Real Estate
August 31, 2020
Office Building Owners, Users Confront a New Age of Safety Protocols
Those of us who were present in that seemingly blissful time before the 9/11 attacks remember the experience of walking into an office building as a visitor, heading straight for the elevator and probably not speaking to another soul until you got to your destination — if then. All of that changed with the...
August 19, 2020
How Work From Home Has Changed The Future Of Commercial Real Estate
Sanjay Rishi, America’s CEO, Corporate Solutions, at JLL, told Karen Webster in an interview that in the United States, the commercial real estate market may be poised to embrace a range of hybrid models as we emerge from the lingering and long shadow of the pandemic. Those models will evolve in a fluid manner over...
August 14, 2020
How Technology is Transforming the Construction Industry
There’s little doubt that technology has changed the construction industry for the better. Aside from more efficient operations, tech innovation in construction has paved the way for growth and gaining a competitive edge. Schools like Capitol Technology University has taught would-be workers in the field how to maximize the use of technology to advance their careers...
August 11, 2020
10 Ways Property Managers Can Make Social Distancing At Work Safer
While we don’t know what the post-pandemic future holds (or even when it will arrive), we know that social distancing at work is here to stay as long as the coronavirus and COVID-19 are with us. Some property management offices can let their staff work remotely, which is often the safest option and may...
July 28, 2020
Construction Must Take Lead and Grasp Opportunity for Change Post-Covid
CONSTRUCTION MUST TAKE LEAD AND GRASP OPPORTUNITY FOR CHANGE POST-COVID Changing trends in working locations and travel needs, net zero projects, the green recovery and the need for effective strategic planning were just some of the issues highlighted at the latest Infrastructure Intelligence Covid Recovery webinar on Friday 17 July 2020. Hosted by Infrastructure Intelligence editor...
July 1, 2020
What Are Experts Saying About the Rest of 2020?
WHAT ARE EXPERTS SAYING ABOUT THE REST OF 2020? One of the biggest questions on everyone’s minds these days is: What’s going to happen to the housing market in the second half of the year? Based on recent data on the economy, unemployment, real estate, and more, many economists are revising their forecasts for the remainder...
June 3, 2020
Earthquake Market Grows Unstable as Insurers Stress Profitability
EARTHQUAKE MARKET GROWS UNSTABLE AS INSURERS STRESS PROFITABILITY The earthquake market has moved onto unstable ground as insurers and alternative capital investors demand higher returns on their capital. Rate increases have ramped up over the last year, and buyers should expect higher prices this year for the same coverage. Higher deductibles can be...
May 21, 2020
Dealing With COVID-19 Stress and Anxiety
DEALING WITH COVID-19 STRESS AND ANXIETY If you’re feeling stressed and anxious during these uncertain times, you’re not alone. According to a recent Gallup poll, nearly 60% of Americans reported daily stress and worry due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. While experiencing stress or anxiety over the health and economic fears brought...