Despite the pandemic's disastrous and continuing effects on the value of many classes of real estate, some property owners saw tax assessments increase dramatically in 2021 and fear 2022 will bring additional increases.

Written by Jennifer Stukenberg and Tina Branstad The debate is not new. However, the past year changed the narrative around where people can be most productive: at home or in the office. The remote work environment that the pandemic forced on organizations and their staff showed that people can be productive in this work arrangement and, in some cases, even more productive than when in the office....

Written by Umesh Uttamchandani Modern offices are the new face of the commercial tenancy sector, according to our insights. From what we see, modern offices are not only revolutionizing office-lease arrangements, but they are also shifting our work-culture perspective. We left behind the traditional norms of working a job and leasing an office space long ago. Following are the reasons why you must...

Written By, Chely Wright Narrated By, Gayle Crew CoreNet Global’s the SOURCE magazine, January 2022 Diversity is just the first leg of the diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) trifecta. After all, many business leaders valued diversity well before the pandemic. But COVID-19 cast an all-new and extremely bright light on the urgency of going beyond diversity to address equity and inclusion in the...

Written by Heather Turner Loth Narrated by Gayle Crew The COVID-19 pandemic certainly created an environment ripe for adapting, perhaps like none we’ve seen before. As the new normal begins to take form, companies get to choose what of their current or previous workplace environment they would like to carry forward and what aspects they would like to change or even eliminate all together. These as...

Written by Angel Naval Narrated by Gayle Crew New lease-accounting changes are in store for U.S. private companies and non-profits, effective January 1. Without the right preparation, the transition could put thousands of companies out of compliance.

Written by Valentine Gatard Narrated by Gayle Crew In light of the recent crisis we have all experienced, remote working and employee experience have become hot topics for companies and workers. The past year had its share of unforeseen events and changes in the way we produce, sell, manage, or communicate.

Author: Davis Wells Still figuring out what you’re going to do with your team? Or rather, where you’re going to put them? Yeah, join the club. Hybrid work is the hottest topic in corporate real estate (CRE) right now, and if you’ve been on LinkedIn recently, you know exactly what I mean. There are tons of passionate arguments weighing both the pros and cons of the hybrid work model – but very few...

Authors: Ron Singler, Ray Ehscheid and Scott McCage Narrated by: Cinnamon Draper The rapid and continuing evolution of technology and the acceleration of the use of online and digital banking tools have powerfully affected the delivery of financial services in the U.S., which makes any attempt to forecast the physical design of the bank branch of the future a largely speculative exercise. However,...

Author: Jason Lund Narrated by: Cinnamon Draper The rapid and continuing evolution of technology and the acceleration of the use of online and smart buildings are increasingly becoming the norm across many property types. Tenants and building owners are drawn to the ease and convenience of scheduling and programming such items as elevator arrivals, conference rooms, HVAC systems, and more, all thr...

Author: Prashant Goyal India’s data-center (DC) market is all set and ready for a phase of growth on the back of data localization policies and an accelerated, post-pandemic pivot towards digital technology. Demand for outsourced data-center solutions has increased in India, and the occupiers would require flexible, operationally scalable, and financially optimal DC solutions. It is expected that...

As we attempt to emerge from the pandemic and organizations plan their returns to the workplace, interest in monitoring and reporting occupancy has really increased. At first sight, this might appear to be relatively straightforward. But there are many levels of nuance to what occupancy actually means in a corporate office, and they're uniquely tied to what each organization is really trying to me...

The following is an excerpt from, “The Workplace You Need Now: Shaping Spaces for the Future of Work” (Wiley, 2021). For some time, the workplace has been morphing into an ecosystem of workspaces – the home office, a coffee shop, an airport lounge, a client site, virtual reality collaboration platforms – rather than a single fixed office. Organizations have now evolved to fully embrace the ecosyst...

The Source recently spoke with Darren Lombardi, senior portfolio manager, Silicon Valley Campus, Microsoft, and Katie Ross, senior sustainability program manager, Microsoft, about how the company put water conservation front and center during the development of its Silicon Valley campus. Through an integrated system of harvesting rainwater, installing an onsite wastewater plant and other sustainab...

Trend: Neuro-architecture – 10 tips for creating a workspace that boosts mental well-being. Color 1. Set the intention with color. Studies have shown that color has the potential to affect your mood, emotions, concentration, and even physical health with methods like color therapy. Bolder colors like bright yellow boost positive thoughts and spark creativity, while reds stimulate and energize. For...