After the COVID-19 pandemic sent everyone home from the office and into the remote workplace, “there was a lot of talk about ‘when do we go back to work?’” said Keith Ferrazzi, bestselling author and founder and chairman of Ferrazzi Greenlight, a global consulting and coaching firm, at CRE.Converge 2022. “Let’s stop talking about when […]
People who usually worked in offices adjusted quickly to hectic home environments and makeshift workspaces during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, surveys show that they’re satisfied to leave commutes and cubicles behind for good – or at least for most of a traditional work week. And that’s left a lot of once-bustling office space empty as […]
While some economic indicators, including employment numbers, consumer confidence and inflation appear to be trending positively, the commercial real estate market is still contending with the challenges of the past two years. The once-booming office sector in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs was hit particularly hard; many companies have been slow to transition employees back […]
A decade ago, it was hard to imagine the concept of a smart building or how it would transform the commercial real estate landscape. Today, smart building technology has gained popularity in a variety of commercial spaces. Some advantages of smart building development include: Reduced costs related to maintenance and energy consumption. Reduced amount of […]
Since the start of the pandemic, sleepy small towns and suburbs have taken on new luster as people have migrated en masse from the urban core, drawn by the lower cost of living and with the flexibility afforded by increased remote work options. Will this be the new normal, or will people move back to […]
Two and a half years after the pandemic began, the short-term future for the office sector remains uncertain, with record vacancy rates adding to the industry’s woes, according to a recent office report from CommericalEdge. And as hybrid and work-from-home business models continue to take hold — and rising inflation rates further deter workers from […]
Over the past two years, workplace safety became the virtual water cooler topic of choice, as the idea of employee well-being took on an all-new meaning. This World Day for Safety and Health at Work, let’s talk about how we can use that momentum to help shape a healthier real estate and construction industry today […]
Every company is looking for an edge to attract the best talent, and for many, office space is a key part of that strategy. In a recent NAIOP webinar moderated by Taylor van Dam, COE leader, workplace innovation, Cushman & Wakefield, experts from three different design firms share their vision for the office of tomorrow; […]
